“Everything in dance is poetry. Every movement describes a story, a feeling. The dancer takes the audience into a world of fairy tales.” ~Farima Berenji
Join us for an evening celebrating Norouz, the coming of Spring! Norouz is the traditional spring and new year celebration of the Persian and Central Asian people. Norouz means “New Day” and it falls on the March equinox, the first day of spring. Families on Norouz gather together and wait for the exact time it […]
The Roya Foundation Nowruz Bazaar includes a taste of Nowruz food, culture, pastries, cookies and includes sales of Haft-seen items. Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing Humanitarian, Educational Assistance, Health Care, and Medical Aid Globally The Roya Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian, educational assistance, and medical […]
Join the Persian New Year (Nowruz) celebration and reception at the Benicia Public Library with sweets, music, poetry, dance performances, and more! Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective will be performing. All ages welcome!
Gilead Sciences welcomes the Simorgh Dance Collective for a Nowruz presentation and performance in this company event.
Join us for a mystical night full of Sufi whirling and poetry! Everyone will get a chance to join an optional Sufi workshop facilitated by Farima Berenji. Persian food will be served as well. Space limited. RSVP required
Eastern Arts presents a celebration of music and dance featuring special guests from San Jose, Farima Berenji and Simorgh Dance Collective. Also performing: Character Dance Ensemble, Eastern Arts, SLC Ballet, and the World Dance Company. Come enjoy music and dance from Iran, Armenia, Turkey, Ukraine and much more. DOWNLOAD, print, or share a flier. Farima […]
Workshops and Sema gathering with Farima in Kurdistan, Iran. More details coming...
Join us in prayer for healing and peace with live music and dance, poetry, whirling rituals, and more in this community gathering. We welcome guest artists and musicians to join us in our quest for peace and harmony by means of dance and music. Suggested sliding scale donation: $5-25. Postponed <!-- Register --> Register to […]
You're invited to celebrate Azerbaijan Independence Day with a flag raising ceremony and concert program at the San Jose City Hall, San Jose! Join us for an afternoon of festivities honoring Azerbaijan's independence. Free admission Free parking The celebrations are kicked off with a flag raising ceremony, followed by a concert program featuring Azerbaijani music […]
Farima and the Simorgh Dance Collective are excited to again share the stage with the award-winning actor and director Sadeh Hatefi! Wandering with the Wind tells of a journey to all corners of Iran, inviting you to immerse yourself in moments enriched with poetry, song, music, and dance. It showcases a very small corner of […]