“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
Three 90 minute workshops in Persian classical, sacred, and folkloric dance lead by Farima Berenji. Class space is limited to 20 participants. Poetry in Motion: Persian Classical Dance Sunday Jan. […]
An evening of traditional and sacred dance and music of Persia and the Silk Road featuring dance performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective (Farima Dance Company), Farima Berenji, and music […]
Crossing boundaries, Building bridges, Keeping hope alive Reimagine the Dream! is a festival of music, dance, art, spoken word, food, and traditions from around the world. We invite groups and […]
Farima Berenji returns to Comox Valley February 3-5, 2017 for dance performances, a sema gathering (Sufi whirling), zikr healing circle and two full days of dance workshops. On Saturday, Farima […]
Dance of the Soul Weekend Intensive Sacred Dance and Healing Workshops Sacred and Mystical Dances of the Silk Road Saturday, Feb. 11, 12-3PM Sacred Circle — A Shamanic Journey Saturday, […]
The Farima Dance Company (Simorgh Dance Collective, San Jose) performs Persian and Silk Road dance on the Global Beats Stage. After our performance we invite everyone to learn and participate […]
Lecture on Persian Dance from the Qajar Dynasty to the Modern Age by Farima Berenji. Potluck, bring a dish to share. In the early 19th century, new styles of dance […]
Celebrate the traditional Persian New Year, called "Nowrouz", with traditional Nowrouz appetizers and delights, dance performances, poetry, open dancing, silent auction, and wine bar. Learn some traditional folk dances from […]
“Open to all and great for fusion artists, all dancers, and the culturally curious”. Contemporary Persian Dance Technique and Style Workshop Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, 3-5 PM. $60. Register... Simorgh […]
Celebrate Norouz, Persian New Year, in this cultural dance and music studio gathering with dance performances by Farima Berenji and Bay Area guest artists, live music, and potluck. Includes silent […]