Companions of the Sun Author Talk
OnlineCompanions of the Sun A Lecture by Scholar Dr. Farima Berenji Rooted in one of the world’s oldest civilizations, the traditions of Iranian/Persian sacred dance and music embody the profound […]
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“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
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Iranian Dance and Ritual (Lecture & Performance)
Sunnyvale Library 665 W Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, United StatesLearn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as […]
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Sounds of Silk: Discover Music and Dance from the Silk Road
Salt Lake City Public Library 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT, United StatesDr. Farima Berenji and Qais Essar will perform and discuss dance and music from the cultures along the ancient Silk Road. This event draws connections with the musical instruments and […]
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World Arts West Dance Festival 2025 Non-Western Dance & Healing Panel Discussion
The Beat 2560 Ninth Street, Suite 119, Berkeley, CA, United StatesDr. Farima Berenji, Dr. Anne Huang, and Samuel Cortez form a discussion panel on "Non-Western Dance & Healing." The 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival will focus on the theme […]
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World Arts West Dance Festival 2025 Sufi Whirling Workshop
The Beat 2560 Ninth Street, Suite 119, Berkeley, CA, United StatesDr. Farima Berenji presents a one hour Sufi whirling workshop at the 2025 World Arts West Dance Festival. Learn the basic technique of Sufi whirling (Iranian and Turkish style), history, […]
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Book Talk and Performance on Iranian Dance and Rituals
North Beach Branch Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, United StatesLearn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as […]
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Pushing Boundaries
Palo Alto Arts Center 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA, United StatesJoin us for a special free celebration of the Fall 2025 Art Center exhibition "Pushing Boundaries: Ceramics and Identity." Enjoy a cash bar, hands-on art activities, and a chance to […]
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SpARC 2025 Festival
Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock, San Jose, CA, United StatesThe Simorgh Dance Collective is a featured dance group of SpARC 2025. Mark your calendars for SpARC 2025 at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San José! This exciting festival will […]
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Roya Foundation Mehregan Festival 2025
San Ramon Central Park 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, United StatesThe Roya Foundation Mehregan Festival features live music, performances, entertainment and food, arts, and craft vendors and more! Come to watch performances by the Simorgh Dance Collective. Roya Foundation Providing […]
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Sema Gathering
Golden Drum 97 Green St, Brooklyn, United StatesJoin us in prayer for healing and peace, music, poetry, Iranian and ancient Mithraic whirling rituals, Yarsani Zikr and reading of Kalams (Zoroastrians, Iranic and Yarsani book of prayers and […]