“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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  • Fresno Nowruz Celebration

    Fresno, CA Fresno, United States

    Nowruz celebration with dances performed by Dr. Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective.

  • Fremont Library AANHPI Festival

    Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd , Fremont, CA, United States

    Everyone is welcome to join the Fremont Library in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander(AANHPI) Heritage Month at the Fremont library! The Simorgh Dance Collective performs folk dances of the Silk Road and invites the audience to participate. This celebration will consist of two events: a performances event and a hands-on crafts event. […]

    Free

  • A Tribute to Dr. Lloyd Miller

    Fountain Record Store 202 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

    A Tribute to Dr. Lloyd Miller"Jam for the Man" Music, stories, and dance celebrating Dr. Lloyd Miller's life and legacy. RSVP appreciated but not necessary Dr. Lloyd MillerDr. Lloyd Miller (1938 - 2024) received his PhD in Persian Language and Literature from the University of Utah after spending seven years living in Iran where he […]

  • Swinging & Thriving

    Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, United States

    A celebration among cancer survivors and their loved ones with food, music, dance, and activities. Appearances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. Please come celebrate with us. Donations appreciated.

    Free

  • A Gathering for Peace

    Online

    Join us for a free online prayer session, sema, and zikr gathering to support peace and solidarity for the people of Iran. Please bring stories and poetry to share for peace. Together we wish the people of Iran find healing and peace in the face of alarming unrest and challenges in their country. Register

    Free

  • A Global Unity in Dance

    Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, California, United States

    Join us for an unforgettable evening of movement and connection at Global Unity in Dance on June 21 from 6–8 PM at the Schulman Auditorium in the City of Carlsbad. From the elegance of classical Persian dance to the passionate rhythms of Flamenco and Tango, and the rich traditions of the Silk Road, Mediterranean, South […]

    $35 – $40

  • Classical Persian Dance Workshop

    LaVie Dance Studio 1255 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Persian Classical Dance Workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. Experience one of the world’s most enchanting dances. Persian dance is inspired by medieval Persian poetry, miniature artwork, sacred elements, animals, and geometry. Persian dance comes from an ancient culture of 8000 years and its movements often reflect the […]

    $45 – $50

  • Contemporary Persian Dance Workshop

    LaVie Dance Studio 1255 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    Contemporary Persian dance workshop with world renowned dance choreographer, ethnologist, and Sufi master Dr. Farima Berenji. In the early 19th century, new styles of dance began to develop in Persia. Artists traveled to Europe, creating a bloom of modernism in the arts, particularly in the royal courts. Illustrations of this period include splendid paintings and […]

    $45 – $50

  • Dance of the Soul Workshop

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    A two-day journey of sacred dance, Sufi whirling, and ancient rituals to awaken the heart and remember the wisdom of the ancients. Facilitated by Dr. Farima Berenji. Step into a sacred journey of remembrance through dance, ritual, and divine movement as we awaken the ancient wisdom of Persia and the mystic heart of Sufism. Across […]

    $55 – $100

  • Sema: A Gathering of Lovers

    Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United States

    Saturday Evening Sama Gathering – A Gathering of Lovers An Evening of Sema (Whirling), Prayer, Zikr, and Sacred Sound Join us for a heart-opening Sacred Circle and Sama (or Sema) Gathering led by Sufi Master Dr. Farima Berenji. This gathering follows the ancient traditions of Iranian Sufism, drawing from the Khorasani, Qaderi, Ali Qalandar, and […]

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