“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
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 […]
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Companions 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 wisdom of our ancestors. Observing nature, the stars, and the rhythms of life, they crafted movements expressing love, strength, and spiritual transcendence. These rituals continue […]