Swinging & Thriving
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.
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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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Contra Costa Regional Medical Center 500 Alhambra Ave, Martinez, CA, United States
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A Gathering for Peace
OnlineJoin 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
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A Global Unity in Dance
Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad, California, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Classical Persian Dance Workshop
LaVie Dance Studio 1255 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesPersian 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 […]
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Contemporary Persian Dance Workshop
LaVie Dance Studio 1255 W. Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA, United StatesContemporary 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 […]
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Dance of the Soul Workshop
Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United StatesA 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 […]
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Sema: A Gathering of Lovers
Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United StatesSaturday 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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On the Path of the Ancient Ones
Astralab 678 La Fayette Park Place, Los Angeles, United StatesA 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 […]
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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 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 […]
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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 well as how Iranian culture has impacted global music and dance traditions. There will be a short performance and audience participation dance as part of […]
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