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SUMMARY:Persian Classical\, Sacred\, and Folkloric Dance Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Three 90 minute workshops in Persian classical\, sacred\, and folkloric dance lead by Farima Berenji.  Class space is limited to 20 participants. \nPoetry in Motion: Persian Classical Dance\nSunday Jan. 8th 1:00-2:30 PM \nExperience 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 swirling of a birds\, beautiful gesture and feelings\, footwork patterns\, and dazzling spins. Many great Persian poets extolled dance in their poems and used it as a symbol of the power of life and represented dance as a spiritual instrument to become one with the Divine. \nPersian classical dance is delicate\, intricate\, subtle\, and full of meaning. Delicate hand movements\, gentle upper body undulations\, and facial expressions are the essential elements of this dance. The dance emphasizes feeling\, rather than movement. The dancer tells a story\, by displaying a variety of expressions. \nWe will focus on various expression and feelings used in Persian Classical and Miniature Art dances and work on various motion and techniques. Samples of Persian Miniature artwork will be shown in class for inspiration and re-creation of the art works into dance. Please feel free to bring an artwork or a picture that inspires you. \nPoetry in Motion workshop will includes a brief look into: \n\nPersian Classical Dance – Technique and History\nPersian Miniature Art Dance – Dances inspired directly from sensuous Persian miniature \nPersian Hands – Symbolic meanings of Persian hand movements and history from the pre-Elimit Dynasty until the Safavad Dynasty\nPoetry in Motion – Persian Dance through Persian Poetry. The Art of Expression – Learn the beautiful art of storytelling through facial and body expressions\, how to portray emotion in movement\, and the connections between expression and movement\nBrief look at influential sacred elements within classical Persian dance – Sacred Animals\, Geometry\, Flowers\, and Elements\n\nDance of the Soul Workshop – Turns\, Circles\, and Spirals\nSunday Jan. 8th 2:45-4:15 PM \nThis workshop will include Turns\, Spirals\, Whirling\, & Candle Dance. Included will be a short Sufi training and dance workshop helping people of all experience levels to whirl for a sustained period. Please do no eat a large meal 2 hours prior to workshop. \nSema is a powerful meditation ritual with music\, poetry\, and movement that originated over 700 years ago with the Sufis. Whirling is the customary dance of Sema whereby one attempts to abandon ego\, pain\, and personal desires and reach the source of all perfection. Whirling connects us with our center\, our heart. There are no spectators when we enter this sacred gathering together. “Sema” means “listening”. Participate with us in this practice of deep listening\, become filled with the energy of blessing\, and create a channel of healing for all. \nAn in depth dance journey covering various spotted and non-spotted turns\, spirals and circles based on Sufi whirling traditions\, sacred geometry\, and sacred elements\, as well as featuring beautiful and dazzling spins from Iran and Central Asia. \nWe will create a sacred\, supportive space where we can all release whatever energy no longer serves us\, relax and open our heart\, body\, and mind. We will discover the power and mystery of ancient dances and rituals – a gateway for self-growth and spiritual transformation– through movement\, music\, love\, and stillness. \nFarima’s signature project Dance of the Soul combines Persian and Near Eastern sacred and mystical dances\, history\, poetry\, and the Sufi and healing rituals of the Persian\, Turkic\, and Altai Mountains. Having over 20 years of research in the field of performing arts and Persian Dance\, internationally acclaimed and award winning performing artist and dance ethnologist\, has researched and documented various Persian and Central Asian nomadic cultures\, rituals and sacred elements. In collaboration with scholars and Sufi masters of Iran and Turkey\, Farima presents new archeological discoveries and research upon Sufism and its connection to the ancient Sun Goddess and Zoroastrianism\, the human body\, and its symbolic meaning in the Universe along the pathway to the soul. Discover the power of dance as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual transformation through movement\, music\, love\, and stillness. \nNomadic Caravan: Iranian Folk Dances\nSunday Jan. 8th 6:00-7:30 PM \nIranian folk dances reflect the ancient mythical stories\, celebration of solstices\, a tribute to the ancient sacred animals\, Gods\, and mother earth. It reflects lifestyle of people who lead a simple and spiritual nomadic life. They are rhythmic and elegant movements that reflect a nomadic way of living\, beliefs\, work\, struggles\, and battles. We will learn the great mythical history\, costuming\, and diversity of expressive movement vocabulary and dance styles of these nomadic cultures\, which originate from 10000-year-old tradition. \nWe will take a dance journey to Iran and explores the beautiful dances\, culture\, and music of this country. In this workshop\, Farima will teach various/ brief fun folk dances and background history of various nomadic cultures of Iran. \n\nBasket and gypsy style skirt for Basket Dance\nLight hip scarf for Persian Gulf (Khalij Dance)\nSmall hand scarves for Qashqai dance\n\nFarima might have some extra props but not enough for all \nCost is $30.00/Workshop or $75.00 for all 3 with the Full Day Pass \nFollow the link to register and reserve your spot today. Space is limited to 20 participants/class.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/nomad-caravan-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Bela Diva Dance\, 4309 E Mississippi Ave\, Denver\, CO\, 80246\, United States
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SUMMARY:Journey of the Silk Road
DESCRIPTION: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 by Caravan El Noor and Gabriel Gold. \nTravel through the fabled lands of the Silk Road\, where music and dance celebrate the bounty of nature in mystic rituals and vibrant cultures. Features sacred\, classical and folkloric dance and music of Afghanistan\, Azerbaijan\, Uzbekistan\, Tajikistan\, Persia and Turkey \nTickets $15 at the door or available online.  Visit our Facebook event for announcements and additional details. \nFarima Berenji\n“I cannot put the concert from tonight in words. Emotional\, full of energy\, oneness and beauty. Especially the last two songs and Farima’s powerful and emotional Sufi whirling left me so affected. I am still shaking from the energy. Will never forget this concert. Thank you again and I hope there will be many more.” \n—Meral Ozturk – Manchester\, England\, on Seven Cities of Love\n\nFarima Berenji is an Iranian-born scholar and an award winning\, internationally acclaimed performing artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, lecturer\, dance ethnologist\, and archaeologist specializing in classical\, folkloric\, and sacred dances of Persia and the Silk Road. Her training spans a lifetime of intensive collaboration and research with master artists\, scholars\, and spiritual teachers worldwide. She is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective\, a worldwide collaborative devoted to teach dance technique\, interpret\, illustrate\, present\, and perform dances of the Silk Road. Farima performs\, offers workshops\, and lectures worldwide upon request and has appeared in the US\, UK\, Austria\, Czech Republic\, Turkey\, Mauritius\, and Iran. Read more.. \nGabriel Gold\n“A mystical\, angelic voice and music that moves one to journey through both the deep joy and sorrows of the Soul.”—Grace Cathedral\, San Francisco\, CA \nGabriel Gold is a San Francisco\, CA\, USA based multi-instrumentalist (a pioneer of the Handpan\, a steel melodic percussion instrument)\, composer and acoustic researcher\, specializing in the study of sacred resonant spaces. His current work is founded on inspiring deeper connections to “sacred spaces” around the world\, both natural and man-made and to help bring awareness to the need to protect and honor them. A selection of Gabriel’s past works include: his latest album “Halo”\, recorded in acoustically resonant sacred spaces throughout the world; his “Healing Voice” workshops and singing circles\, through which he has personally supported thousands of people on the journey of developing a spiritual and fulfilling relationship to their singing voices; the musical score for four feature length ballets with Labayen Dance Co. and Mudita Arts Ballet\, and others. Read more.. \nSimorgh Dance Collective\nThe Simorgh Dance Collective is a world community of artists devoted to cross-cultural dialogue and artistic collaboration through traditional\, classical\, and sacred dance styles of the Silk Road.  The Collective currently has member companies and artist affiliations in Alaska\, British Columbia\, Turkey\, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more.. \nCaravan El Noor\nCaravan El Noor (Caravan of Light) creates and performs devotional chants and dances from various spiritual backgrounds. Inspired by the Universal Sufi tradition\, in which all paths to the Divine are honored\, Caravan El Noor invites audience participation in a call-and-response format that transforms the hearts and mind through sacred mantric phrases and sound. The band includes Jihan “Gigi” Amer as lead vocalist and harmonium player\, Robert Hansen as vocalist\, guitarist\, oud and dotar player\, and Andrew Foehner on tabla\, djembe\, frame drums\, and percussion. Read more..
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/journey-of-the-silk-road/
LOCATION:Center for Performing Arts & Education\, 8151 Village Parkway\, Dublin\, CA\, 94568\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reimagine the Dream
DESCRIPTION:Crossing boundaries\, Building bridges\, Keeping hope alive \nReimagine the Dream! is a festival of music\, dance\, art\, spoken word\, food\, and traditions from around the world. We invite groups and individuals from all faiths and cultures to help us cross boundaries\, build bridges\, and keep hope alive. Join people of many faiths and cultures as we gather to celebrate and renew the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  \nIncludes a performance by the Farima Dance Company at 1:00pm.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/reimagine-the-dream/
LOCATION:Good Samaritan United Methodist Church\, 19624 Homestead Road (near Wolfe)\, Cupertino\, CA\, 95014\, United States
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