BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Farima Dance - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Farima Dance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://farimadance.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Farima Dance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Istanbul BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:+03 DTSTART:20160906T210000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20160327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20161030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170409T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170303T223521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170326T063553Z UID:15497-1491739200-1491746400@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sufi Flamenco Workshop DESCRIPTION:Explore Sufi Flamenco fusion as a stunning journey from Southern Spain to Persia and Turkey. Learn the history and the beautiful movements of Flamenco\, combined with Sufi Whirling traditions of Iran and Turkey in this workshop lead by Master Whirler and Dance Ethnologist Farima Berenji. \nThere is a historic\, lively cross-cultural exchange between the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean sea since the 11th century. In both Spanish and Persian traditions\, rhythms and dance are a source of releasing energy and becoming one with the divine. In fact\, the word\, the exclamation Ole! is derived from the name of Allah in order to call upon the divine. \nFarima will teach her unique technique of Sufi whirling and will guide and teach the movement of the Iranian/Turkish Whirling and Flamenco dance with the rhythms of the Ilahi’s and Iranian Makhams. \nThe workshop will: \n\nPresent a brief history of the cultural influence of Sufism and Flamenco tradition.\nPave into Farima’s unique breath work in technique and relaxation\, with a focus on the Spanish and Arabic words used in breath and dance movement.\nTeach various hand movements\, body movements\, and expressions of sacred movements of Flamenco used in Sufi whirling traditions throughout Iran and Turkey.\nPut movements into use and students will be drilled on technique and patterns during flamenco whirling\, while listening to both Iranian and Turkish style Sufi music to learn rhythms and makams.\nExplore and apply the movements into open floor whirling.\n\n“Dance as if you are Praying” ~Farima \nFor additional details and notes visit the Facebook event page. \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award winning Dance Ethnologist and internationally acclaimed dance artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, and an archaeologist specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia\, Ionia\, and the Silk Road. Recognized as one of a few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical Iranian dance ethnology by UNESCO\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. As a Magi (Iranian Shaman)\, Sufi and Semazen\, Farima teaches her own original findings\, methods\, techniques\, and exercises to uncover the connection between the soul and dance movement and what make an ARTIST instead of just a dancer. \nFarima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective (founded in 2007). She is the first Iranian dance artist to found a worldwide collaborative devoted to preservation\, performance\, and promotion of ancient\, classical\, and folkloric dance of Persia and the Silk Road. Farima is the founder of the Lioness project\, Poetry in Motion project\, and the Awakening project. She has appeared in scholarly documentaries hosted by National Geographic and the U.N.\, and has been highlighted in various international media Farima is the recipient of the prestigious UN award and has been recognized by Congressman Mike Honda\, by the Iranian Women’s Rights Committee “30 Voices\,” Music and Cultural Organization of Turkey\, and is the first Iranian woman to be awarded the National Folk Dance Award and the Cultural Dance Award. Farima and her Simorgh Dance Collective was the first Persian dance company\, directed by an Iranian to perform during a reception for US President Obama. More details… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sufi-flamenco-workshop/ LOCATION:Ustaların Sahnesi\, Acıbadem Mahallesi\, Fatih Sokak\, No: 6\, Kat: -1\, Bölüm: -22\, KADIKÖY / İstanbul\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17240548_1712953848715571_6987774247283148253_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170415T023000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170303T224652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T010831Z UID:15500-1492223400-1492272000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sema Gathering and Workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basic technique of Sufi whirling with emphasis on Khorasan and Uyghur Sema\, its history\, and theory. Farima’s teachings are based on Indo-Iranian ancient rituals\, science of whirling\, and the sacred geometry of whirling. We will learn essential techniques of whirling preparation\, maintaining balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, self-focus during turning\, breath work\, and more. \nRegistration: 65TL if booked prior April 11\, 75TL thereafter. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sema-gathering-and-workshop/ LOCATION:YogaInn\, Birlik Mahallesi\, 435. Cd (5. Cd.) No:65\, Ankara\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17626117_10154153486007126_4253223198262096170_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170415T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170402T011232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170402T011328Z UID:16605-1492277400-1492284600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sacred Dance Performance DESCRIPTION:Sacred dance performance by Farima Berenji accompanied by ney master\, Oğuz Kaan Birhekimoğlu. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sacred-dance-performance/ LOCATION:French Culture Institute\, Konrad Adenauer Caddesi N°30\, Yıldız Sancak Mahallesi\, Ankara\, 06550\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/17553952_1737629459581343_7498331859734204405_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170419T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170419T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170410T160519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T193924Z UID:16880-1492628400-1492635600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sufi Flamenco Workshop\, Level 2 DESCRIPTION:Additional and advanced technique and choreography workshop in Sufi Flamenco fusion presented by Farima Berenji. \nExplore Sufi Flamenco fusion as a stunning journey from Southern Spain to Persia and Turkey. Learn the history and the beautiful movements of Flamenco\, combined with Sufi Whirling traditions of Iran and Turkey in this workshop lead by Master Whirler and Dance Ethnologist Farima Berenji. \nThere is a historic\, lively cross-cultural exchange between the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean sea since the 11th century. In both Spanish and Persian traditions\, rhythms and dance are a source of releasing energy and becoming one with the divine. In fact\, the word\, the exclamation Ole! is derived from the name of Allah in order to call upon the divine. \nFarima will teach her unique technique of Sufi whirling and will guide and teach the movement of the Iranian/Turkish Whirling and Flamenco dance with the rhythms of the Ilahi’s and Iranian Makhams. \nThe workshop will: \n\nPresent a brief history of the cultural influence of Sufism and Flamenco tradition.\nPave into Farima’s unique breath work in technique and relaxation\, with a focus on the Spanish and Arabic words used in breath and dance movement.\nTeach various hand movements\, body movements\, and expressions of sacred movements of Flamenco used in Sufi whirling traditions throughout Iran and Turkey.\nPut movements into use and students will be drilled on technique and patterns during flamenco whirling\, while listening to both Iranian and Turkish style Sufi music to learn rhythms and makams.\nExplore and apply the movements into open floor whirling.\n\n“Dance as if you are Praying” ~Farima \nFarima Berenji\nFarima Berenji is an award winning dance ethnologist\, internationally acclaimed dance artist\, choreographer\, instructor\, and an archaeologist specializing in ancient\, sacred\, classical\, and folkloric dances of Persia\, Ionia\, and the Silk Road. Recognized as one of a few world scholarly experts of ancient and mystical Iranian dance by UNESCO\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and healing through dance and movement. As a Magi (Iranian Shaman)\, Sufi\, and Semazen\, Farima teaches original findings\, methods\, techniques\, and exercises to embody the connection between soul and dance movement of an artist not just a dancer. \nFarima is the founder and artistic director of the Simorgh Dance Collective (founded in 2007). She is the first Iranian dance artist to found a worldwide collaborative devoted to preservation\, performance\, and promotion of ancient\, classical\, and folkloric dance of Persia and the Silk Road. Farima is the founder of the Lioness project\, Poetry in Motion project\, and the Awakening project. She has appeared in scholarly documentaries hosted by National Geographic and the U.N.\, and has been highlighted in various international media Farima is the recipient of the prestigious UN award and has been recognized by Congressman Mike Honda\, by the Iranian Women’s Rights Committee “30 Voices\,” Music and Cultural Organization of Turkey\, and is the first Iranian woman to be awarded the National Folk Dance Award and the Cultural Dance Award. Farima and her Simorgh Dance Collective was the first Persian dance company\, directed by an Iranian to perform during a reception for US President Obama. More details… URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sufi-flamenco-workshop2/ LOCATION:Ustaların Sahnesi\, Acıbadem Mahallesi\, Fatih Sokak\, No: 6\, Kat: -1\, Bölüm: -22\, KADIKÖY / İstanbul\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/flamenco_2ndLevel-flier-tr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170425T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Istanbul:20170425T210000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170423T011434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170423T160329Z UID:16907-1493146800-1493154000@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Baba Karam Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:Two hour Baba Karam dance workshop taught by Farima Berenji. Includes an introduction into the history of the late Qajar Dynasty. \nJaheli or Baba Karam is a playful imitation of the machismo style of dance done by the working class men of Tehran. The dance illustrates typical movements inspired by tough street gang members of the Qajar era known as “Jahel”. Jâheli is part of an Iranian sub-culture that has its origins in the 9th and 10th century\, a period when Turkic and Mongol marauders were present in eastern Iran. Local\, informal constabularies were formed to protect each town or village and the men of these groups\, called jâhel (meaning “ignorant” in Farsi)\, along with women\, developed a subculture and dance with a mixture of street smarts and spirituality. Today the dance is also performed by women\, and also sometimes Baba Karam refers to as a term for contemporary Persian Hip-Hop dancing. \nBoth men and women are welcome! Bring a fedora and shawl as props. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/baba-karam-istanbul/ LOCATION:Ustaların Sahnesi\, Acıbadem Mahallesi\, Fatih Sokak\, No: 6\, Kat: -1\, Bölüm: -22\, KADIKÖY / İstanbul\, Turkey CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/18010816_1773772849300337_7256203873889899480_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170428 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170328T155403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170424T194118Z UID:16584-1493164800-1493337599@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Solitude -- Sacred Dance Performance DESCRIPTION:Farima performs as a guest artist in dance drama Solitude\, a production directed by Ali Aminipour. \nDoors open at 6:30pm\, April 26 and 27. Contact organizer for more details. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/solitude-sacred-dance/ LOCATION:Peter Barkworth Theatre\, Stockport College\, Wellington Road South\, Stockport\, SK1 3UQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Performance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170427T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170427T213000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20160418T153145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170426T232304Z UID:5918-1493325000-1493328600@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Persian and Silk Road Dance -- Free Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free introductory Persian and Silk Road dance class in honor of Bay Area Dance Week\, April 21 – 30. Learn some fun classical and folkloric dances of the Silk Road and experience the beauty of its culture and history as well. \nSee our event listing online among almost 300 Bay Area Dance Week events. \nInspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork\, Persian and Silk Road dance combines swirling arabesques\, sweeping gestures\, shoulder isolations\, footwork patterns\, and dazzling spins. In this class we will learn various Persian and Central Asian dance movements\, vocabulary\, styles\, expressions\, turning\, and short sequences. Class will also focus on the historical aspect of each dance style\, costuming\, and music. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/persian-and-silk-road-dance-free-class/ LOCATION:Vision Dance Center\, 375 Saratoga Ave. Suite B\, San Jose\, CA\, 95129\, United States CATEGORIES:Class,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/8U7A5858.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Farima Dance":MAILTO:info@farimadance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170429T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170429T153000 DTSTAMP:20260608T210122 CREATED:20170328T155239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T021944Z UID:15502-1493460000-1493479800@farimadance.com SUMMARY:Sacred Dance Workshop DESCRIPTION:Farima’s signature project Dance of the Soul combines sacred and mystical whirling movements\, Sufi traditions\, and healing rituals of ancient Persia\, Turkey\, and the Altai Mountains. Learn both personal and spiritual whirling based on Farima’s archeological discoveries and research\, and of Sufism and its connection to ancient Iranian Zoroastrianism\, planets\, stars\, sacred flowers and animals—all of which have symbolic meaning in the universe to open the pathway to the soul. URL:https://farimadance.com/event/sacred-dance-workshop-uk/ LOCATION:Hulme Park\, 86 Royce Rd\, Haulme \, Manchester\, M15 5LA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://farimadance.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SacredDance.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR