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SUMMARY:Dance Performances and Sema Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Sema Gathering and dance performances by Farima Berenji and the Simorgh Dance Collective. All are welcome! \nDoors open 7:30PM\, Performances 8-9PM\, Sema 9-10:30PM \nSliding scale donation $10-15 at the door.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/performances-and-sema/
LOCATION:Abbey Studio\,  2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema),Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com
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SUMMARY:Dances of Greater Khorasan
DESCRIPTION:Sacred and Traditional Dances of Greater Khorasan with Farima Berenji\nTravel to ancient Khorasan and study the sacred rituals\, whirling\, folk dances\, music\, and prayers of this ancient land and learn more about the great mystic masters of this region such as Attar\, Shams\, Rudaki\, Khayyám\, Khwarizm\, and Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhī. Greater Khorasan is a historic region\, the majority of it lies in modern day Iran\, as well as in minor parts of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan. Historically\, Khorasan was named “Parthia” but was renamed to Khorasan in the late Sassanid Dynasty. Khorasan is an area of Eastern Iran known as the place “Where the Sun Arrives from.” Bright and lively\, the dances of this region include elements of the famous Soghdian (Whirling Dance)\, Warrior Dance\, Scarf Dance\, Khorasan Sema and more. Khorasani dances are lively\, festive\, and full of meaning. Men and women\, old and young\, all participate and their dances tell of their nomadic life\, struggle\, unity\, their love for life\, and honor for their glorious ancestors.  Both men and woman are welcome to the workshops. \nSaturday Oct. 6th\, 11AM-4;30 PM with potluck lunch 1-2PM\nWorkshop of folk and warrior dances of Khorasan with Farima Berenji\, including Torbat-e-Jam and Bojnourdi. Please bring two medium size sticks or chopsticks for the warrior dance on Saturday (chop sticks will work for practice purposes). \nSunday Oct. 7th\, 1PM-6:30PM\nSoghdian (Whirling Dance) and Khorasan Sema workshop with Farima Berenji. Please stay for potluck dinner and Q&A after workshop. \nRegistration\nFull weekend intensive early price $200\, after Sept.  price becomes $225 \nContact Cathy Stoyko to register and FMI (250) 218-0704. \nSend an e-transfer non-refundable deposit of $100 to cdstoyko@uniserve.com to secure your spot in the workshops. \nLocals\, please make arrangements to bring cash deposit to The Abbey Studio at 2687 Penrith Ave. in Cumberland\, BC OR mail a cheque made out to Cathy Stoyko\, PO Box 1196\, Cumberland B.C. V0R 1S0 \nSPACE IS LIMITED. Register early for these workshops to avoid disappointment\, the last two intensives sold out! \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\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. \nAs a Magi (Iranian Shaman)\, Sufi\, and Semazen\, Farima is an exceptionally inspiring instructor strongly connected to spirituality and healing. She seeks to lead people to the historic beauty and richness of Persia and the Silk Road culture and to aid them find inner bliss through dance\, music\, and spirituality. 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 first Iranian dancer to be honored in a TEDx talk. 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.  Learn more…
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/khorasani-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Abbey Studio\,  2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cathy Stoyko":MAILTO:cdstoyko@uniserve.com
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SUMMARY:Healing Circle (Zikr)
DESCRIPTION:Sufi healing circle AKA Zikr lead by Farima Berenji. \nAll are welcome\, suggested donation $10 at the door.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/healing-circle-zikr/
LOCATION:Abbey Studio\,  2687 Penrith Ave.\, Cumberland\, BC\, V0R 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meditation Gathering (Sema)
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SUMMARY:Warriors of Light
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS SEPTEMBER 10 \nFarima Berenji is proud to present a five day dance workshop and tour of ancient temples and sacred sites from Edirne\, Turkey to the Aegean coastline of mainland Greece. Learn the ancient dances\, whirling and ritual practices of the Sufi Warriors and hear of their great stories. \nOur warrior journey will be an experience like no other. We will channel our inner warrior and learn to practice the sacred dances of the great Sufi Warriors\, hear of their ancient adventures\, learn of their great wisdom\, and visit their sacred sights and resting place (Turkey and Greece). \nTour includes Sema gatherings\, visit to Sufi houses\, visits to sacred sites and Sufi warrior tombs (Turkey and Greece)\, warrior dance workshops (Ancient Iranic warrior whirling\, Khorasan Sema\, and Qaderi Sema) and rituals. \nOur setting is the beautiful Bademhan Retreat Center\, located in a small village in Edirne\, Turkey. \n \nPrice\n$550 until September 10\, $650 thereafter.  Includes $200 non-refundable deposit. \nIncludes: Dance workshops\, gatherings\, transportation\, lodging (shared occupancy)\, and food. \nNot included: Air transportation\, visa fees\, travel insurance\, and personal expenses.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/warriors-of-light-2018/
LOCATION:Badem Han Retreat Center\, Çeltik Köyü İç Yolu\, 22880\, Çeltik\, Edirne\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Tour,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Dance of the Soul
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT.  PLEASE CHECK MY EVENT SCHEDULE OR CONTACT ME FOR FUTURE RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS \nA weekend retreat of sacred and mystical dances\, healing circles and Sufi whirling. \nJoin us for a weekend on a path of healing\, awakening\, and self-growth through the power of meditative whirling and sacred dance to live music\, mystical poetry\, and Zikr – at the picturesque village of Baskinta in Lebanon – with award-winning dance ethnologist\, Iranian Shaman\, Sufi Dance Master\, and internationally acclaimed dance artist Farima Berenji. Also joining us is Faysal Macit\, a talented Sufi drummer from Turkey.  \nA one of a kind event you won’t want to miss in Lebanon! \nFarima’s Dance of the Soul is an depth whirling and dance journey covering various spotted and non-spotted turns\, spirals and circles based on Sufi whirling traditions\, sacred geometry\, sacred elements\, and ancient Persian rituals. We will connect with the cycles of our life and discover the power of whirling as a gateway for self-growth and spiritual transformation! We will discover the power and mystery of ancient dances and rituals through movement\, music\, love\, and stillness. \nLovers\, Seekers and Watchers – Come and join our sacred circle. You are welcome to set and feel healing energy\, bring a poem or story or music to share\, join our Zikr\, pray with us\, and just laugh or cry…as we journey together to be closer to the light. \nMusicians – bring your instruments and join our music circle. Let your heart guide your music during our open floor Sema. \nSemazens – Open your heart and whirl! \nRetreat includes\n\nFarima’s unique meditative element breathing technique\, relaxation and visualization\nBasic technique of various whirling such as maintaining balance and posture\, controlling dizziness\, and self-focus\nSufi rituals\, gatherings\, and Zikr\nTurns\, circles\, and spirals\, based on ancient Persian\, Turkic and Central Asian Sufi traditions\nAncient Shamanic healing rituals and medicine dance\nPoetry in Motion – Farima’s signature method of expressing inner feelings\, motions\, and movements with poetry (whirling or dancing)\n\nAbout the Venue\nOur 3 day retreat will take place at the beautiful Tobeshrani Guesthouse in Baskinta which can fit a maximum of 20 people (shared rooms with simple beds and sofa beds). Visitors to Tobeshrani guesthouse say it’s almost impossible to leave once you’ve experienced Nader and Mireille’s hospitality. They also offer a wide range of services in their traditional village including hiking\, generous hospitality to make you comfortable and part of their family\, meal sharing\, and great stories. \nAbout Baskinta\, Lebanon\nBaskinta is a small town about forty-four miles from Beirut (70km)\, situated on the lower slopes of Sannine at an altitude of about 4\,500 feet (1\,350 meters). In Aramaic its name would mean apartment or house\, for this village holds the visitor captive\, being of a unique beauty! Baskinta has been inhabited since ancient times\, by Phoenicians\, Romans\, and Greeks\, all of whom have left their remains. It is also the native village of Mikhail Naimeh\, one of Lebanon’s greatest thinkers and men of letters world famous for his spiritual writings. He personified Baskinta’s natural scenarios in most of his writings. It was here in a hut surrounded by extraordinary rock formations that Naimeh drafted much of his monumental work. The family home of award winning novelist and journalist Amin Maalouf at Ain el Qabou is nearby Baskinta where his novel “The Rock of Tanois” is also set. Maalouf also has a summer house there. \nGetting There\nFrom Beirut by public transport\, Baskinta can be reached by the ‘old school’ buses leaving from Dora. Duration: about 2 hrs. / Costs: 2\,500 LBP. \nFor a taxi from Beirut to Baskinta\, expect to pay around 75\,000 LBP. Duration: about 1.5 hr. \nThe easiest way to reach Baskinta from Beirut by car is via Faraya. Duration: about 1.5 hr. \nPrice for 3 Days\nEntire package per person:\nUntil September 30\, 2018: $250\nAfter September 30\, 2018: $280  \nPrice includes \n\nWorkshop fees for 3 days\nHome-made meals for 3 days\nBed / mattress / sofa beds in shared rooms for 2 nights in a humble home\nMirelle\, the home owner\, is also a hiking guide and will lead us to explore the beautiful nature of this area.\n\nPrice for 2 Days\n$190 per person. \nPrice includes \n\nWorkshop fees for 2 days\nHome-made meals for 2 days\nBed / mattress / sofa beds in shared rooms for 1 night in a humble home\n\nPrice for 1 Day Pass\n$65 per person. \nPrice includes \n\nWorkshop fees\nHome-made meals\n\nPayment\n\nonline\, in person\, or by phone using Western Union to Aya El Hibri – tel 00961 76738181 – address: Beirut\, Lebanon\nOr if you’re in Beirut\, we can meet up anywhere so you can pay in cash and I will give you a receipt for it\n\nFor more details contact Aya Hibri \nSPACE IS LIMITED – PLEASE REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE YOUR SPACE! \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\, she travels worldwide to record\, research\, lecture\, perform\, educate\, and to inspire dynamic creativity and rejuvenation through dance and movement. \nAs a Magi (Iranian Shaman)\, Sufi\, and Semazen\, Farima is an exceptionally inspiring instructor strongly connected to spirituality and healing. She seeks to lead people to the historic beauty and richness of Persia and the Silk Road culture and to aid them find inner bliss through dance\, music\, and spirituality. 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 first Iranian dancer to be honored in a TEDx talk. 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.
URL:https://farimadance.com/event/dance-of-the-soul-lebanon/
LOCATION:Baskinta\, Lebanon\, Baskita\, Lebanon
CATEGORIES:Retreat,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aya Hibri":MAILTO:aya.hibri@gmail.com
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