Dear Friends,
Rumi advises that “if you are not spring, be summer and step into the fire because without beauty and love a man is worth nothing.” I encourage all of you to embrace the moment to find vibrancy and beauty instead of waiting for a season you yearn for. This summer, join me in exploring dance and meditation as a means to find your place within perfection.
Persian dance delights, heals, and inspires. Inspired by Persian poetry and miniature artwork, Persian dance combines swirling arabesques, sweeping gestures, shoulder isolations, footwork patterns, and dazzling spins. Learn the beautiful movements and expressions of classical as well as contemporary Persian dance this summer by joining me for workshops in San Diego this month on June 22. On the other hand, the power of sacred phrases, chants, music, and movements of ancient Persian spiritual traditions and Sufism helps spark the spiritual essence within us motivating us to appreciate it in others. Discover how my Dance of the Soul and On the Path of the Ancient Ones immersive workshops in Los Angeles on July 12-13 can help one find healing and union utilizing Persian and Sufi mystical dance and meditation traditions.
My long-awaited book Companions of the Sun is available for presale and is likely to hit book shelves soon. This book helps delve into the evolution of dance, mysticism, and history surrounding ancient rituals found in Persian and Silk Road culture. I will be promoting the book among bookstore and library appearances starting this summer and my first summer presentation upon my research will take place online June 29.
Yours in dance,
Farima
“I wish I could show you,
when you are lonely or in darkness,
the astonishing light of your own being.”
– Hafez