Zoom Event! History and Mystery of Iranian Sacred Dance, Music, & Rituals

## Zoom Event! Companions of the Sun: History and Mystery of Iranian Sacred Dance, Music, and Rituals

Dr. Farima Berenji, Saturday, September 6, 1:30-2:30PM, Sliding Scale $10-$25

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Immerse yourself in the world of Iranian Sacred Dance with Dr. Farima Berenji as she shares a presentation drawing from her new book, Companions of the Sun.
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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 to inspire cultures worldwide, preserving a legacy of mysticism and artistic expression. This talk examines how these ancient practices shaped global music, dance, and spirituality—evolving into movements infused with mystical poetry, art, and storytelling. This special event will feature a dance demonstration, allowing you to experience this sacred art form firsthand.
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Dr. Farima Berenji is a distinguished world-renowned scholar with degrees in anthropology and archaeology, ethnochoreology, and metaphysics specializing in Iranian mysticism and rituals. She is an integrated healing practitioner and an initiated master in the Iranian Sufi and mystic order. An award-winning and internationally acclaimed performing artist and choreographer, Dr. Berenji is a foremost global scholar in Eastern mysticism and ethnochoreology. See also [http://farimadance.com/about/biography/ ](http://farimadance.com/about/biography/%C2%A0).​