Iranian Dance and Ritual (Lecture & Performance) In-Person
Learn about the origins and practice of Iranian dance in this talk and performance by Dr. Farima Berenji. She will discuss Iranian rituals and beliefs in relation to dance, as well as how Iranian culture has impacted global music and dance traditions. Follow along as Dr. Berenji guides the audience through basic dance moves.
Dr. Farima Berenji is a distinguished world-renowned scholar, and has a Postdoctoral degree in theory of healing through ancient Iranic rituals and spirituality. Her academic journey is marked by many different achievements, and she has been recognized as one of the foremost global scholars in Eastern mysticism and ethnochoreology. Her upcoming book Companions of the Sun explores the origins of Iranian/Persian dance and mysticism.
There will be a short performance and audience participation dance as part of the program.
This event will be held in our Program Room. Registration is not required.
This August, go back to school with our Level Up Your Learning: Adult Lecture Series. Learn about history and culture around the world from the following talks:
- Sunday, Aug. 10 - Iranian Dance and Ritual
- Monday, Aug. 11 - The Silk Road: Globalization in the Ancient World
- Tuesday, Aug. 19 - Muslim Women and Global Feminism
- Thursday, Aug. 21 - The Chinese Exclusion Act
- Monday, Aug. 25 - Transgender Histories in Imperial China
- Wednesday, Aug. 27 - Lifeways of the Ohlone Indians of the San Francisco and Monterey Bay Area
- Date:
- Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Program Room Full
- Work Unit:
- Adult Services
- Audience:
- Adults All Ages
- Categories:
- History Music/Dance
Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.