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This selection brings together the main press and media publications dedicated to Rana Gorgani, a Franco-Iranian choreographic artist and a major figure in contemporary Sufi dance.
Through articles, interviews, portraits, broadcasts, and audiovisual archives, she testifies to the recognition of her work in France and internationally, at the crossroads of dance, Sufism, transmission, and contemporary creation.
Rana Gorgani is a French-Iranian choreographic artist recognised for her work surrounding Sufi dance, whirling, and spiritual movement practices. Her artistic journey has led to numerous publications in the national and international press, as well as appearances in cultural media, documentaries, festivals, and academic research.
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the lips of the wonderful Hungarian Tress Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), a central punctuation mark on stage. The surtitles overlook a screen dedicated to art […]
Rana Gorgani, a French-Iranian artist and choreographer, has been organising a spiritual retreat combined with an introduction to the whirling dervish dance since 2012. […]
Rana Gorgani, a choreographer of Iranian origin, specialises in Persian world dances. For several years, she has dedicated herself to Sufi spirituality through dance, from a universal, contemporary, and secular perspective. [...]
Le GRRRANIT has made the world premiere of SAMĀ’la lumière exilée, an Eastern-Western symphony by Pierre Thilloy, an artist associated with the Belfort national stage.
A concert by eight artists, brought together by Simon Ghraichy, was held at the Arab World Institute on 2 December. They chose to offer their artistic work and talents in support of the Baalbeck Festival.[…]
Elle est l’une des rares danseuses soufies à se produire en public, et depuis la pandémie, elle initie à cette pratique via Zoom. Alors que tout semble à l’arrêt, le mouvement giratoire est, pour Rana Gorgani, une manière de “donner un sens à l’existence”. […]
On stage, the dancers now resemble little shepherdesses in their music boxes. Or rather, electric pencil sharpeners, given the speed at which they inexorably spin around, their bodies firmly screwed into their orbits, […]
Chantés en persan, les textes s’échappent de la bouche de la merveilleuse Negar montpelliéraine Aida Nosrat (impressionnants sons gutturaux), ponctuation centrale du plateau. Des surtitres surplombent un écran consacré à l’art musicalligraphique […]
Rana Gorgani, a French-Iranian artist and choreographer, has been organising a spiritual retreat combined with an introduction to the whirling dervish dance since 2012. […]
Rana Gorgani, a choreographer of Iranian origin, specialises in Persian world dances. For many years, she has dedicated herself to Sufi spirituality through dance, from a universal, contemporary, and secular perspective.
Le GRRRANIT has made the world premiere of SAMĀ’la lumière exilée, an Eastern-Western symphony by Pierre Thilloy, an artist associated with the Belfort national stage.
A concert by eight artists, brought together by Simon Ghraichy, was held at the Arab World Institute on 2 December. They chose to offer their artistic work and talents in support of the Baalbeck Festival.[…]
Elle est l’une des rares danseuses soufies à se produire en public, et depuis la pandémie, elle initie à cette pratique via Zoom. Alors que tout semble à l’arrêt, le mouvement giratoire est, pour Rana Gorgani, une manière de “donner un sens à l’existence”.[…]
On stage, the dancers now resemble little shepherdesses in their music boxes. Or rather, electric pencil sharpeners, given the speed at which they inexorably spin around, their bodies firmly screwed into their orbits, […]
C’est depuis 2011, année de ses premiers tournoiements sur scène, que la Franco-iranienne surprend. Et pour cause : la danse des derviches tourneurs pratique spirituelle et ancestrale répandue de la Turquie à l’Afghanistan est traditionnellement réservée aux hommes […]
imanche, après 2 heures d’atelier de danse soufie avec 19 stagiaires, Rana Gorgani s’adresse à un large public dans le théâtre de la MJC. Une phrase de Rûmi (poète mystique persan) donne le ton : “Dans ta vie, réponds à chaque appel qui élève ton âme ! […]
Driven by a passion for Sufi dance, Iranian Rana Gorgani shares a tradition that connects body and spirit to the universal Source.[…]
The work draws on both the fiery verses of Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, a 13th-century Sufi poet, and the committed and sensual writings of Forough Farrokhzad, a major figure in contemporary Iranian poetry, […]
Rana Gorgani runs one-off workshops in Paris, longer rotational retreats in the French countryside, and occasionally further afield in Turkey and Morocco. […]
While due to be presented in Paris next year, the premiere of Sheherazade, a Tale has just taken place in Berlin. A hypnotic marriage of Rimsky-Korsakov's famous score and the tales of the One Thousand and One Nights, both haunted by Scheherazade's rebellious spirit. […]
This Saturday, 3rd June 2023, the nocturnal event offers no fewer than 118 artistic projects in Paris, with the participation of 70 venues and a focus on the Seine. […]
The work draws on both the fiery verses of Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī, a 13th-century Sufi poet, and the committed and sensual writings of Forough Farrokhzad, a major figure in contemporary Iranian poetry, […]
Rana Gorgani runs one-off workshops in Paris, longer rotational retreats in the French countryside, and occasionally further afield in Turkey and Morocco. […]
While due to be presented in Paris next year, the premiere of Sheherazade, a Tale has just taken place in Berlin. A hypnotic marriage of Rimsky-Korsakov's famous score and the tales of the One Thousand and One Nights, both haunted by Scheherazade's rebellious spirit. […]
This Saturday, 3rd June 2023, the nocturnal event offers no fewer than 118 artistic projects in Paris, with the participation of 70 venues and a focus on the Seine. […]
The Franco-Iranian choreographer introduced the traditional whirling dervish dance as part of the Arts of Islam exhibition.
She turned minds as much as her long white dress. On Saturday, choreographer Rana Gorgani captivated the audience on the Nile with two […]
Chantés en persan, les textes s’échappent de la bouche de la merveilleuse Negar montpelliéraine Aida Nosrat (impressionnants sons gutturaux), ponctuation centrale du plateau. Des surtitres surplombent un écran consacré à l’art
Chantés en persan, les textes s’échappent de la bouche de la merveilleuse Negar montpelliéraine Aida Nosrat (impressionnants sons gutturaux), ponctuation centrale du plateau. Des surtitres surplombent un écran consacré à l’art
Chantés en persan, les textes s’échappent de la bouche de la merveilleuse Negar montpelliéraine Aida Nosrat (impressionnants sons gutturaux), ponctuation centrale du plateau. Des surtitres surplombent un écran consacré à l’art
Chantés en persan, les textes s’échappent de la bouche de la merveilleuse Negar montpelliéraine Aida Nosrat (impressionnants sons gutturaux), ponctuation centrale du plateau. Des surtitres surplombent un écran consacré à l’art
Chantés en persan, les textes s’échappent de la bouche de la merveilleuse Negar montpelliéraine Aida Nosrat (impressionnants sons gutturaux), ponctuation centrale du plateau. Des surtitres surplombent un écran consacré à l’art
De la danse pour s’exprimer, de la danse comme un lien entre le ciel et la terre. C’est ce qui sera notamment au programme des Sacrées Journées, ce week-end à Strasbourg. Le festival des musiques sacrées du monde, qui fête sa 11e édition jusqu’au 22 octobre, accueille cette année la danseuse Rana Gorgani.[…]
Ambassador of Sufi dance worldwide, the Franco-Iranian whirling dervish Rana Gorgani is embarking on a transdisciplinary project combining music, theatre, and transcendental dance: “SAMĀ’ The Exiled Light”. […]
Broadcast on Sufism, voice, transmission, and the place of women in spiritual traditions.
Among all the thinkers and spiritual guides who have contributed to spreading and transmitting Sufi mysticism. . .
Depuis ses premiers tours sur scène, il y a dix ans, la Franco-iranienne de 37 ans Rana Gorgani étonne. Elle est l’une des rares danseuses soufies à se produire en public. […]
Rana Gorgani, a figure in Sufi dance, traditionally reserved for men.
Cette artiste franco iranienne est l’une des rares femmes, derviche tourneur, dans le monde à se produire en public. […]
Born in Germany to Iranian parents, Rana discovered Iran late, at the age of 14. It was a revelation. She knew then that she would do something connected to the country. […]
De la danse pour s’exprimer, de la danse comme un lien entre le ciel et la terre. C’est ce qui sera notamment au programme des Sacrées Journées, ce week-end à Strasbourg. Le festival des musiques sacrées du monde, qui fête sa 11e édition jusqu’au 22 octobre, accueille cette année la danseuse Rana Gorgani.[…]
Ambassador of Sufi dance worldwide, the Franco-Iranian whirling dervish Rana Gorgani is embarking on a transdisciplinary project combining music, theatre, and transcendental dance: “SAMĀ’ The Exiled Light”. […]
Broadcast on Sufism, voice, transmission, and the place of women in spiritual traditions.
Among all the thinkers and spiritual guides who have contributed to spreading and transmitting Sufi mysticism. . .
Depuis ses premiers tours sur scène, il y a dix ans, la Franco-iranienne de 37 ans Rana Gorgani étonne. Elle est l’une des rares danseuses soufies à se produire en public. […]
Rana Gorgani, a figure in Sufi dance, traditionally reserved for men.
Cette artiste franco iranienne est l’une des rares femmes, derviche tourneur, dans le monde à se produire en public. […]
Born in Germany to Iranian parents, Rana discovered Iran late, at the age of 14. It was a revelation. She knew then that she would do something connected to the country. […]
Academic article mentioning Rana Gorgani in the context of the whirling dervishes in France
Publication date 16 December 2023
DOI : 10.1177/00377686231217261
Contributor Hajar MASBAH
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