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.[…]
She is one of the few Sufi dancers to perform publicly, and since the pandemic, she has been teaching this practice via Zoom. While everything seems to be at a standstill, whirling is, for Rana Gorgani, a way to «give meaning to 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, […]
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the mouth of the marvellous Montpellier native Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), the central punctuation of the stage. Subtitles overlook a screen dedicated to musicalligraphy 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 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.[…]
She is one of the few Sufi dancers to perform in public, and since the pandemic, she has been teaching this practice via Zoom. While everything seems to be at a standstill, the whirling dance is, for Rana Gorgani, a way to «give meaning to 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, […]
It's since 2011, the year of her first stage twirls, that the Franco-Iranian has been surprising. And for good reason: the whirling dervish dance, a spiritual and ancestral practice spread from Turkey to Afghanistan, is traditionally reserved for men […]
On Sunday, after a 2-hour Sufi dance workshop with 19 participants, Rana Gorgani addressed a large audience in the MJC theatre. A quote from Rumi (Persian mystic poet) set the tone: «In your life, respond to every call that elevates your soul! [...]"
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 […]
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the mouth of the wonderful Montpellier negress Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), the central punctuation of the stage. Surtitles overlook a screen dedicated to art
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the mouth of the wonderful Montpellier negress Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), the central punctuation of the stage. Surtitles overlook a screen dedicated to art
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the mouth of the wonderful Montpellier negress Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), the central punctuation of the stage. Surtitles overlook a screen dedicated to art
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the mouth of the wonderful Montpellier negress Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), the central punctuation of the stage. Surtitles overlook a screen dedicated to art
Sung in Persian, the texts escape from the mouth of the wonderful Montpellier negress Aida Nosrat (impressive guttural sounds), the central punctuation of the stage. Surtitles overlook a screen dedicated to art
Dance to express yourself, dance as a link between heaven and earth. That's what will be on the programme for the Sacrées Journées, this weekend in Strasbourg. The festival of sacred world music, which is celebrating its 11th edition until 22nd October, is hosting the dancer Rana Gorgani this year. […]
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. . .
Since her first turns on stage, ten years ago, the 37-year-old Franco-Iranian Rana Gorgani has amazed. She is one of the few Sufi dancers to perform in public. […]
Rana Gorgani, a figure in Sufi dance, traditionally reserved for men.
This Franco-Iranian artist is one of the few women in the world who perform as whirling dervishes in 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. […]
Dance to express yourself, dance as a link between heaven and earth. That's what will be on the programme for the Sacrées Journées, this weekend in Strasbourg. The festival of sacred world music, which is celebrating its 11th edition until 22nd October, is hosting the dancer Rana Gorgani this year. […]
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. . .
Since her first turns on stage, ten years ago, the 37-year-old Franco-Iranian Rana Gorgani has amazed. She is one of the few Sufi dancers to perform in public. […]
Rana Gorgani, a figure in Sufi dance, traditionally reserved for men.
This Franco-Iranian artist is one of the few women in the world who perform as whirling dervishes in 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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