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Experience three weeks of intensive and transformative teaching, led by Rana Gorgani , a leading figure in Sufi dance and the only female whirling dervish in Europe.
Through this program, participants are guided toward a deep understanding of Sufi dance as a spiritual art, a physical practice, and a path of inner transformation.
This intensive program leads to the official certification of the Rana Gorgani Method, internationally recognized.
Long reserved for men in the Sufi brotherhoods, the dance of whirling dervishes has changed over time. Today, she is reborn in an artistic and universal dimension, open to all souls in search of meaning.
My name is Rana Gorgani, and I am one of the rare whirling female dervishes to have dedicated my life to this spiritual and choreographic path. Through my creations and teachings, Iexplore the encounter between Sufi tradition and contemporary art, uniting gesture, music, and inner presence.
the link between the visible and the invisible, between the body and the spirit, between the human and the divine. Circular movement becomes a universal language, a meditation in action, a way to cross the states of the soul.
Sufi dance is not merely a circular movement; it is an experience of elevation where breath, body, and heart unite.
Each day is structured around moments of practice, theory, and sharing, offering a balance between: anchoring and transcendence.
Opening: Discovering the circle and grounding.
Deepening: Immersion in dance and poetry.
Revelation: Integration and celebration of unity
Technique, breathing, and posture
Oral teachings and living transmission
Knowledge and mastery of the dance
Practice of percussion and exploration of the voice
State of presence and letting go
Our training course is modular and is made up of modules that you choose according to your aspirations.
Discovery of the semâ‘ and fundamental postures. You will learn the symbolism of open arms and body centering, to resonate with the rhythm of the heart.
Technical work on leg rotation, pelvic grounding, and arm fluidity. You will deepen the meditative dimension of the semâ‘ and its connection with mindfulness.
Exploration of personal interpretation, creation of short solos inspired by Sufi poetry, and connection to your inner inspiration.
Training in pedagogy, the history of Sufism, and course organization. For those who wish to spread Sufi dance worldwide.
Each week offers a complete and balanced immersion in the world of Sufi dance. The main themes—body preparation, spinning practice, poetic listening, rituals, and sharing moments—are approached every day, with subtle variations in perspective to enrich the experience while maintaining a continuous spirit and method.
Spirituality
Semâ
Transmission
Interculturality
Certification
Full 3-Module Training & Registration
Participants arrive on Saturday.Classes will start on Sunday.Every Saturday will be a rest day.
What advice for beginners?
De ne pas avoir peur et d’oser, je le dis avec tout le cœur parce que je suis pétries de peur et de doute et que justement c’est une école, moi quand je vois ceux qui dansent et qui arrivent en 2-3 jours à tournoyer et avec une liberté d’expression, je suis absolument admirative, trouvée grâce aux gestes que je disais tout à l’heure, grâce à cette symbolique et le fait de ne plus être focus sur mes doutes, d’y arriver, et de pouvoir me libérer par cette communion à cette symbolique totalement universelle. Je ne l’ai pas dit tout à l’heure mais je trouve que, tu me disais tout à l’heure, quoi dire aux personnes qui sont intéressées ? Je leur dirais aussi que c’est un enseignement qui est totalement universel, pour moi c’est quelque chose qui m’a beaucoup touchée.
Participants will receive the official certification of the internationally recognized Rana Gorgani Method.
Sufi Dancer & Instructor – Rana Gorgani Method
Ces certifications ne reconnaissent pas seulement la participation active et l’engagement dans le parcours d’apprentissage de la danse soufie, mais elles valorisent également les compétences et les connaissances acquises, marquant chaque étape significative de votre évolution au sein de cette discipline spirituelle et artistique profonde.
L’aspect de transmission est particulièrement souligné pour ceux qui achèvent le programme complet, les habilitant à partager leur savoir et à enseigner la danse soufie selon la Méthode Rana Gorgani.
Rana Gorgani’s teaching is an invitation to enter the sacred world of Sufi dance—an art of simplicity and elevation. Through a unique approach blending physical practice, spirituality, and oral transmission, she guides participants toward a deep inner experience, where the circular movement becomes a language of the soul.
Far from being a mere technique, the Sufi dance taught by Rana Gorgani is a journey—a quest for balance between the grounded and the transcendent. She teaches her students to free themselves from mental control and enter a state of pure presence, where the body becomes an instrument in the service of breath and heart.
Each turn, each rhythm is a gateway to the abandonment of the self—an inner space where the individual dissolves into universal movement. Far from academic constraints, Rana invites everyone to experience dance as a moving prayer, a return to one’s deepest essence.
