We are thrilled to invite those who have already embarked on this journey with us to join again in Sofia at ToploCentrala! Founded by the renowned Ziya Azazi, Dervish in Progress (DIP) offers you a complete experience with this all-encompassing workshop spanning two weekends: January 25-26 and February 1-3, 2025. Covering everything from DIP’s foundational principles to advanced techniques, this program is designed for everyone seeking to deepen their practice in whirling.
The Foundations of DIP
During the first weekend (January 25-26), we’ll guide you through the core principles of DIP. This session provides new participants with a solid foundation and offers longtime participants a chance to strengthen their understanding. Our focus includes:
• The Equation: The essential principles and dynamics of whirling.
• Steering the Wheels: Transformation through physical, emotional, and cognitive shifts.
• Body Analysis: Reconnecting with the body through control, balance, and awareness.
After this foundational weekend, the Masterclass sessions in the second weekend (February 1-3) will allow you to deepen your practice. Three unique classes, each focusing on a different aspect of whirling, will enrich this transformative experience:
• Dervish Tango: Adding New Dimensions to Your Whirling
Moving beyond familiar whirling practices, this class combines the rhythm and grace of partner dance with the depth of whirling. You’ll explore the balance between leadership and surrender, masculine and feminine energies, and experience harmony in a completely new way. This isn’t just whirling; it’s an immersive journey into flow and expression.
• Exploring the Skirt: See Your Spirit in Motion
In this class, you’ll learn to use the skirt as an extension of your body—a reflection of your spirit in motion. By exploring the skirt as a tool, partner, or mirror, you’ll add visual and emotional depth to your practice, enriching each movement. Prepare to experience dancing with the skirt in a completely new way.
• Performing DIP: Making a Lasting Impact on Stage
This session centers on taking your whirling journey to the stage, where the power of storytelling through movement can leave a lasting impression on your audience. You’ll discover how to share your inner journey through expressive performance, enhancing your ability to connect with those watching.
In this comprehensive workshop, we will begin anew precisely where you think the journey is complete. DIP teaches us that the whirling journey is a continuous renewal and rediscovery. Each step brings new depth, and each turn leads to self-discovery at an even more profound level.
Workshop Schedule:
• January 25, Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00 | DIP Fundamentals
• January 26, Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 | DIP Fundamentals
• February 1, Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00 | Dervish Tango
• February 2, Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 | Exploring the Skirt
• February 3, Monday: 10:00 – 18:00 | Performing DIP
• Open Door Showcase: February 3, 19:00 – featuring participant performances.
Workshop Fee: €220
Registration Details:
Reserve your spot online at dipshoponline.com or contact us directly at +436605860660 or dervishinprogress@gmail.com for further details.
In the words of Lao Tzu: “The greatest discovery is to know oneself. The true journey is an inward one.” The essence of DIP is an invitation to this deeper exploration, guiding you toward transformation with each turn. Join us, turn, and rediscover yourself, because in DIP, the journey begins anew where you think it ends.