1 last place available
Every year in December, we celebrate SEB-I ARUS.
This "Wedding Night " honors the birth into heaven of the Persian poet Jalal al-Din Rumi, in 1273.
Here, marriage is not earthly union, but the fusion of the human soul and the Divine.
To the one who considered his death not as an end but as a reunion with his Beloved, with God, we will dedicate this Sufi transmission.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to come and learn and practice Sufi dance.
From Friday, December 19th at 6pm to Sunday, December 21st at 4pm.
No prior experience is required.
This transmission is open to everyone.
" Turn your heart towards the light, and the whole world will turn with you ."
Jalal al-Din Rumi
Learn the basics of Sufi dance
This dance is an inner journey , a prayer in motion.
By turning on himself, the dancer aligns himself with the movements of the stars.
humbly repositioning itself at the heart of infinity.
To plunge into the swirling motion is to enter into oneself, to encounter the Divine at one's center.
This workshop doesn't simply invite you to learn how to turn — it invites you to much more than that, into a space, an encounter beyond words .
The dancer turns to the left, towards his heart.
It is to this inner temple that this dance leads you.
Here you can learn about this ancient practice , discover the technique of whirling, explore its historical roots and experience its profoundly spiritual dimension.
I cherish the spaces of transmission that connect us through listening, love, gentleness, and joy.
I invite you to experience this space alongside me, alongside us.
In the 13th century, Jalal ad-Din Rumi, spiritual master and theologian, met Shams of Tabriz , a wandering dervish carrying a mystical fire.
Shams transmits to him the practice of Sâma , this whirling dance already present in the Sufi tradition, but which Rûmî will reveal in a unique way.
The bond between the two men is deep, overwhelming, to the point that Shams' sudden disappearance reawakens Rumi's heart.
From this loss were born thousands of verses: an ardent poetry , guided by the love of the Divine and the call of the Beloved.
For Rumi, dance then becomes an act of prayer, a path to ecstasy and union.
Rumi and Shams
A pivotal encounter
Celebrating Rumi and the beauty of his mystical poetry
This transmission around Sufi Dance will be unique because it is offered in the echo of the words and teachings of the poet Djalâl Al-Din Rûmi.
Opportunities to read his texts, discover his work and his transmission will be offered to allow you to experience the beauty of his words, which speak directly to our hearts, like precious guides for our souls.
Content of the transmissions
During this workshop, each participant will be guided to integrate the fundamental steps and gestures of Sufi dance , in an approach that respects the rhythm and perceptions of each individual.
For those who already have a practice, this will be an opportunity to deepen the quality of presence, refine the listening to feelings, and discover new technical elements in service of inner movement.
* 2 EVENINGS AND 2 DAYS OF BROADCASTING *
The evenings will be spaces for celebration, carried by music and stories, to immerse ourselves in this journey of openness, connection and unity.
Internship schedule
FRIDAY
* Arrival: between 5pm and 7pm
* Welcome meal: 7:00 PM
* Opening circle: 8pm
SATURDAY
* Morning practice: 9am-12pm
* Silent lunch: 12:15-13:30
* Afternoon practice: 2pm-5pm
* Silent meal: 7pm
* Sufi Evening / Zikr: 8:30 PM
SUNDAY
* Morning practice: 9am-11:30am
* Meal: 12:00-13:00
* Afternoon practice: 1:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
" Dance, when you've been broken
Dance, when you've ripped off your bandages,
Dance in the midst of the battle.
Dance in your blood,
Dance when you are completely free.
O you who are an example of the divine archetype,
O you who are the mirror of royal beauty,
Outside of you, nothing in the world exists.
"What you want, seek it within yourself, for you are everything. "
Jalal al-Din Rumi
Practical information
* Internship location
At ST BONNET LE COURREAU (42-FR)
1 hour 30 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand / 1 hour from Saint-Étienne / 1 hour 40 minutes from Lyon
* Schedules
From Friday, December 19th at 7pm (doors open at 5:30pm)
On Sunday, December 21st at 4pm
* Meal
Vegetarian meals
* Accommodation
Accommodation in shared rooms.
By participating in this workshop, it is possible to order a MADE-TO-MEASURE SUFI OUTFIT (twirling skirt + jacket + slippers) at the preferential rate of €275.
Order to be validated before November 5th.
Prices
INTERNSHIP (excluding meals and accommodation)
>>> “Early bird” price: €211 – Full
>>> Then, standard price: €265 - 1 last place available!!
A non-refundable deposit of €100 is required to confirm registration.
The remainder will be payable on site.
MEALS AND ACCOMMODATION
>>> €145
To be settled separately
My journey with Sufi Dance
One day, as I was walking, an inner voice whispered to me: "Turn" .
I knew nothing at the time about the art of the whirling dervishes.
But this calling never left me. It became a certainty, a quiet flame that continued to grow.
This voice guided me to RANA GORGANI, a great figure in contemporary Sufi dance, who has been teaching me for several years with rigor and depth.
In 2023, she gave me permission to start sharing this practice.
Since then, I have been introducing this art through workshops and individual lessons.
In parallel, my artistic calling takes shape in various collaborations:
– a stage production in March 2025 alongside singer KELLY AURA
– a duo with a singer accompanied by her shruti box, born from an improvised form mixing voice and whirling: the DUO MOZAÏK.
My journey is deeply nourished by Art.
Trained in music from childhood (Maîtrise de la Loire), then within the Roy Hart Theatre, I worked for more than ten years in the world of theatre, notably accompanying the Compagnie Plexus Polaire of Yngvild Aspeli.
I also had the honor of being part of the expert committee of the DRAC Bourgogne Franche-Comté from 2016 to 2018.
Do you have any questions about this internship?
You can write to this address or via the form below.
gabrielle.favier.7@proton.me
