Rana Gorgani
Rana Gorgani | |
|---|---|
 Gorgani in 2017 | |
| Born | c. 1986 Germany |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Sufi whirling |
Rana Gorgani (born c. 1986) is a French-Iranian dancer and a former actress. She performs in the
Gorganie was born in Germany to an Iranian mother and a Kurdish father. She grew up and lives in France. She was also an actress who performed with the Conservatoire de Paris 20eme.[3]
At age 24, she decided to dedicate herself to dance. She founded the “l'Oeil Persan” (translated, "The Persian Eye"), the first dance company in Europe specializing in Persian dance.[4]
During the COVID pandemic, she began teaching Sufi dance through Zoom workshops.[5][6]
References
- Barron's. Agence France-Presse.
- ^ "Rana Gorgani, la danse soufie au féminin". L'Express. February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Sufi Dance by Rana Gorgani". Brooklyn Studios for Dance. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ "Rana Gorgani Biography". ATEA Production. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ "Discover the Sufi Dance". Danse Soufie. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ^ "France's female dervish connects over Zoom". Mint Lounge. February 14, 2021.
External links
- Danse Soufie (Gogani's web site)
- Gorgani Facebook
- Gogani's channel on YouTube