This monthly workshop series is designed to bring whirling enthusiasts together, making it a shared and evolving experience. It is open to advanced whirlers and complete beginners, bringing together movement, connection, and community.   Each month, Ziya Azazi and guest teachers will guide participants through an immersive two-day workshop, integrating techniques, self-discovery, and the joy of whirling. Through this, we are making Vienna the meeting point for whirlers from around the world!   If you’re new to spinning, we will guide you step by step, sharing everything you need to start feeling comfortable and confident in your movement.   OUR 1+1 SPECIAL INVITATION If you’re already an experienced DIP whirler, you are welcome to join alone, but – event better – bring a beginner for free, whether it’s a friend, a loved one, or someone completely new to whirling. This is a great chance to introduce them to the practice and expand the whirling community together! One fee covers both you and your guest.   WHAT TO EXPECT IN EACH WORKSHOP? Warm-up & preparation exercises – Connecting with body and breath. Technical refinement – Helping advanced whirlers deepen their practice. Introduction for beginners – A structured, welcoming start for new participants. Long whirling sessions – Accompanied by a variety of musical selections. Integration & rest – A reflective closing to absorb the experience.   DATES & TIMES Saturdays & Sundays 12pm - 5pm   March 29-30 – Led by Anna Rita Cedroni April 19-20 – Led by Ziya Azazi (Easter Workshop) May 24-25 – Led by Jacqueline Frick June 28-29 – Led by Anna Rita Cedroni   * Summer break   September 20-21 – Led by Jacqueline Frick November 22-23 – Led by Ziya Azazi   Workshop Languages Workshops will be held in German & English.   Venue Arashi Collective, Alte WU, HS 0.5, Augasse 2-6, 1090 Vienna Subway Station SPITTELAU   Workshop Fees 200 € (Workshops by guest teachers) 250 € (Workshops by Ziya Azazi) DIP Flow Pass (3 Workshops) → 550€ DIP Deep Dive Pass (5 Workshops) → 880€ Advanced whirlers can bring a beginner for free (limited contingent!) If you’re bringing a guest, please let us know in advance.   Guest Teachers   Jacqueline Frick Jacqueline is a psychologist, dance & movement therapist, and oriental dance instructor from Switzerland. Her whirling journey began in 2007, and she has been performing intensely for the past decade. Teaching whirling regularly, Dervish in Progress became her primary approach seven years ago. Her sessions focus on creativity, self-expression, and emotional depth, helping participants explore their movement with greater awareness.   Anna Rita Cedroni Anna Rita is an Italian dancer, movement instructor, manager, and architect. With a background in classical ballet, she developed a unique approach to the performing arts, integrating contemporary dance with Butoh, Axis Syllabus, and Dervish in Progress (DIP). She works as a producer for various dance companies while performing and dramaturging across Europe. After intensive study, she completed the DIPTEP (Teaching Educational Program/Core Data) and now integrates Sport Sciences into her practice, embracing Dervish Dance as a path to embodied awareness and transformation.   Contact, Registration & Questions Ziya Azazi | dervishinprogress@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +43 660 5860660 Anna Rita Cedroni | ritainmotion4art@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +43 650 6467746 Jacqueline Frick | info@rahil.ch | WhatsApp: +41 76 2333477

"Every turn is a step closer to the true self." – Ziya Azazi   For almost 15 years, I have travelled across Italy—from south to north, east to west—sharing my artistic vision and the Dervish in Progress (DIP) method through workshops, performances, and teachings. Now, for the very first time, I am proud and excited to bring this transformative practice to Milano!   It will be a joy to welcome friends, followers, and newcomers from Italy and beyond. If you already know the power of DIP, I warmly encourage you to bring your loved ones—those you believe will benefit from turning, transforming, and experiencing positive change in their lives.   This three-day journey is open to everyone: from complete beginners to dedicated DIP followers, members, and DIPTEP students and graduates. Together, we will explore the deep connection between Body, Mind, and Emotion, while tapping into the brain’s neuroplasticity—its natural ability to adapt, grow, and reorganize.   Dervish in Progress brings together the essence of spiritual experiences from different cultures and geographies, creating a global language of spirituality. It values both local knowledge and the shared wisdom of diverse traditions, using turning as a universal bridge. This practice starts with the body, extends to the mind, and reaches the emotions—bringing peace, balance, and health to the whole self.   During turning, all systems of the body work together—nerves, muscles, joints, breath, hormones, and immunity move in harmony. Oxygen from the breath energizes the cells, movement stimulates blood flow, and the nervous system constantly communicates with the brain. This natural synchrony supports physical repair, calms the mind, and balances the emotions. DIP turns spinning into more than just movement—it becomes a powerful tool to heal the body, clear the mind, and nourish the soul.   Even if you are joining for the very first time, step-by-step guidance will help you feel stronger in your body, calmer in your mind, and more balanced in your emotions. Turning renews you from the inside out. By the end of the workshop, you will feel lighter, healthier, and more connected to life—ready to carry this transformation into your everyday living.   Workshop Focus   Body, Mind, Emotion – Bringing these three dimensions into unity through turning. Learn, Implement, Become – Gathering knowledge, applying it, and transforming ourselves. Triple Self, Triple Thinking – Recognizing our unity beyond the physical, just as spiritual trinities symbolize wholeness.   As Rumi said: “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Through spinning, we embrace challenges as invitations for growth—emerging more resilient and alive. Location Spazio Mamawati, via Savona 134, Milano   Dates & Times October 10 – 12, 2025 3 days · 16 hours total   Friday, 10 October: 19:00 – 23:00 Saturday, 11 October: 12:00 – 18:00 Sunday, 12 October: 10:00 – 16:00   The workshop builds step by step, so attending all three days is best. Beginners must start on Friday. If a beginner can only start on Saturday, they must book a 1-hour one-on-one with Ziya Azazi (€90) on Saturday before joining the group. If you have joined a DIP workshop before and already know the whirling instructions, you may attend one, two, or all three days.   Registration Fees SUPER Early Bird: 240 € (until August 31 – limited to 8 spots!) Regular Price: 270 € DIP Community: 240 € DIPTEP: 210 € One Day: 120 € Two Days: 200 €   Reserve your spot early! Pre-registration of 100€ is required as a non-refundable deposit. Questions or Registration: federicalanfranchi@icloud.com   Bank Account C/C: 634254 Account Holder: FEDERICA LANFRANCHI IBAN: IT25U0358901600010570634254 BIC/SWIFT: BKRAITMM Bank: ALLIANZ BANK FINANCIAL ADVISORS SPA

 Whirling is a journey into yourself, a way to ground your being and awaken your spirit.” – Ziya Azazi   After our last beautiful meeting in April, it is a joy to be together again in this vibrant city, sharing the transformative experience of Dervish in Progress. Yes, DIP is going to be in Ljubljana once again this year! The whirling experience can be practiced again, this time in a three-day workshop, which will be hosted once more by the Ficho Institute, founded by Goran Bogdanovski, on 17th, 18th, and 19th October 2025 at Plesno gledališki center SVŠGUGL, Kardeljeva ploščad 28a, Ljubljana.   Workshop Schedule:   Friday, 17 October: 18h - 21h (just for complete beginners & participants wishing to refresh the basics) Saturday, 18 October: 11h - 18h Sunday, 19 October: 10h - 17h   Pricing:   -  50 EUR for Friday (just for complete beginners & participants wishing to refresh the basics) 110 EUR for a one-day experience (only Saturday) 200 EUR only Saturday & Sunday 240 EUR Friday, Saturday & Sunday   What is Dervish in Progress (DIP)?   Dervish in Progress is a unique approach to whirling that blends ancient Sufi traditions with contemporary movement techniques. Unlike classical turning, DIP invites participants to explore their personal rhythms and sensations, helping them connect deeply with their invisible self. Through this dynamic practice, you learn to balance body, mind, and emotions, creating a pathway for transformation and well-being.   Why join this workshop? Reconnect with yourself: Whirling is an ancient form of meditation that brings you into a deep state of awareness. Learn from an expert: Ziya Azazi’s method has been taught and performed in over 55 countries, inspiring thousands of participants worldwide. Enhance your lifestyle: DIP offers more than movement; it provides a philosophy of self-mastery and active meditation that you can integrate into daily life. Feel empowered: By generating your own energy through turning, you cultivate strength, confidence, and inner peace.   Who should join?   This workshop is open to all levels, from those who have never turned before to experienced practitioners. It’s ideal for people seeking to: - Explore new ways of meditation and inner connection. - Release stress and find balance in a fast-paced life. - Deepen their movement practice and discover freedom through whirling. - Connect with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.   For registration please fill up this form (Slovenian & English)   Travel Information: For our international guests, Ljubljana is easily accessible by plane, train, or bus. Major nearby airports include Ljubljana-Brnik (30m), Klagenfurt (1h 30m), Trieste (1h 20m), and Venice (2h 30m). Shuttle transport can be arranged through GoOpti.   Arriving by train: https://shop.oebbtickets.at/de/ticket Arriving by bus: https://global.flixbus.com/   You’ll find plenty of accommodation options via Airbnb or Visit Ljubljana.   Join us in Ljubljana for this transformative experience and embark on a journey that will awaken your spirit, ground your body, and free your mind.   Further information, please contact: Ficho Institute– by Goran Bogdanovski Email: goran@fichoinstitute.com   “Every turn is a step closer to the true self.” – Ziya Azazi 

Date: 26 October 2025 Time: 18:00 Location: MuseumsQuartier Wien, Raum D — Vienna, Austria   The topic of 'Islam and Democracy' continues to inspire reflection and discussion in contemporary Europe. Public debate—especially concerning migration and inclusion—is often clouded by generalizations and polarized views. This event seeks to open new paths for understanding and nuance, exploring how faith and democratic values can coexist within pluralistic societies. It encourages open dialogue, empathy, and shared insight among all participants.   Program “Heaven and Earth – Mystical Dance” Performance by **Ziya Azazi** — internationally acclaimed artist, choreographer, and founder of *Dervish in Progress*. Born in Antioch/Hatay and living in Vienna, Azazi is one of the most recognized contemporary Sufi dancers in Europe. His art combines the ancient Sufi whirling tradition with modern aesthetics and digital creativity, bridging cultures and emotions. Through his performance, both the dancer and the audience experience an altered state of perception, touching the fine line between emotion, release, and transcendence. The performance opens this evening’s dialogue on ‘Political Islam vs. Democracy’ by inviting reflection beyond ideology — into shared humanity, presence, and awareness.   Panel Discussion   Prof. Dr. Jens Kreinath — Professor of Anthropology at Wichita State University (Kansas, USA). He specializes in the anthropology of Islam, aesthetics of religion, and the meaning of rituals. His fieldwork focuses on heterodox Islamic traditions and interreligious pilgrimage sites in Turkey. He is a leading expert on Syria and intercultural coexistence.   Dr. Fatma Akay‑Türker — Historian and Islamic religious educator, currently pursuing a doctorate in Islamic Theology. In 2023, she founded the Muslim Women’s Society of Austria to promote dialogue around gender and equality from within the Muslim community. Her work represents courage, reform, and social transformation.   Prof. Dr. Fritz Hausjell — Emeritus Professor at the Department of Journalism and Communication Studies, University of Vienna, and President of *Reporters Without Borders Austria (RSF)*. His main areas include migration, diversity in media, media ethics, and public communication. He actively promotes responsible journalism and democratic awareness.   Moderation: Dr. Zeynep Arslan — Doctor of Social Sciences, gender and diversity expert, and author. Her research focuses on identity, postcolonial critique, Alevism, intersectional feminism, migration, and plurilingualism, with an emphasis on the social positioning of marginalized groups.   The organizers of this evening’s performance and discussion aim to create a space free from prejudice — a focused encounter where dance, dialogue, and diversity meet. By combining movement and thought, emotion and intellect, this event seeks a deeper understanding between people, bridging not only East and West but also *Heaven and Earth*.

"Every turn is a step closer to the true self.” – Ziya Azazi   After inspiring participants in 38 countries, Dervish in Progress (DIP) returns to Malta, where its first workshop and performance last July planted a seed of awareness and transformation. This December, that seed blossoms into a renewed encounter—inviting us to explore harmony between body, mind, and emotion through conscious turning.   About Dervish in Progress Dervish in Progress is a contemporary whirling practice founded by Ziya Azazi, a Vienna-based choreographer, performer, and researcher. Rooted in the ancient dervish tradition yet expressed through modern science, psychology, and art, DIP represents a contemporary path to holistic awareness—a global spirituality beyond dogma, culture, or religion. Through rhythmic movement and focused awareness, DIP activates the body’s natural intelligence and neuroplasticity. The practice enhances emotional balance, cognitive clarity, and physical vitality. Each turn becomes an act of self-observation—an inquiry into consciousness where motion, perception, and stillness merge.   Workshop Experience Across three days, participants will engage in guided exercises integrating breath, alignment, and rotation. The process cultivates focus, balance, and vitality, turning movement into meditation and presence into energy. DIP invites everyone—artists, thinkers, seekers, and movers—to explore transformation through the body. It is both a scientific study of human potential and a philosophical journey toward coherence, where thought, feeling, and action align in harmony.   Workshop Focus • Body – Mind – Emotion: Integration through motion and awareness. • Learn – Implement – Become: From understanding to embodiment. • Turning as a Universal Bridge: Expanding from self to shared humanity.   Location BGB Ballet School https://bgbballet.com/ WF7W+C79, Triq Il-Kullegg, Sliema SLM 1376, Malta   Dates & Times December 5 – 7, 2025 · 3 days · 16 hours total • Friday: 18:00 – 22:00 • Saturday: 12:00 – 18:00 • Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00 Beginners are guided from the first day to develop a grounded and integrated experience.   Registration Fees Regular: €250 DIP Community / Maltese Residents: –10% DIPTEP Students & Groups (5+): –20%   Info & Registration: Merve Cungar · +356 9994 1444 mervecungar@gmail.com

Transforming Through Whirling   “Whirling is not about losing balance, it’s about finding your centre.” — Dervish in Progress   We are very happy to announce that Dervish in Progress returns once more to Belgium! This workshop is made possible thanks to Eva Zabarylo, founder and director of Compagnie Bougie, and Karlien Buysse, long-time member of the Whirling World, performer, teacher, and devoted participant in D.I.P. Together they open the door again for whirling in Belgium, creating an opportunity for those curious and passionate to gather, whirl, and transform.   Dervish in Progress (D.I.P.) is not only a practice of movement, but a way of entering a wider reality. It begins with learning to listen: to the body’s signals, to the rhythm of breath, to the subtle play between balance and speed. From there, one learns how to carry these forces with trust, how to let the body rise and expand while the centre remains stable.   Beyond this physical ground lies another layer: the ability to let body, emotion, and mind flow together as if they were turning wheels. Each one adds its own voice — the strength of the body, the depth of the emotions, the clarity of the mind. When guided with intention, these voices form a single harmony, and the whirl becomes more than spinning: it becomes a state of presence.   And deeper still, the practice reveals the architecture of our being. The way we hold ourselves, the way breath flows, the way movement shapes our inner space. By understanding this inner design, we learn to whirl with less resistance and more freedom, with more grace and less effort. It is like discovering a hidden language of the body, one that speaks directly to the spirit.   Dervish in Progress is therefore both art and meditation, discipline and liberation. It expands and grounds the body, opens and releases the heart, sharpens and calms the mind. What may at first appear as disorientation becomes a new form of clarity — a trust in life, an invitation to meet the unknown with courage. Above all, it is a call to gather, to whirl together, and to witness how motion becomes transformation.   Workshop Schedule   Friday, 27 March 2026 — 19:00 to 22:00 Saturday, 28 March 2026 — 12:00 to 18:00 Sunday, 29 March 2026 — 10:00 to 16:00   Total: 15 hours of guided practice, discovery, and joyful sharing.   Early Bird Prices (valid until 31 October, after which a 15% increase will apply)   Full Rate: 290 € Support Rate: 260 € (for those in real need; we trust your honesty) Whirling Community: 250 € (whirlers with at least 10 workshops; proof required) Two Days: 220 € (for whirlers) One Day: 130 € (for whirlers)   -   The workshop builds step by step, so attending all three days is best. Beginners must start on Friday. If a beginner can only start on Saturday, they must book a 1-hour one-on-one with Ziya Azazi (€90) on Saturday before joining the group. -   If you have joined a whirling workshop before and already know the whirling instructions, you may also attend just one, or two days.   Venue   Compagnie Bougie Brusselsesteenweg 265 9090 Merelbeke-Melle, Belgium www.compagniebougie.be   Contact & Info   Karlien Buysse — +32 479 35 21 65 | karlien@niya.be Eva Zabarylo — +32 475 28 64 28 | eva@compagniebougie.be   “Whirl your body to move your heart and switch your mind.” — Dervish in Progress

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