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title: DERVISH IN PROGRESS
description: "Dervish in Progress is a solo that deals with the \"ingenuity\" of the last stage of life, which is also the subject of Sufism that deals with the individual's comprehension at this level. This performance is Ziya Azazi's…"
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date: 2026-08-11
modified: 2026-08-11
author: Ziya Azazi
category: Performances
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  - Performances
lang: en-US
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# DERVISH IN PROGRESS

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> Dervish in Progress is a solo that deals with the "ingenuity" of the last stage of life, which is also the subject of Sufism that deals with the individual's comprehension at this level. This performance is Ziya Azazi's first solo in his individual art career as a result of 5 years of research on…

Dervish in Progress is a solo that deals with the "ingenuity" of the last stage of life, which is also the subject of Sufism that deals with the individual's comprehension at this level. This performance is Ziya Azazi's first solo in his individual art career as a result of 5 years of research on whirling. His work has been exhibited in 45 countries to date, forms the basis of today's DIP terminology and philosophy, and lays the groundwork for the structuring of various workshops and trainings.


Concept/Choreography/Dance: Ziya Azazi 
 Music: Mercan Dede
 Light: Lutz Deppe & Michael Wagner
 Costume Design: Ischiko (Premiere: 2004, Barcelona, Spain )