Whirling Dervish
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Whirling Dervish (plural Whirling Dervishes)
A Sufi of an ascetic order, centered in Turkey but widespread internationally, whose ritual religious observances involve mystical poetry of Mevlana (Rumi), music, and a whirling dance.
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I want a performance style that's more cerebral and emotional than physical. I want to be a creative artist, not a whirling dervish.