I often mention the Whirling Dervishes as one of my great inspirations. The dervishes are a branch of Sufism, the mystic religion of Persia. They whirl as a form of meditation. Last fall my friend Michael showed me this video of a stylized whirling dervish performance in a popular German talent show. Warning: There are some cheesy commercials at the beginning. The performance is worth the wait though :)

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