GIROVAGO - Dani Pannullo Dancetheatre Co. "Girovago", which means whirling, is the name of Dani Pannullo’s project developed in Cairo in the spring of 2010. Inspired by the four seasons, it brings four dancers together on stage (a boy, a youngster, an adult and an old man) where they ponder existence through movement. Although the show is based on Egyptian Tanoura, this particular vision from a European director casts a new light on an ancient tradition. While performing a previous show called “Desordances_3, from Dervish to Break” in Egypt, Dani Pannullo developed a close relationship with the traditional culture of the Cairo’s Dervishes and Tanoura Folk Dance. The production and artistic creation of the show took place entirely in Cairo. Dani Pannullo selected Egyptian Dervishes who participated in the creative process leading to the creation of "Whirling." The costumes of the show were made in accordance with the Tanoura tradition of collaboration with local embroiderers. Pannullo began this fruitful collaboration during the production of his previous show. “Girovago” opened in Egypt in April 2010 at the Ottoman Sama'khana Monastery (the current headquarters of Italian Centre for Egyptian Archaeological Restoration) located next to the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo. And, right afterwards, during the month of May 2010, toured in Spain performing in all the Universities of Andalusia. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SCENES OF “GIROVAGO” (WHIRLING) Spring: A child spins, plays, mimes and gets dizzy while attempting his first Dervish whirls. He’s dressed in white, wearing a simple Jellabiya and a traditional cap. He dances to well-known Egyptian children’s songs. Summer: A young man dresses himself on stage in front of an imaginary mirror. He is proud to whirl so beautifully for his God but this pride needs to be measured to avoid falling into vanity. His clothes are spectacular. Dressed in white, he wears a richly embroidered Tanoura with original details. Autumn: The adult is strong and sure of his movement, reflecting a mature style in contrast with choreographic games of youth. His clothing is austere and he wears a traditional looking Jellabiya and Tanoura. Winter: The old man turns in a slow trance and looks as if he is almost ready to fall. He is dressed in the Jellabiya of a child. The child and the old man meet but dance different seasons. Youthful movements see the old man exploring his inner child while the boy strives for maturity. +INFO: www.danipannullo.com
