Music and dance - along with tea and coffee - are cornerstones of Turkish daily life.
During Rachel’s 2-month trip around Türkiye last year, she encountered joyful cultural practices and rituals everywhere. In this potted tour, you’ll vicariously enjoy a typical night out with live music; glimpse a henna night (pre-wedding) party; discover regional folk dances still practised today; and more!
Part travelogue, part storytelling, part cultural overview; this is not a dance class (though we might take a break and get up for a brief Halay). It is primarily a slide show (videos and photos), with commentary and time for questions, focussing on what’s of most interest to dancers. Sit back, sip your tea, and imagine yourself travelling from Istanbul to the Black Sea to the world’s pistachio capital, Gaziantep: meeting and dancing with locals throughout your journey.
If you’re planning a trip to Türkiye, you’ll get useful tips on finding dance-related experiences. Or if you don’t think you’ll get there yourself, this is the next best thing!
Presentation runs approx 1hr15min plus discussion / Q&A time
BYO afternoon coffee, or let us offer you a cup of tea. Book before 20 August for a free piece of baklava too!
Location:
Amera’s Palace, Level 2, 314-316 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Music and dance - along with tea and coffee - are cornerstones of Turkish daily life.
During Rachel’s 2-month trip around Türkiye last year, she encountered joyful cultural practices and rituals everywhere. In this potted tour, you’ll vicariously enjoy a typical night out with live music; glimpse a henna night (pre-wedding) party; discover regional folk dances still practised today; and more!
Part travelogue, part storytelling, part cultural overview; this is not a dance class (though we might take a break and get up for a brief Halay). It is primarily a slide show (videos and photos), with commentary and time for questions, focussing on what’s of most interest to dancers. Sit back, sip your tea, and imagine yourself travelling from Istanbul to the Black Sea to the world’s pistachio capital, Gaziantep: meeting and dancing with locals throughout your journey.
If you’re planning a trip to Türkiye, you’ll get useful tips on finding dance-related experiences. Or if you don’t think you’ll get there yourself, this is the next best thing!
Presentation runs approx 1hr15min plus discussion / Q&A time
BYO afternoon coffee, or let us offer you a cup of tea. Book before 20 August for a free piece of baklava too!
Location:
Amera’s Palace, Level 2, 314-316 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
