Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 pm

 

Come join us for Karadeniz dances!

  • Recommended for ages 12 and above. Instructor approval needed for 11 and younger - prior dance experience required.


Spring 2023

Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 pm

 

After a longer-than-desired hiatus, we have picked up pace and are continuing learning different dances from Turkey. In Spring 2023, the focus will be Adıyaman region.

  • Recommended for ages 12 and above. Instructor approval needed for 11 and younger - prior dance experience required.

  • Proof of vaccination REQUIRED for all eligible attendees (12 and older)


Fall 2020

Thursdays 5:30 - 7 pm

 

A 6-week program, STARTING OCTOBER 15, to teach the recently popular “Erik Dalı” dance with a lively music in the background.

Recommended for all ages 6-99.

Send your name, last name and phone number to tufod.southbay@gmail.com to register.

 

Spring 2020

Sundays 2 - 3:30 pm

 

These are dedicated classes with focus on a certain region in Turkey. In 2020 Spring, we will continue to learn folk dances from the Adıyaman region of Turkey.

Recommended for ages 11 and above. Instructor approval needed for 10 and younger - prior dance experience required.

 

Spring 2020 (Kids)

Sundays 1 - 2 pm

 

Introductory classes to Turkish folk dances from all around the country. These classes include lighter and less structured moves with focus on the basic listening, muscle memory, music/body coordination and rhythm skills, some of which are unique to the regional tunes. Students are also taught the history behind the dances.

Recommended for ages 5-10.

 

Fall 2019

Sundays 2 - 3:30 pm

 

These are dedicated classes with focus on a certain region in Turkey. In Fall 2019, the focus will be Adiyaman dances.

Recommended for ages 11 and above. Instructor approval needed for 10 and younger - prior dance experience required.

 

Fall 2019 (Kids)

Sundays 1 - 2 pm

 

Introductory classes to Turkish folk dances from all around the country. These classes include lighter and less structured moves with focus on the basic listening, muscle memory, music/body coordination and rhythm skills, some of which are unique to the regional tunes. Students are also taught the history behind the dances.

Recommended for ages 5-10.

 

Spring 2019 (Kids)

Sundays 1 - 3 pm

 

Introductory classes with simple moves but dazzling choreography with dances from the Elazığ region (Çayda Çıra).