Explore the musicality, stylization, and expressive depth of Turkish Romani dance and Greek Tsifteteli, two interconnected dance styles with unique qualities rooted in shared Anatolian and Eastern Mediterranean cultures.

Both styles are grounded in improvisation, musical interpretation, and personal expression. Turkish Romani dance brings energetic, grounded footwork, rhythmic torso articulations, and expressive gestures shaped by the distinctive 9/8 rhythm, while Greek Tsifteteli offers fluidity, subtle isolations, and strong emphasis on emotional connection, often in social or interactive settings.

Each class will include cultural context and focused technique work, balancing
combination drills with improvisation. Students will explore both social and
performance approaches while developing musicality and individual expression
across these interconnected styles.

• May 31 class is rescheduled to June 28 from 6:00-6:55 pm

This class is recommended for Intermediate and above as it will incorporate a
variety of fundamental technical skills

Prerequisite: Sahara Dance Intermediate 1 Technique.