Dance style · Turkey
Turkish Oriental
The Turkish branch of the dance: faster, bolder, with Romani influence, 9/8 karşılama rhythms, floor work and zil (finger cymbal) virtuosity.
Movement
Big travelling steps, high energy, playful 9/8 phrasing, expressive floor sections and near-constant zils.
Costume
Historically more revealing cuts than the Egyptian bedlah, heavy on fringe.
Music
Rhythms of this style
People