Anatolian folk dance · community nights across America

Move together.
Feel Anatolia.

Halay, horon, zeybek, çiftetelli and more — taught in a welcoming room where beginners, families, friends and experienced dancers can share the floor.

Now forming groups in Texas and expanding across the United States.
A line of Anatolian folk dancers performing in traditional dress
Hands joined · rhythm shared
Old traditions. New friends. One floor.

The dances

One land. Many rhythms.

Sessions can focus on one style or mix several regional traditions depending on the group and instructor.

01

Halay

Linked hands, grounded steps and a shared pulse that builds the whole line together.

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02

Horon

Fast, precise Black Sea energy with tight formations and a lively, driving rhythm.

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03

Zeybek

Proud, spacious movement with strong posture and expressive solo or group patterns.

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04

Çiftetelli

Celebratory rhythm, freer movement and an easy way to bring the room onto the floor.

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All levelsFirst-timers welcome
1–2 hoursTypical session
All agesKids to grandparents
No partnerJoin the group
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Who it's for

A good floor belongs to everyone.

You don’t need to be from Anatolia. You only need curiosity, a little rhythm, and the desire to move with other people.

The social dancer

You love line dancing, wedding floors, folk nights, or simply learning a new rhythm with friends.

The culture-curious

Explore dances shaped by the regions, music and communities of Anatolia — through movement, not a lecture.

The community-minded

A wholesome, active night where families, neighbors, newcomers and longtime dancers can meet face to face.

What we run

Choose your kind of night.

Most popular

Community dance nights

Friendly group sessions for adults of every level. Learn the basics, then dance them with music.

Ages 5–12

Kids & culture

Simple steps, rhythm games and age-appropriate introductions to regional traditions.

Private groups

Women-only & men-only sessions

Private group options can be arranged when your community or event prefers them.

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Weddings & events

Bring an instructor-led Anatolian dance experience to weddings, festivals, schools and community events.

Easy to join

How it works.

Tell us where you are. We build nearby groups and organize the session when enough dancers are ready.

STEP 01

Sign up

Share your name, email and ZIP code so we know your area.

STEP 02

We form a group

We connect people nearby and match the group with an instructor.

STEP 03

Meet & learn

Arrive as you are. We teach the basic steps before the full dance begins.

STEP 04

Dance together

Music up, hands joined, and the room becomes the class.

Watch first

See Anatolia in motion.

A few examples of the energy, rhythm and community behind Anatolian folk dance.

More from the dance floor

Another example of Anatolian group dance and rhythm.

Community performance

Watch another folk dance performance on Facebook.

Simple pricing

No membership required.

Simple, clear pricing for community sessions, kids sessions and private events.

Community

Dance nights

$30

Per person for a community dance session.

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Kids

Kids & culture

$20

Per child for kids & culture sessions.

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Events

Private booking

From $250

Weddings, festivals, schools, celebrations and private groups.

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