ART 232 – Performing Turkish Folk Dances
Course Content:
Providing general information about Traditional Turkish Folk Dances (their types, instruments, rhythms, and clothing) and teaching and ensuring the comprehension of selected dance examples suitable for Turkish Folk Dance genres.
Topics Covered:
Week 1: Information about the course syllabus and introduction
Week 2: General information about Turkish Folk Dances
Week 3: Zeybek Dances
Week 4: Kıvrak Zeybeks and Tekes
Week 5: Spoon Dances
Week 6: Hora and Karşılamas
Week 7: Dance Studies (Yeni yol, Köprülü)
Week 8: Midterm Exam
Week 9: Halays
Week 10: Black Sea Steps
Week 11: Seğmen Dances
Week 12: Presentations
Week 13: Presentations
Week 14: Review session before the final
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