We are studying Turkish Oriental dance, or bellydance. We can choose to spend more time on upbeat Turkish pop, classic old bellydance music, slow, sensual  chiftetellis, or the karsilama. Powerful strutting, turning, and snaky arm movements are highlights of the Turkish Oriental style. We will include some Romani (Gypsy) music and movements which can be incorporated in bellydance. Veil and or finger cymbals (zils) will be used, and learning a 9/8 rhythm will be included. I have a lot of zils and veils for the borrowing, and if you have your own, please bring them!
Here is a nice article on Turkish Oriental Dance: http://www.kristinamelike.com/oriental.html
If you want to buy zils  Turquoise International or Saroyan brands are best. The Saroyan Nefertiti model is an excellent starter set.
Here is an excellent article on Turkish dance by Artemis Mourat.
Here is a youtube playlist for the upcoming Turkish Dance session.
0. Because it is sooooo awesome- a staged modern version of the Romani dance
1. Nesrin Topkapi, Vintage Turkish Oriental Dance
2. Tulay Karaka, from the 70s
3. Modern Turkish dancer, Didem, dancing to the 9/8,  for the stage
4. Reyhan, another modern dancer doin8 9/8 for the stage.
5. Tulay Karaca again, dancing a 9/8 - Oriental costuming, and she is actually Romani.
6. A man  performing to a nice slow 9/8- I believe it's Ahmet Ogren.
7. Men dancing Köçek style. Here is information on this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%B6%C3%A7ek