The aim of this course is to teach through videos Harmandalı, one of the popular
and important types of Zeybek, i.e. a form of folk dance performed mainly in
Western and Central Anatolia. The eight-week training includes introduction to
the dance, moves, women’s and men’s figures, music and step coordination.
Participants will be able to perform Harmandalı if they practice regularly.
Week 1. Preparations, Positions
Week 2. Arm Positions and Step Coordination
Week 3. History, Main Steps and First Figure
Week 4. First Photographers and Their Works
Weeks 5-7. Various Figures in Harmandalı
Week 8. Combination of Harmandalı Figures Accompanied by Music