Mirroring choreographer Ceyda Tanc’s dual heritage, AYNA weaves Turkish folk dance traditions with modern British social dance, reflecting on the power of dance to unite us. With hypnotic rhythm and striking synchronicity, an all-female cast reference the meditative movements of whirling dervishes, traditionally practiced by men. Set to a driving soundtrack by Asta Hiroki, blending Eastern and Western sounds, this unmissable performance celebrates dance, togetherness, and the universal desire for belonging.
Led by British-Turkish Choreographer, Ceyda Tanc, the company’s athletic contemporary dance work is influenced by traditional Turkish folk dance. Their distinctive style subverts virtuoso movements of male Turkish folk dancers with an all-female cast, expressing captivating forms, unified strength and a strong yet sensual energy. Ceyda’s work seeks to challenge traditional gender representation in dance and promote the intersection of cultures in modern Britain. She draws on themes of ritual, ceremony and community to create work that is unapologetically feminist. ‘Tanc presents different images of femininity, and the company present a united energy, a solid sisterhood. Who run the world? Girls.’ – The Guardian
