Kizlar
Ceyda Tanc Dance
About Kizlar
Kizlar (meaning girls)... is a demonstration of sass, power and self-possession.
The Guardian
KIZLAR is a celebration of what it means to be female. Combining Turkish folk dance with stunning athletic movement, this captivating show presents different images of femininity, from the tender to the powerful.
Subverting traditionally male Turkish folk dances with an all-female company, KIZLAR brings unified strength and a strong yet sensual energy to the stage.
This highly visual spectacle is accompanied by a powerful, rhythmic soundtrack blending Eastern sounds with modern beats.
This show is touring as part of the Rural Touring Dance Initiative, a national project which supports dance artists and rural promoters to make great dance performance events happen in rural spaces. This version of Aunusthan has been adapted specifically for rural touring.
About Ceyda Tanc Dance
Led by British-Turkish choreographer, Ceyda Tanc, the company creates athletic contemporary dance influenced by Tanc’s Turkish heritage. Ceyda’s work seeks to challenge traditional gender representation in dance and highlight the intersection of cultures in modern Britain, embedding themes of feminism, ritual and ceremony. Ceyda Tanc Dance creates work that is accessible and enjoyable for all audiences. With community and participation at the core of their practice, the company’s community engagement work reaches people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with high-quality and empowering dance that celebrates culture and human connection.
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Cast and Creatives
Choreographer: Ceyda Tanc
Dancers: Chloe Mead, Colette Kite, Gabriella Sanders, Gemma Shrubb
Producer: Hayley Ovens
Music: Original Composition By Asta Hiroki
Costume: Holly Murray, Karin Tanc, The Vampire’s Wife
Set Design: Sand Interiors, Szilard Varga
Dramaturg: Lou Cope
