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For art and culture lovers, a walk through the graceful Hagia Sophia with its small minarets is an excellent window into life during the Byzantine era. Another tremendous hidden Gem is Mount Nemrut, with a bizarre view of vast figurines at sunrise. Turkey's rich heritage is spectacular, from the red brick ruins en route to the Silk Road city of Ani to the Ottoman-era mansions of Antalya.

Turkey is known for its sophisticated culture that reflects in various dances. Let us look at various dance forms in Turkey.

Bar

From Eastern Turkey is a structure formation dance in which groups in open areas perform. It is presentable by both male and female dancers. In this dance, people move side by side, while Turkish music fills the air with the utmost skill from the talented instrumentalist. When performing this dance, people often wear costumes to bring out the native Turkish style.

Zeybek

Zybek is a type of Aegan dance filled with colourfully dressed dances called EFe. Men mainly dance as a symbol of courage and heroism. Zeybek is a traditional dance in Western Anatolia, with the music played varying in tempo, from slow to fast and eventually high speed. Generally, the measures of the dance are from 9/2 and 9/8.

Horon

The Horon dance is a uniquely crafted folk dance. Horon is performed in groups measuring 7/16 since their melodies are perceived to be very fast. The dancers in black with silver trimmings, with their arms linked, quivering to the vibrations of the Kemençe.

Hora

You will find the Hora dance in most wedding ceremonies. The dance is structured with fast performances and a dominant measure of 9/8. The dancers create a frenzied environment that suits the celebratory nature of wedding ceremonies while honouring their culture.

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