Serkan Tutar is an international award winning Turkish bellydancer & teacher, “Male Bellydancer of the world 2008” and winner of “Brandon Oasis 2006”, and organizer of the Rakkas Istanbul International Oriental Dance Festival. Serkan currently lives in Belgium, where he is renown for his Middle Eastern dance instruction and performances. His teaching methods are clear and concise, delivered with kindness in a supportive environment. Students from across Belgium and around the world seek him out as a dance instructor and mentor.

In this episode you will learn about:

- Similarities between Turkish and Egyptian dance styles.

- Terminology nuances: ‘gypsy’, ‘Roman’, ‘belly dance’, ‘oriental’ and ‘raks sharki’

- Difference between dance festivals and dance events.

- How to check if you are ready to teach, and how to approach your teacher on this topic.

- Are style and personality the same thing?

Show Notes to this episode:

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