Yallah! Workshops with Asli!
Fun and Sassy Turkish Pop Choreography
AUGUST 4TH, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Asli is known for her fun and sassy choreographies. In this class, learn how to charm your audience and discover your inner sass. The song that we will work on is called “Rakkas” by Sezen Aksu, Queen of Turkish Pop. During this class, you will also discover the dynamism and versatility of Turkish pop music.
All levels
2 Hours
$45 - Early Bird Single Workshop
$50 - At Door Single Workshop
$80 - Early Bird Both Workshops
$90 - At Door Both Workshops
no refunds
Location: Tacoma Dance Studios
1127 Broadway STE 204 Tacoma, WA 98402
Turkish Romani Dance – Roman Havasi
AUGUST 3RD, 11:00AM - 1:30PM
Turkish Romani dance known as Roman Havasi is a unique cultural dance style performed by Romani people living in Turkiye where it is especially popular. During this class, you will learn footsteps and hand gestures while working on a short choreography. You will also leave this class with basic knowledge of cultural background of this dance style and Turkish Romani people.
All levels
2.5 Hours
$45 - Early Bird Single Workshop
$50 - At Door Single Workshop
$80 - Early Bird Both Workshops
$90 - At Door Both Workshops
no refunds
Location: Tacoma Dance Studios
1127 Broadway STE 204 Tacoma, WA 98402
About Aslı Rakkas
Asli is an award-winning Turkish dancer and instructor based in Toronto, Canada. She was born and raised in Turkiye and brought her Turkish dance knowledge to Canada where she shares it with others by teaching and performing.
Asli’s passion for dance comes from her childhood. She was part of an Azerbaijani dance troupe during primary school and tried to mimic bellydancers on TV. This childhood passion turned into a reality when she took her first class after moving to Canada.
Asli became an adamant student of Bellydance, always looking to improve her skills. She took classes from internationally famous teachers like Randa Kamel, Aziza of Montreal, Tito, Sahar Samara, Shahrazad, Ahmet Tito and Mohamed Salah.
She has performed in many international and local festivals like Dance Ontario, Habari Africa Festival, Taste of Middle East, Canadian Arab Orchestra Multicultural Festival, Celebrating Dance Festival, Rouh Arabi in London, England, and Community Folk Art Council as part of dance troupes and as a soloist.
Asli organized a weekend workshop event where she hosted Egyptian dance star Zara, and in August 2024 hosts internationally famous Turkish dancer Azad Khan.
Asli is teaching locally and internationally online and in person. She will be teaching in August 2024 at Tacoma, Washington and in October 2024 in Torquay, England at the Celebrating Dance Festival.
Asli is known for her expressive, joyful, and engaging performances. One of Asli’s specialties is Roman Havasi (Turkish Romani Dance), which she learned in her home country and from international teachers like Serkan Tutar and Iana Komarnytska.
Asli is also a talented Tanoura Sufi dancer performing regularly at public and private events.
Asli’s mission is to share her love of dance through teaching and making your special event a day to remember.