Vocational School of Justice
CAPTURED HEARTS WITH THEIR DANCES
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Folk Dances Club shared the same stage with members of the National Down Syndrome Association. National Down Syndrome Association Folklore Up Group performed ‘çayda çıra’ dance. The Rhythm Up Group of the Association mesmerized the audience with their rhythm performance. Audience of more than a thousand strongly applauded the children.
‘All colours of Anatolia’
Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen, Rector of Izmir University of Economics watched the event with Sami Altunel, Volunteer Chairman of the Board of National Down Syndrome Association. ‘Anadolu’dan Esintiler’ Dance Group from Dokuz Eylül University performed dances from Burdur and Gaziantep regions and received many applauds. While IUE Folk Dances Club performed dances from Zeybek, Üsküp, Karadeniz, and Kafkas regions, whirling dervish, oriental dance, roman dance and aşuk-maşuk (dancers in puppet costumes) fired up the night at the event titled “10th Ekonomiden Kalbe, Kalpten Dansa”.
‘Honour to be here’
Ali Eren Aslan, President of IUE Folk Dances Club, stated that they had an exhausting and fast-paced process. “Dances are a tool to reflect the values of the culture we belong to. Sharing the stage with members of the National Down Syndrome Association was a big honour for us.”