Ceyda Tanc Dance
Kizlar
A celebration of what it means to be female, Kizlar is an aesthetically driven exploration of femininity and masculinity, strength and vulnerability, creating a visually stunning dance work.
Ceyda Tanc Dance creates dynamic contemporary dance influenced by Tanc’s Turkish heritage. Drawing on the virtuoso movements of male Turkish dancers with an all-female company, their unique movement vocabulary combines athletic contemporary movement with traditional Turkish folk dance, conveying striking shapes and a strong, sensual energy. Tanc’s work seeks to challenge traditional gender representation and highlight the intersection of cultures in modern Britain, embedding themes of feminism, ritual and ceremony.
Choreography: Ceyda Tanc
Dancers: Gemma Shrubb, Chloe Mead, Freya Simpson, Gabriella Sanders, Colette Kite, Georgia Marshall
Music: Original composition by Asta Hiroki
Costume: Holly Murray, Karin Tanc, The Vampire’s Wife
Set Design: Sand Interiors, Szilard Varga
Lighting: Georgia Godfrey
Photography: Roarke Pearce and Amber Tanc
Supported by Brighton Festival, English National Ballet, South East Dance and The Studio.
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Photo: Roarke Pearce