9th Istanbul Dance Festival Dates: 25 March - 13 April 2020 Venue: GRAND PERA-CERCLE D'ORIENT Located in the city center and the main street of Istanbul. stiklal Street. [hidden] (5 minutes walk to the metro station (Taksim). Public transportation from/to Taksim is available for 24 Hours. WEBSITE: [hidden] FOR BOOKING: [hidden] ARTISTS/LINE UP [hidden] HIGHLIGHTS Thousands of Social Dancers from over 100 Countries 250 Instructors 20 Days of Workshops, Shows, Parties (Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba/Semba/Afro House, Cuban, Reggaeton, Forro-Brazilian Dance, Milonga, Lindy Hop, Zumba, Syrtaki, Balfolk-European Folk Dances) Cosimo Bachata Concert (Italy) Amazing Shows, Exclusive Workshops by World Champions Karen Ricardo (Argentina/Chile) Rafel Carine (Brazil) Fernando Sosa Tropical Gem (Italy) Leticia Gabriel (Argentina) All Level Workshops in 40 Dance Styles Salsa LA-NY- Cuban Styles, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Kizomba, Semba, Tango, Waltz, Tarraxinha, Zouk, Forro, Afro House, Afrobeat, Hip Hop, Dance Hall, Zumba, Contemporary, Reggaeton, Swing, Lindy Hop, Flamenco, Afro Rumba, Urban/Street, Funky, Jazz, Ballet, Belly Dance, Balfolk-European Folk Dances, Syrtaki-Greek Dance, Turkish Gypsy Dance, Zeybek-Western Anatolian Dance... Choreography Bootcamps Trainings Leticia Gabriel Bachata Sensual Bootcamp (28 - 29 March) Kizomba Teachers Training by Isabelle Felicien (30 - 31 March) Kizomba Ladies Styling Bootcamp by Viktoria Scheglova (28 - 29 March Ezgi Zaman Dance Project Bootcamp (3 - 5 April) Street Dance Carnival, Open Air Parties Festival Pre Post Tours (Ephesus, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Gallipoli and Troy) Bosphorus and Two Continents, Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tours, Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque Sultanahmet, Topkap Palace, Dolmabahe Palace, Underground Cistern, Princess Islands More artists will be added soon for Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba GENERAL PROGRAMME 25 March Wednesday 21:00 03:00 Welcome Party - Sait Halim Pasha Mension A 19th-century Ottoman mansion located at the heart of the Bosphorus [hidden] 26 March Thursday 13:00 18:00 Half Day Old City Tour (Istanbul Classics) (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, German Fountain, Basilica Cistern) Take a walk through Istanbul's beautiful Old City - Sultanahmet district and see some of the city's best sights. Experience centuries of religion and fascinating history at the magnificent Hagia Sophia. Admire the beautiful architecture and interior of the Blue Mosque. Walk along the historic Hippodrome and its impressive monuments, including the German Fountain and Basilica Cistern. Chance to visit the Grand Bazaar. More Info below.