The Persia-born Rumi — who was living in Konya, then the capital of the Turkish Seljuk Empire — told his followers, “There are many roads which lead to God. I have chosen the one of dance ...

I always had a wiggle and a bop. And when my parents would put on traditional Turkish dance and music, I’d imitate the TV. They threw me into rhythmic gymnastics and dance when I was 7.

“Not only Turkish people, but also foreigners from ... of Turkey’s 81 provinces and document their unique musical and dance heritage,” he said. “I want to pay tribute to everyone, in ...

After a triumphant, sold-out production at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara in March 2024 — complete with a standing ovation and glowing reviews ...