Anna K

My dance is a reflection of the diversity of my ancestral roots across Central and Southwest Asia, North Africa, Eastern and Western Europe. It celebrates the amalgamation and affinities of music, dance and cultures across a huge region and highlights the creativity that evolves from people in the margins and in between places of societies. These have always existed outside of labels and boxes and never remain static. That is the magic! 🪬✨️ Drumming by the awesome @elvinherrick Full video on annadance.co.uk Music by @chalguhchengi Vocals, kemence, frame drum @sevilayturlington Violin @lulurubyrose Accordion, frame drum @jo.levine1 Oud, zurna @pikechild Video 2021 by @tamsinelliottt Costume @dinahkirby

Can't wait to teach Anatolian Song and Dance workshops with the wonderful @sevilayturlington at this glorious event on Monday! SPIRIT OF SWANA is part of the wider DIASPORA! 2026 Festival A full day of free workshops, live music, DJ's, Food, Film and Crafts for all ages celebrating the SWANA (SouthWest Asia and North Africa) region this Bank Holiday! When: Monday, 4th May Where: Trinity Arts, BS2 ONW  EVENT PROGRAMME Workshops 1:15-1:35 – Anatolian percussion and song family workshop. Bring your instruments if you have them! 1:35-1:55 – Anatolian dance family workshop 1:55-2pm – Family jam, bringing song and dance together 2:15-2:45pm – Anatolian percussion and song adult workshop. Bring your instruments if you have them! 2:45-3:15 – Anatolian dance adult workshop 3:15-3:30 – Jam session, bringing song and dance together CRAFTS 1-3:30pm Flag Making DJs & Performances 2:30pm – Taste of SWANA + DJ’s 4pm – Ayse Roza (live) 5pm – Özcan Ateş (live) 6pm – Vilk Collective (live) 7pm – Dunya (DJ Set) 7:45pm – Short Films from Iran, by Vilk Collective + Q&A 9pm – Finish #swanabristol #turkishdanceuk #anatolianmusicuk #zillskills #diaspora2026

Chalguh Chengi Meaning the spirit of live music and dance in Turkish, is a collective of artists who celebrate the deep-rooted folk music and dance of Anatolia and the Mediterranean. Showcasing the inherent diversity and fluidity of the region, this group brings live performance and fun, interactive family workshops. Chalguh Chengi, is represented by @annakdancer and @sevilayturlington and they will be leading family sessions in Anatolian song, dance and drumming. Participants will learn to sing, drum and dance to traditional folk songs with an opportunity for everyone to come together and share in a circle at the end. People can drop in and out of sessions as they please and everyone is welcome to join regardless of experience! Find out more info about the event via Headfirst. Link in bio 🔗 #anatolian #danceworkshop #singingworkshop #makaaniarts #diasporafestivalbristol

Mark your calendars! A full day of Music, Film, Dance, Food and DJs celebrating the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region right here in Bristol! 🪬 CHALGUH CHENGI will be running family and adult workshops in Anatolian Song and Dance and did you see that it's free??!! It's going to be a good Bank Holiday Monday ✨ More details coming soon...

Join us next Saturday for some good old fashioned communal movement and release! Good vibes guaranteed :) #bristoldance #bellydancebristol #zillskills #bristoldanceclasses #mamasmakingmoves

Join us this Valentine's Day for a Love Dance Fest 🥳🪬✨️ TECHNIQUE & FLOW Take your dance practise to the next level! This workshop focuses on identifying, targeting and recruiting the joints and muscles used in SWANA/belly dance with enhanced stretching, strength training and drills so that you can move more effectively and efficiently in your dance practise. This is TECHNIQUE.  Develop consistent FLOW of movement and musical interpretation through masterfully lead choreography and improvisation in the second half of the workshop. All accompanied by the beautiful music of Anatolia, Egypt, Greece and Armenia. No matter what your level or personal goals, you will come away from this workshop filled with new inspiration and content to fire your home practise through the autumn months ahead. CYMBAL CIRCLE Join the percussion revolution!! Each circle meeting will cover key cymbal patterns* with options to sit, stand and/or dance while playing. We will explore different tonal technique employed in a wide variety of training styles including Turkish Zills, Egyptian Toura and American Finger Cymbals and will end the lesson with an inclusive and supportive improvisation circle. With regular communal practise, we are evolving into a percussion ensemble and welcome new players into the fold to progress the art of finger cymbal playing and its presence in the Southwest. *Key cymbal patterns include 3's, 5's, 7's, 3-3-7, 3-7-3, 3-1-3-1-3, etc Dance Days take place at The Nest, Bean Tree Cafe, Page Park, Bristol BS16 5LB The NEST is inside a beautiful community space in the middle of lovely Page Park. There is a gorgeous little cafe selling food and drink. Frequent busses and free street parking nearby. Details and Booking at #bristoldanceclasses #bristolbellydance #zillskills #swanadancebristol #mamasmakingmoves

Happy New Year!🥳 Our first SWANA Dance Day of 2026, the Year of the Horse, is THIS SATURDAY!🪬 The theme is establishing a new practise for the year that is clear, focused and an extension of our individual light ✨️ TECHNIQUE & FLOW Take your dance practise to the next level! This workshop focuses on identifying, targeting and recruiting the joints and muscles used in SWANA/belly dance with enhanced stretching, strength training and drills so that you can move more effectively and efficiently in your dance practise. This is TECHNIQUE. Develop consistent FLOW of movement and musical interpretation through masterfully lead choreography and improvisation in the second half of the workshop. All accompanied by the beautiful music of Anatolia, Egypt, Greece and Armenia. No matter what your level or personal goals, you will come away from this workshop filled with new inspiration and content to fire your home practise through the autumn months ahead. CYMBAL CIRCLE Join the percussion revolution!! Each circle meeting will cover key cymbal patterns* with options to sit, stand and/or dance while playing. We will explore different tonal technique employed in a wide variety of training styles including Turkish Zills, Egyptian Toura and American Finger Cymbals and will end the lesson with an inclusive and supportive improvisation circle. With regular communal practise, we are evolving into a percussion ensemble and welcome new players into the fold to progress the art of finger cymbal playing and its presence in the Southwest. *Key cymbal patterns include 3's, 5's, 7's, 3-3-7, 3-7-3, 3-1-3-1-3, etc Dance Days take place at The Nest, Bean Tree Cafe, Page Park, Bristol BS16 5LB The NEST is inside a beautiful community space in the middle of lovely Page Park. There is a gorgeous little cafe selling food and drink. Frequent busses and free street parking nearby. Registration at #bellydancebristol #swanadancebristol #zillskills #mamasmakingmoves

Something beautiful is building 🪬✨️ Join us for a monthly dive into SWANA dance technique, flow and percussion 💙 TECHNIQUE & FLOW Take your dance practise to the next level! This workshop focuses on identifying, targeting and recruiting the joints and muscles used in SWANA/belly dance with enhanced stretching, strength training and drills so that you can move more effectively and efficiently in your dance practise. This is TECHNIQUE. Develop consistent FLOW of movement and musical interpretation through masterfully lead choreography and improvisation in the second half of the workshop. All accompanied by the beautiful music of Anatolia, Egypt, Greece and Armenia. No matter what your level or personal goals, you will come away from this workshop filled with new inspiration and content to fire your home practise through the autumn months ahead. CYMBAL CIRCLE Let's start a percussion revolution!! Join us for the 1st of (hopefully) many cymbal circles open to all. Each circle meeting will cover key cymbal patterns* with options to sit, stand and/or dance while playing. We will explore different tonal technique employed in a wide variety of training styles including Turkish Zills, Egyptian Toura and American Finger Cymbals and will end the lesson with an inclusive and supportive improvisation circle. With continued practise together, we can evolve into a percussion ensemble who practise and play together regularly and welcome new players into the fold to progress the art of finger cymbal playing and its presence in the Southwest. What can we achieve if we consistently support and train with each other? I am convinced that it is something very special. *Key cymbal patterns include 3's, 5's, 7's, 3-3-7, 3-7-3, 3-1-3-1-3, etc Register online at #bellydancebristol #zillskills #bristoldanceclass #mamasmakingmoves

London Friends! I'm coming back to town Sunday, 23 November to teach a special workshop and perform in a fabulous dinner show, all organised by the gorgeous @katiebellydancer 🪬✨️ I would LOVE to see you all there! I'm told that spaces are selling fast so make sure to book in advance 🧿💙

At a time where a lot is going on, come and be in this warm, cosy solidarity space supporting Global Majority Artists as they try out new material. Expect theatre, dance, prose and of course, as Aisha’s involved, some singing together! All proceeds go to @chooselove . Grab your tickets today! Link in bio xxx

As the sun dips lower and blankets come out of closets we are diving into dance in a beautiful way 🪬✨️ Open to all level dancers from beginner to pro 🧿 Sunday, 12 October Saturday, 8 November TECHNIQUE & FLOW 1-3pm Take your dance practise to the next level! This workshop focuses on identifying, targeting and recruiting the joints and muscles used in SWANA/belly dance with enhanced stretching, strength training and drills so that you can move more effectively and efficiently in your dance practise. This is TECHNIQUE. Develop consistent FLOW of movement and musical interpretation through masterfully lead choreography and improvisation in the second half of the workshop. All accompanied by the beautiful music of Anatolia, Egypt, Greece and Armenia. No matter what your level or personal goals, you will come away from this workshop filled with new inspiration and content to fire your home practise through the autumn months ahead. CYMBAL CIRCLE 3:15-4:15pm Let's start a percussion revolution!! Join us for the 1st of (hopefully) many cymbal circles open to all. Each circle meeting will cover key cymbal patterns* with options to sit, stand and/or dance while playing. We will explore different tonal technique employed in a wide variety of training styles including Turkish Zills, Egyptian Toura and American Finger Cymbals and will end the lesson with an inclusive and supportive improvisation circle. With continued practise together, we can evolve into a percussion ensemble who practise and play together regularly and welcome new players into the fold to progress the art of finger cymbal playing and its presence in the Southwest. What can we achieve if we consistently support and train with each other? I am convinced that it is something very special.*Key cymbal patterns include 3's, 5's, 7's, 3-3-7, 3-7-3, 3-1-3-1-3, etc All inside Bristol's beautiful Page Park at NEST Details and Registration link in Bio #bellydancebristol #turkishdanceuk #bellydanceuk #bristoldance #mamasmakingmoves

CLICKETY CLACK WITH ANNA KEMPER: FOR ALL - A demonstration 🤩 Here’s what you can learn in this cymbal technique workskop: Bellydancers mainly employ 1 tonal technique for playing cymbals and while this is the solid foundation needed to dance and play at the same time, there is a whole world of other sounds that can be recruited to bring a fuller musicality to the music you are dancing with Anna will guide dancers through a range of possibilities including playing “the tips” of your cymbals as well as some basic Egyptian Toura (finger cymbal) technique that can be used on our smaller dancer cymbals while moving Dancers will learn these techniques and then put them into practice with movement combinations to unlock the potential of what can be played whilst dancing freely THIS IS OPEN FOR ALL We recommend you bring your own cymbals if you have them but there will be spares to borrow if you forget! Learn to play and dance with ease to familiar time signatures like 4/4 as well as the more unusual 9/8, often used in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean We can’t wait to improve our technique, will you join us? 💎🧡 Direct workshop ticket link here: /workshops/39-clickety-clack-with-anna-kemper-for-all/ #tuesdaytechnique #fingercymbals #DaNceJoY 📆 3 - 5 October 2025 📍Victoria Hall, Saltaire, West Yorkshire 🇬🇧 💻 dancejoy.co.uk 📧 [email protected] #dancejoyfestival #jewelofyorkshire #ukbellydancefestival #ukbellydance #internationaldancefestival #bellydancefestival #dancefestival #ukdancefestival #danceforjoy #bellydance #orientaldance #fusiondance #bellydancers #bellydanceworkshops #danceworkshops #ukdancers #raqssharki #bellydancelovers #bellydancejoy #joy #21anniversary