AYNA

Mirroring choreographer Ceyda Tanc’s dual heritage, AYNA weaves Turkish folk dance traditions with modern British social dance, reflecting on the power of dance to unite us. With hypnotic rhythm and striking synchronicity, an all-female cast reference the meditative movements of whirling dervishes, traditionally practiced by men.

Set in a nightclub with a live DJ, Asta Hiroki, blending Eastern and Western sounds and a digital community cast, this unmissable performance celebrates dance, togetherness, and the universal desire for belonging.

Led by British-Turkish Choreographer, Ceyda Tanc, the company's athletic contemporary dance work is influenced by traditional Turkish folk dance. Their distinctive aesthetic subverts virtuoso movements of male Turkish folk dancers with an all-female cast, expressing captivating forms, unified strength and a strong yet sensual energy.

Ceyda’s work seeks to challenge traditional gender representation in dance and promote the intersection of cultures in modern Britain. She draws on themes of ritual, ceremony and community to create work that is unapologetically feminist.

Composer and DJ, Asta Hiroki is a long term collaborator of Ceyda Tanc Dance. He is a nu jazz / electronica music producer and visual artist based in Paris, France. A staple of tastemaker radio stations, including BBC6Music (Tom Ravenscroft, Cerys Matthews, Don Letts, Iggy Pop, Deb Grant, Huey Morgan), alongside BBC Radio 1 (DJ Jaguar), BBC3, KCRW, and KEXP. In 2025 he is set to release a full-length collaboration album with Tristan de Liège via Folded Music and his next solo album.

Please note that this is a standing show. Wheelchair users are able to move around the space as they wish. There is limited seating available for access customers - please contact [javascript protected email address] to reserve a seat.