This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2025 season. This season is now over.

Male belly dancer Azad Kaan from Türkiye
Adelaide Fringe 2025

One Night in Istanbul

Istanbul is a magical city where East meets West and cultures converge. Discover the beauty of Istanbul’s history and the surrounding cultures that were once part of the Ottoman Empire through the mesmerising art of belly dance. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the internationally acclaimed male belly dancer Azad Kaan, Türkiye’s master dancer, choreographer, and teacher, alongside a talented ensemble of Australian dancers and musicians. Don’t miss this extraordinary night in Istanbul at the Fringe—an experience that promises to ignite your senses!

Presented by: Belly Dance Elysium

Belly Dance Elysium, based in Adelaide, is one of Australia’s premier schools for belly (oriental) dance, along with other Middle Eastern dance styles and drumming. It stands out as one of the few schools in Australia led by a Middle Eastern director. Gül, who has a deep-rooted passion for this art form, is dedicated to sharing her love for dance and music in various ways—through teaching, organizing festivals and shows, and participating in notable events like the Fringe and OzAsia.
Dance • International
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17) | 18+

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

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Presented by: Belly Dance Elysium

Belly Dance Elysium, based in Adelaide, is one of Australia’s premier schools for belly (oriental) dance, along with other Middle Eastern dance styles and drumming. It stands out as one of the few schools in Australia led by a Middle Eastern director. Gül, who has a deep-rooted passion for this art form, is dedicated to sharing her love for dance and music in various ways—through teaching, organizing festivals and shows, and participating in notable events like the Fringe and OzAsia.

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