Turkish Rom is the dance of the Roma (Gypsy) people of Turkey. (Gypsy is now considered a derogatory term). Earthy and full of energy and humor, it is usually performed to a Romany 9/8 which is similar to a Karsilama and has some shared elements. Rom dancing often incorporates gestures and miming in addition to many characteristic dance steps. Roman dancers also throw their bellies around a lot. It is very appropriate to bring some Rom flavor into a Turkish Oriental Routine in particular. Turkish Oriental has much of its roots in Rom dance.

Shems’s Turkish Rom YouTube Playlist