Middle East & North Africa

Turkey · Sema & Folk

Mevlevi Sema is a spiritual ceremony, not simply a stage dance. Turkish folk practices such as halay, horon and zeybek have distinct regional settings, while contemporary ensembles present selected repertoires in theatres.

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History

Mevlevi communities developed Sema through religious practice; modern preservation and presentation have changed its public settings. Regional folk dance continues through local transmission, cultural associations and concert ensembles.

Key forms

Sema
Halay
Horon
Zeybek

Elements

Ceremonial context
Group formations
Regional rhythms

Masters & companies

Mevlevi communities
Turkish folk ensembles

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