More lively and athletic than Egyptian style, much of Turkish Oryantal dance is based upon Rom (or colloquially and incorrectly called Gypsy) moves, still practiced
in the Sulukele Quarter of Istanbul. Turkish cabaret-style dancers wear full-skirted costumes that show a lot of leg and fly during the whirls, spins and hops
that are the hallmarks of this style, as are deep backbends and floor work. Finger cymbals are usually played in a quick 3/4 or 9/8 time signature, veils are used extensively.
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