Hodjapasha Dance

Información

The dance being performed is that of the Whirling Dervish, which has its' roots in Sufism and is derived from the great Muslim poet and mystic, Rumi (13th century). In their distinctive costumes, the dancers represent the human being's spiritual journey, an ascent by means of intelligence and love to Perfection.

This dance theater is located in the center of the historical peninsula of Istanbul and has been converted from a 550 year old historical Turkish bath called Hodzhapasha Hamami in 2008. It was originally built by Hodja Sinan Pasha, who was a teacher and mentor of Fatih Sultan Mehmet during 1470. It was a public hamam, for both men and women. The hamam was relatively large, with a high dome, made of ashlars and its angular walls were designed as a peacock's tail.

Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel pick up (no drop off available).
Pick-up time: Between 6pm and 6:30pm.
Start/opening time: 7pm.
End/closing time: Approx. 9pm.
Others: The theatre is in the Sirkeci distrcit of the city, close to Sultanahmet.