As an interdisciplinary scholar, sociologist, curator, and dancer, I explore the dynamic intersections of arts, social theory, and political thought. My doctoral research at The New School for Social Research culminated in a dissertation titled "The EUropean Dance: The Emergence and Transformation of a Contemporary Dance Art World (1989–2013)," which I am currently developing into a book that examines the transnational evolution of contemporary dance as a cultural field.
Prestigious fellowships have enriched my academic journey, including the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and residencies at Akademie Schloss Solitude and the Institute for Critical Social Inquiry. As the curator of the iDANS Festival in Istanbul (2006-2014), I established a pioneering platform for interdisciplinary artistic exploration. Currently, I serve on the jury of Hauptstadtkulturfonds Berlin while leading Bimeras Berlin, a nonprofit initiative that bridges the arts, social sciences, and humanities through innovative interdisciplinary dialogue. Drawing inspiration from Hannah Arendt's thought, my recent publications investigate the politics of curation, plurality in artistic spaces, somatic practices, and cultures of resistance. As a certified somatic movement and dance educator, I integrate embodied practices into my research and teaching methodologies. I welcome you to explore this site to learn more about my publications, current research projects, and professional endeavors. |
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