Join our FTAA Folk Dancing Club for fun, exercise, and the expression of Turkish culture through stories shared through movement. At the FTAA Folk Dancing Club, we celebrate and honor traditional Turkish folk dancing choreographies from various regions, including Karadeniz, Atabari, and Trakya.
Whether you are an experienced dancer or just starting, you will find a warm, welcoming space to learn and enjoy this performance art that involves great team work.
This club usually meets weekly and includes the preparation of several public performances during the Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring seasons.
Students between 4-14 years of age across all Turkish language proficiency levels are welcome to join our FTAA Atatürk School which includes activity-based learning opportunities related to Turkish language, history, geography, culture, food, music, and art.
Each class offers fun educational activities for your children that enrich their free time while reinforcing their Turkish language skills in a bilingual setting.
Our interactive classes take place every Sunday from 11:00am to 12:30pm during the Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring seasons.
We’re thrilled to have you join our joyful musical community! At the FTAA Chorus, we delve into Turkish music performance and appreciation.
Whether you sing like a beautiful bird or cant sing at all, you’ll find a cheerful environment here.
This club usually meets weekly each Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm and includes the preparation of several public performances during the Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring seasons.
Join our FTAA Painting Club to explore Turkish culture through art while also developing your own painting skills through class activities.
Whether you are an experienced artist or new to painting, you will find a supportive and inspiring environment here.
This club usually meets weekly during the Fall/Winter seasons culminating with an annual painting exhibit of participant art works.
Join our FTAA Youth Dance Club for classical and modern dance. At the FTAA Youth Dance Club, we celebrate special occasions.Â
Performances will include Father-Daughter Waltz, Zumba and other shows.
This club usually meets periodically for the preparation of special public performances during the Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring seasons.
Join our FTAA Youth Leadership Club which will include project based activites for high school and undergraduate students. Participants will earn certified community hours.
Topics explored will include entrepreneurial thinking, the future of work, climate change, social impact and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will also learn about best practices in project management, team work and public speaking.
This new club will meet periodically (hybrid on-line and in-person) with consideration of school holidays as well as mid-term and final exam schedules during Fall/Winter and Winter/Spring seasons. Stay tuned for more information.
Join our FTAA Fitness Club which will include free monthly workshops for participants at all levels of fitness.Â
Workshop dates are still being confirmed. Program highlights will include the following:
Oct – Chair Pilates | Nov – Facial Yoga | Dec – Chair Zumba | Jan – Salsa & Merengue | Feb – Turkish Folk Dance | Mar – Stretch & Mobility | Apr – Balance & Yoga | May – Sit & Fit
Each workshop will teach participants with movements they can keep practicing at home. Stay tuned for monthly workshop dates and times.
Sunday, 27 October 2024 @ 5:30pm
 Enriching Lives
