Elifname Art and Sports Center
Elifname is not just an educational institution; it is a large family that aims to bring the rhythm of dance, the elegance of art, and the discipline of sports into your life.
We, at Elifname Dance Art and Sports Center, set out on our journey believing that every individual has an artist and athlete waiting to be discovered within them. Our founding story began with the dream of creating a truly professional yet warm educational environment that combines art with academic discipline and the excitement of sports with a sincere atmosphere. Our goal is not merely to teach how to play an instrument or learn a dance move; it is to cultivate individuals who embrace art and movement as a way of life, gain the freedom to express themselves, and achieve balance both physically and mentally.
Our center's philosophy is quite clear: Every education, lesson, and course content we offer must be of the highest quality standards and accessible. With this vision in mind, we offer a wide range of services. In the dance category, we offer a rich selection ranging from the fiery rhythms of Social Latin Dances to the elegance of Oriental, the exuberance of Sirtaki, and the romance of Wedding Dances. In the field of art, we provide courses in many different areas that will nourish your soul, from music lessons such as piano, violin, and bağlama to painting, photography, cartooning, and creative drama education. Of course, we don't forget about sports disciplines for a healthy life; we aim to increase your physical strength and mental discipline with our Pilates, Gymnastics, and Karate training. As soon as you walk through the door of Elifname Dance Art and Sports Center, you become a valued member of this great family of art and sports.
We stand behind the quality of every course we offer, delivered by our experienced, expert instructors who excel in their fields and employ pedagogical approaches.
The key factor that truly sets an art and sports education center apart is undoubtedly the quality of its teaching staff. At Elifname Dance Art and Sports Center, we are meticulous in our selection process. All instructors working at our center are either graduates of the State Conservatory, Faculty of Fine Arts, or Sports Sciences, have international stage experience, or are expert, experienced, and professional artists/instructors who have earned national and international degrees in their fields (whether a Dan degree in Karate or concert experience in Piano).
What makes our instructors special is not only their technical expertise, but also their ability to convey their deep knowledge with the most sincere and student-centered approach. For each lesson, they personalize the curriculum according to your learning pace, style, and goals. For example, with one-on-one violin lessons, they focus on every detail of your bowing technique, while with group salsa lessons, they reinforce your rhythm and partner harmony in a social setting. In the conservatory and fine arts preparation courses we offer, our instructors share their exam jury experience to prepare our students for even the most challenging talent exams. With our professional and experienced team of instructors, every training and course you take at Elifname Dance Art and Sports Center is a guarantee of your success.
Our Art and Sports Center
Every class you take with us is about being part of a warm and supportive community; we are with you on stage, in the hall, and in every moment of life.
Training at Elifname Dance Art and Sports Center is not limited to developing your technical skills; it is about gaining a rich artistic, athletic, and dance environment that enriches your learning process, motivates you, and makes your passion lasting. The warm community we have established at our center brings together students from different disciplines, allowing them to inspire each other. While you discover the discipline of Gymnastics and Ballet, you also find the courage to express yourself freely in Creative Drama workshops.
To support our students' development, we regularly organize concerts, performances, art exhibitions, workshops, and performance days. These events provide our students with the opportunity to showcase their talents, meet their audience, and gain stage experience under the supervision of our professional instructors. This experience is crucial for building your self-confidence, overcoming stage fright, and applying the techniques you learn in class to real life. Our goal is not only to develop your dance, art, and sports skills, but also to increase your love and respect for the arts. As Elifname Dance Art and Sports Center, we invite you to join us on this exciting educational journey with our expert staff and welcoming atmosphere.
Our Instructors
Barkın Çalış
Violin & Piano & Singing Instructor
Focusing on violin, viola and piano at a professional level, Barkın Çalış actively took part in many choirs, orchestras and festivals.
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Bugu Akdoganer Apaydın
Gymnastics Instructor
He invites our children to a life full of sports, saying it is a great pleasure for me to guide each student to discover his or her potential in this journey.
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Ceyda Atigan
Children's Dance Instructor
Ceyda Atıgan, a graduate of Ege University School of Physical Education and Sports, is a dance instructor, choreographer and art director born in Aydın.
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Dilara Elagözlü
Flute Instructor
He worked as a flute player in the Modern Folk Orchestra, Istanbul City Orchestra, Yeditepe Quartet, Ida music group, B.K.M, Sadri Alışık Theatre, Muğla Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, Bodrum City Orchestra.
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Duygu Çokgezer Görgülü
Culture and Arts Manager | Instructor | Director | Project Coordinator
Duygu Çokgezer Görgülü completed her master's degree in Culture and Art Management and has been actively working in the fields of culture, art and education for more than 15 years.
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Ece Evrensel
Voice and Piano Instructor
He continues his journey in music as a vocal artist, composer, songwriter and music educator.
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Salih Yildirim
Photography Instructor
He gave training and seminars on basic photography, advanced photography techniques, short films, video shooting techniques, digital photo editing and video editing within many institutions and associations.
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Yağmur Can Pamukçu
Percussion and Drum Instructor
Yağmur Can Pamukçu, who also stands out as a music therapist, manages the rhythm workshop at Elifname Dance and Art Center and serves in the management staff of the center.
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Zeynep Dilşad Emir
Piano and Cello Instructor
He taught Cello & Piano at a professional level in many institutions and workshops.
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