Turkey embodies a rich historical and geographical background, which is parallel to its cultural richness as well. Turkish Folk Dances, being a part of this traditional culture, are one of the tools that represent this richness by evolving and transforming from past to present.

In addition to the survival of folk dances in the territories where they were originally born, these dances also expand beyond this territory due to the changing world at an increasing rate in recent years. This article sheds light on Turkish Folk Dances’ evolution and transformation experience, apart from their natural dynamism, during this expansion process.

When doing this, the subject has been evaluated without excluding any of the themes of movement, music, and; costume, which have existed in inseparable integrity until today. While focusing on how Turkish Folk Dances exist on the platforms they are on today, each of the themes mentioned above (dance, music, costume) has been discussed by holding on to the identical approach.

The subject has been evaluated largely based on experiences and observations built up in many years at all levels in this field.