Belly dancing in Istanbul – we are the home, the palace and the shrine and this has been our source of pride for many years.
We’ve been hosting some of the best belly dancers on our stage, who’ve made us into Istanbul’s belly dancing venue. You can book your table for free right now, or if you’re interested in lessons, you can ask us about classes that we can organise for you.
Our history speaks for itself. Sultana’s has been the showplace for many belly dancers, including current TV and YouTube phenomenon, Didem.
Belly dancing has been one of Istanbul’s favourite activities. For years, the traditional “gazino” would be the place to see Istanbul’s best belly dancers. These belly dancers would feature in a night’s entertainment, among famous or some not-so famous singers. The reputation of the belly dancers would spread across the city’s night-life enthusiasts, and some would attend a venue just to watch a particular belly dancer.
Also called “oryantal” or “dansöz” in Turkey, dancers come from various backgrounds, some starting to appear publicly as early as 16 (legal age to work) at venues. They go through intense training, but the best have a natural ability that just needs to be fine-tuned. Some go on to national stardom on television, while some go abroad to teach belly dancing lessons. Some disappear and wonder what might have been.
Sultana’s three belly extremely talented belly dancers every night. Belly dancing in Istanbul is something that many visitors come in search of, which we recognise. Belly dancing is a growing hobby for many women, and men, across the world. This great trend makes us extremely happy and we’d love to welcome you at Sultana’s to tell you more about belly dancing.
If you want belly dancing classes and lessons in Istanbul, or would like to learn about day-time activities, or custom arranged special belly dancing shows, or to hire belly dancers,
you can get in touch with us.
