Project Artist:
Korhan Basaran
Korhan Basaran (Dancer)
Korhan Basaran is a native of Turkey, and began dancing professionally with Binnaz Dorkip in 1999. Born in Bursa in 1977, Korhan holds a BA from Bilkent University’s Theater Department (2001) and an MBA in art management from Yeditepe University. He received rave reviews and critical acclaim from his performance as the lead role in the State Opera's Ballet's "Zeynep Tanbay Dance Project," and Hurrem's "Sultan Dance Night" of the Sultans Project, which toured Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. Since his arrival in NY, his piece “A Dialogue for One” was one of the semi-finalists of the 23rd Hanover Choreography Competition, and was also performed at STEPS on Broadway. He has performed with NY-based company Mark Lamb Dance. In Spring of 2009, he earned a “Merit Scholarship” from the Cunningham School, giving him the opportunity to take classes from and dance before Merce Cunningham in the re- construction of "Tread," a piece choreographed in 1970. Mr. Basaran choreographed the dances for “Hisseli Harikalar Kumpanyasi,” the first ever Turkish musical production in New York, performed at the Beacon Theater in June 2009. His latest piece, “Seeking Beauty,” premiered the first week of November 2009, at Merce Cunningham Studios, advancing his acclaim and presence in New York. More information please visit www.korhanbasaran.com
