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Onur Kasaburi

Onur Kasaburi, Performing Art Co-Director of TAVPA

Onur Kasaburi was born and raised in Izmir, Turkey, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Turkish Music and Dance Techniques from Ege University State Music Conservatory. In 2009, he participated in the Erasmus Intensive Dance Program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Passionate about preserving and promoting Turkish culture, he has traveled extensively across Europe, performing and sharing his heritage with diverse audiences.

For over six years, Onur served on the board of the Folklore Music Youth Club (FOMGED) in Izmir and was an executive board member of the International Dance Festivals of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality from 2006 to 2009, contributing to artistic and cultural initiatives.   He earned a European Union Project Leadership certification from the Turkish National Agency Ankara in 2006 and 2007. From 2005 to 2008, he worked on various projects at the Turkish State Music Conservatory as a stage lighting and costume assistant while actively participating in performances such as Ekin 18, 19, 20, Kampanalar Çalıyor, and Koy-u Kırmızı. In 2009, he was one of the soloist dancers in a Broadway show during a U.S. tour.

Onur has also contributed to arts education, teaching Turkish folk dance in various schools under the Turkish Ministry of Education. From 2009 to 2012, he collaborated with Ege University’s Textile Engineering Department and served as a performing arts coordinator for the Turkish Mechanical Engineers Union (TMMOB) in Izmir, directing multiple recitals during that time.

In 2013, he moved to Dallas, TX, and a year later co-founded the Rakkas Dance Ensemble in partnership with Tuzer Ballet in Richardson, TX. Over the years, he has trained and choreographed performances for more than 50 American dancers, staging recitals, festival performances, and cultural collaborations, including a 2016 performance with the Turkish Consulate in Houston at Awty International School. He continues to celebrate and showcase Turkish dance and music with American artists.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Onur is also a dedicated software engineer, seamlessly blending his technical expertise with his passion for the arts and cultural projects.