“Be clear with your intention; then most probably the right shape and the technique will come.” ― Angelique Wilkie
“Matter of Fascia” 2020 February
Auckland Fringe Arts Festival
by Kerstin Kussmaul, performances Lance Cablk (NZ/US), Leah Carrell (NZ), Defne Erdur (TR/FR), Pavle Heidler (SE/CR), Neža Jamnizar (SI), Kristian Larsen (NZ), Clare Luiten (NZ), Vivian Medina (CO), Rosie Tapsell (NZ)
“Contact” 2018 December
Mahal Çanakkale
by Defne Erdur, Esra Yurttut
“Try Out-2” 2017 November
Mahal Çanakkale
by Defne Erdur, Esra Yurttut, Barış Karabulut, Ferit Şentürk
“O-live” 2015 May
İstanbul DoğaçlaFEST
by Defne Erdur, Charlie Rabuel
“Resolution” – Video Dance 2014 April
Smadhi Santi Peace Exhibition for I Meditation Artistic Retreat-Thailand
by Defne Erdur
“When the 4th wall is broken” 2015 April
MSGSU Contemporary Dance Dept. Contact Improvisation Days
by Defne Erdur, Martin Keogh, Fahri Ayberk Bağcı, Zeki Engin Çolak
“Sound and Movement Explorations” 2013 April
Valide Han, CATI, Kolektifhane (https://vimeo.com/channels/607494/77026299)
by Defne Erdur, Nilay Arıöz, Florent Merlet, Jose Blasco, Charlie Rebuel
“In between prayers – doing nothing 2013 February-August
OpenMic İstanbul, CATI, Palace of Justice, Taksim Square, Budapest TTT, ImPulsTanz, Dijon (https://inbetweenprayersintime.wordpress.com/ )
by Defne Erdur
“In between prayers – being looked at (work in progress 2) 2012 November
Field Work, MSGSÜ Contemporary Dance Dept.
by Defne Erdur
“In between prayers – being looked at (work in progress 1) 2012 July
Performing at the Edge, Fara
by Defne Erdur
“Karosri Sound and Movement Explorations – Instant Compositions” 2008-2012
by Yanael Plumet, Stephanie Parent, Defne Erdur, Florent Merlet, Jose Blasco
“In between prayers – proud of nothing, ashamed of nothing” 2010 September
Alleppo International Women Art Festival (canceled)
by Defne Erdur
“In between prayers – I heard my name” 2010 April
Strategies for Local Cultural Politics, Antakya
by Defne Erdur
– “An sizin” 2010 February-May
“All of a sudden the moment is yours” series of site specific performances in the elevator, toilets and windows of a boutique in Kanyon Shopping Mall
by Defne Erdur Bekdik, performances by Şebnem Yüksel, Özlem Kaya, Burcin Elmas, Defne Erdur Bekdik
within the project “Temporary Invasion” curated by Şule Ateş
– “Time is up Gentlemen!” 2010 February
Garajistanbul February Program
by Şule Ateş
– “Once in a While” 2009 September
French Institute September Program (Artistic Advisor and Performer)
by Şebnem Yüksel
– “Instant Compositions” 2009 July
Transit Istanbul Improvisation Days, Tütün Deposu,
by Julyen Hamilton & Barre Phillips
– “La Puce a l’Oreille” 2009 July
Transit Istanbul Improvisation Days, Tütün Deposu,
by Yanael Plumet, Renata Arnedo, Stephanie Parent, Defne Erdur Bekdik,
Cyprien Bussolini, Youen Cadiou, Burcin Elmas, Florent Merlet
– “Logomotion from a Distance” 2009 March
Tribute to Simone Forti
by Defne Erdur Bekdik
– “Erector” 2008 November
New Europe Festival, Duncan Dance Center, Prague
by Talin Büyükkürkciyan
– “Eye of the Beholder” 2008 October
Galata Visibility Project, Theatre Z (Solo Performance/Lecture Demonstration)
by Defne Erdur Bekdik
– “Site Specific Performances –IN&OUT” 2008 July
Transit Festival – in Uchisar, Cappadocia
by Yanael Plumet & Workshop Artists
– “Instant Compositions” 2008 June
Transit Istanbul Improvisation Days, Tütün Deposu,
by Julyen Hamilton & Barre Phillips and Festival Participants
– “Inside Out: Marika’s Fairytale” 2008 May
International Istanbul Theatre Festival, Haldun Taner Stage,
by Talin Büyükkürkciyan
– “Columnas” 2008 March
Tune Barcelona, Gaudi’s Park Guell
by Ariel Procajlo & Workshop Artists
– “Down-Up-Switch-Improvise” 2008 March
Tune Barcelona, Plaza de Rius i Taulet
by Shahar Dor & Workshop Artists
– “The Lift” 2008 March
During Tune Barcelona, the Freight Elevator of Area Dance School
by Begona Caparros, Defne Erdur Bekdik, Paco Lidón Plaza
– “Logomotion” 2008 March
In Teatro Vascello-Rome,
by Simone Forti & Logomotion Workshop Artists
– “How Heavy Are My Thoughts” 2007 October
iDANS Festival, Kenterler Theatre (Simultaneous Translation Performance)
by Ivana Müller
– “Neither In Nor Totally Out” 2007 September
During Kuf.Mold Exhibition in Covered Bazaar,
by Sevi Algan, İdil Kemer, Defne Erdur Bekdik, Joanna Nobbe, Fuad Onan
– “TupsyTurvy” 2007 May
During Istanbul Dance Festival, GarajIstanbul
by Talin Büyükkürkciyan
– “Metamorphose/Spirit” 2007 February
In Wonderland,
by Ayse & Michael Ellinger
– “Tribute to Hrant Dink” 2007 February
by Talin Büyükkürkciyan, Defne Erdur Bekdik, Orcun Hakgüden,
Omer Uysal & Islak Köpek Musicians
– “As You Like! “ 2007 January
During Istanbul Improvisation Festival, Akatlar Culture Center
by Defne Erdur Bekdik, Özerk Sonat Pamir, Cumhur Kocalar
– “Mingled” 2007 January
During Istanbul Improvisation Festival, Akatlar Culture Center
by Vivian Saragosi
– “Healing Trance” – Middle Asia & Latin America Shamanic Dances 2006 November
by Meryem Quiolla
– “New Butoh Space Dance” 2006 November
by Tetsuro Fukuhara
– “Tensed Space” 2006 June
During Transit Istanbul Improvisation Days, Darphane-i Amire,
by Kirstie Simson