Ahmet Lüleci    Ahmet Lüleci    Ahmet Lüleci, a native of
Turkey, is an accomplished folkdance teacher, performer,
choreographer, and musician, as well as a researcher of
Anatolian folk culture. Since his arrival in North America in
1985, he has been promoting the Turkish folklore all over the
world, to amateur as well as professional groups.  Ahmet has
been performing Turkish folk dancing and music since the age of
eight. At the age of 15, he became a dance instructor. He taught
several ensembles in Ankara, Istanbul, Eskisehir, and Bursa.  He
has dnced with numerous school ensembles and private
associations, many of which won outstanding awards in city-wide
and national competitions. Between 1973 and 1985 he participated
in international folk dance festivals and competitions
throughout western and eastern Europe.  Between 1973 and 1985,
he participated in international dance festivals and
competitions throughout western and eastern Europe. In addition,
he taught ensembles that appeared in more than 60 progra