“You danced inside my chest
where no one saw you

But sometimes I did
and that sight became this art”

-Rumi

Somatic Oriental® listens to this embodied knowledge and transforms listening into movement and movement into a way of being within life.

Through the spine, fascia, pelvis, emotions and rhythm, it reminds us of the unity of body, soul and mind.
This approach uses oriental dance as a language of becoming oneself, allowing inner harmony to spread from the pelvis throughout the whole body.

The body holds memory, knowledge and lived experience.

Hello, my name is Buse Özmen.

Founder and lead instructor of Somatic Oriental®, Performance Artist (BA), Dance Movement Therapist (MA), and Somatic Dialogue® Facilitator.

For more than 12 years of my ongoing work as a dance instructor, I have been offering trainings under the name Somatic Oriental® since 2018 by integrating belly dance techniques with my academic somatic knowledge, dance and movement therapy, and the Somatic Dialogue approach.

I designed these trainings to support participants in revitalizing their feminine essence through a focus on belly dance and pelvis-centered movement, synchronizing mind and body, easing chronic pain and other physical difficulties, and restoring homeostasis within the body.

Lessons

Somatic Oriental® listens to the wisdom of the body, transforming listening into movement and movement into a way of being within life.

Through the spine, fascia, pelvis, emotions, and rhythm, it reminds us of the unity of body, mind, and soul. This approach uses oriental dance as a language of becoming oneself, allowing inner harmony to spread from the pelvis throughout the entire body.

You can experience the wisdom of the body in your own rhythm by joining Somatic Oriental® practices online, in person, or through recordings.

Upcoming Gatherings

  • Prague - Workshop, Lightness in Belly Dance

    Step into the element of air and awaken the ethereal pathways of your dance. In this workshop, we will explore the graceful language of the chest, arms, and hands through belly dancing and embody the delicate messengers of emotion and expression.

    Through spirals, circles, and soft extensions, we will attune our bodies to the lightness of movement, discovering how effortless flows not from the pelvis, but from releasing the upper body.. Each gesture becomes a breeze, each motion a story, as we unfold the wings hidden beneath our skin.

    In belly dance, arms are the complementary elements of body waves, even though it looks easy and simple; the world of the upper body needs care with specific attention and biomechanic understanding. Get ready to take off and feel as if you are flying into space during belly dancing.

    Prague, Limpid Works

    08.03.2026, 12:00-16:00

    💌 For registration and further information:
    limpidworks@gmail.com

    We would love to welcome you ✨

  • Berlin - Workshop, Inner Sparks in Belly Dance

    Inner Sparks in Belly Dance

    Awaken the fire within and move with its rhythm.
    In this workshop, we’ll explore the power of vibration through shimmies, shakes and inner trembles that bring the body alive.

    Fire lives hiddenly inside of our center and solar pleksus.
    It burns in the hips, pulses through the legs and glows behind the eyes.
    With each movement, we’ll connect to the energy that warms, wakes, and opens us from the inside out.

    And as we move, we’ll also celebrate the arrival of spring ✨ a season of renewal, softness and new beginnings.

    This is not about control, but about letting go.
    Letting the fire move you to release tension, express emotion, and feel more alive in your body.

    We will let the rhythm rise, take us over and feel its spark in every cell.

    And then, joy begins to reveal itself naturally in every moment and you’ll be surprised by the power within you.

    21.03.2026 | 14.00-18.00, @tanzfabrikberlinschule / Berlin

    💌 Registration: contact@somaticoriental.art

    +90538 448 2498