معرفی
YILMAZ KILINÇ is a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's Turkish Music State Conservatory, Folk Dance Department, where he has taught since 1996. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the same institution (1988–1993) in Turkish Folk Dance. His academic work centers on preserving and analyzing Anatolian folk traditions.
Research Focus: KILINÇ investigates regional dance forms like Halay and Barak, Turkish folklore, choreography, and cultural transmission. His projects include Gaziantep With Documents (a cultural promotion initiative) and Rhythm of Life, which documented intergenerational knowledge transfer in folk dances.
Awards:
- Invited Speaker at Conference on 'Gaziantep Culture' (2017)
- University Plaque from Giresun University (2015)
Administrative Roles: He served as Head of the Folk Dance Department twice (1999–2004 and 2009–2015).
Artistic Outreach: KILINÇ represented Turkish culture internationally at France's Festival du Houblon (2017) and contributed to media programs like Kilis TV's Village Bus.
