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Alper Ergökmen

Alper Ergökmen is an Argentine tango dancer and teacher, born in 1984, who began dancing tango in 2004 [9][1]. He has taught and performed with Selen Sürek and has also danced with Ilgın Tetikcan [2][1][6].

Alper Ergökmen is a dancer recorded as born in 1984 [9]. He began Argentine tango in 2004 with Nalân Civelek and later continued his training at the TangoTürk school of Servet and Figen Moran [1].

After graduating in economics from Bilkent University in 2006, he started teaching and performing with Selen Sürek [1]. Sürek is listed as one of his dance partners, as is Ilgın Tetikcan [2]. Filmed performances document his dancing with Sürek in Kyiv in 2009 and in Moscow in 2011 [3][4]. In 2023 he danced in İKSV's 'Cumhuriyet Tangoları' concert at the 51st Istanbul Music Festival [5], and he has appeared at İzmir Tango Tale in 2023, 2024 and 2025 [5][7][8].

Early years and training

Ergökmen's birth year is given as 1984 [9]. In 2004 he began Argentine tango with Nalân Civelek [1]. He later continued at the TangoTürk school run by Servet and Figen Moran [1].

In 2006 he graduated in economics from Bilkent University [1]. In the same year he started teaching and performing with Selen Sürek [1].

Teaching career

Ergökmen's military service ended in January 2008, after which he began teaching at AkademiTango [1]. From January to March 2010 he studied tango music and history in Buenos Aires [1]. In April 2010 he sat on the committee of the 2nd International Ankara Tango Festival [1]. The same 2010 entry states that he co-founded a further undertaking, but the dossier's record of what he co-founded is incomplete [1].

From 4 to 8 December 2024 he taught workshops with Selen Sürek at İzmir Tango Tale II [7].

Performances

On 4 October 2009 Ergökmen was filmed dancing with Selen Sürek at Tango Kyiv Style [3]. The video is titled with a reference to "Tristeza Marina" and Carlos Di Sarli [3]. On 29 March 2011 the couple was filmed at Milonga "Brazilero" in Moscow [4].

In 2023 Ergökmen danced in İKSV's 'Cumhuriyet Tangoları' (Tango of the Republic) concert at the 51st Istanbul Music Festival, an event marking the centenary of the Republic [5]. In December of that year he was in the cast of İzmir Tango Tale [5]. Also in 2023 he danced a four-song set with Ilgın Tetikcan at TangoLand Fest in Catania [6]. A video of that set is titled with "Jamàs Retorneras" and the names Calò and Beron [6].

In 2025 he performed with Selen Sürek at İzmir Tango Tale [8]. A video of that performance carries the title "Motivo Sentimental" [8].

Dance partners

Selen Sürek is listed as a dance partner of Ergökmen [2]. Their documented work together began in 2006 with teaching and performing [1]. It includes filmed performances in 2009 and 2011 [3][4], workshops in 2024 [7] and a performance in 2025 [8].

Ilgın Tetikcan is also listed as a dance partner [2]. With Tetikcan he danced at TangoLand Fest in Catania in 2023 [6].

References

  1. 1.Alper Ergökmen · istanbultango.org
  2. 2.TangoTube · tangotube.tv
  3. 3.Tango Kyiv Style 3 Alper Ergökmen & Selen Sürek Tristeza Marina Carlos Di Sarli 1 4 Ocotber 2009 · youtube.com
  4. 4.Selen Sürek & Alper Ergökmen, 29.03.2011, Russia, Moscow, Milonga "Brazilero" (3) · youtube.com
  5. 5.Cumhuriyet Tangoları (Tango of the Republic) · muzik.iksv.org
  6. 6.ILGIN TETIKCAN & ALPER ERGÖKMEN (1/4) Jamàs Retorneras (Calò/Beron) TangoLand Fest 2023, Catania · youtube.com
  7. 7.İzmir Tango Tale II · izmir.art
  8. 8.Alper Ergökmen & Selen Sürek - "Motivo Sentimental" - Izmir Tango Tale 2025 · youtube.com
  9. 9.Tangopedia staff · tangopedia.app
Data: recordings, facts and sources

Partnered with2

Partnered with Selen SürekSingle source

Partnered with Ilgın Teti̇kcanSingle source

Described as10

Described as Begins Argentine tango with Nalân Civelek, later continuing at the TangoTürk school of Servet and Figen Moran.2004Single source

Described as Graduates in economics from Bilkent University; starts teaching and performing with Selen Sürek.2006Single source

Described as After his military service ends in January, begins teaching at AkademiTango.2008Single source

Described as Filmed with Selen Sürek at Tango Kyiv Style on 4 October.2009-10-04Single source

Described as Studies tango music and history in Buenos Aires (January–March), sits on the committee of the 2nd International Ankara Tango Festival in April, and co-founds…2010Single source

Described as Filmed with Selen Sürek at Milonga 'Brazilero' in Moscow on 29 March.2011-03-29Single source

Described as Dances in İKSV's 'Cumhuriyet Tangoları' concert at the 51st Istanbul Music Festival, marking the Republic's centenary; in the cast of İzmir Tango Tale in December.2023Single source

Described as Dances a four-song set with Ilgın Tetikcan at TangoLand Fest in Catania.2023Single source

Described as Teaches workshops with Selen Sürek at İzmir Tango Tale II, 4–8 December.2024-12-04Single source

Described as Performs with Selen Sürek at İzmir Tango Tale 2025.2025Single source

Born on1

Born on 19841984source

Partners

Danced together in TangoTube's videos · our data

Timeline

  1. 1984Born in Ankara.

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  2. 2004Begins Argentine tango with Nalân Civelek, later continuing at the TangoTürk school of Servet and Figen Moran.

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  3. 2006Graduates in economics from Bilkent University; starts teaching and performing with Selen Sürek.

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  4. 2008After his military service ends in January, begins teaching at AkademiTango.

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  5. 2009-10-04Filmed with Selen Sürek at Tango Kyiv Style on 4 October.

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  6. 2010Studies tango music and history in Buenos Aires (January–March), sits on the committee of the 2nd International Ankara Tango Festival in April, and co-founds the Tangoloji studio in September.

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  7. 2011-03-29Filmed with Selen Sürek at Milonga 'Brazilero' in Moscow on 29 March.

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  8. 2023Dances in İKSV's 'Cumhuriyet Tangoları' concert at the 51st Istanbul Music Festival, marking the Republic's centenary; in the cast of İzmir Tango Tale in December.

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  9. 2023Dances a four-song set with Ilgın Tetikcan at TangoLand Fest in Catania.

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  10. 2024-12-04Teaches workshops with Selen Sürek at İzmir Tango Tale II, 4–8 December.

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  11. 2025Performs with Selen Sürek at İzmir Tango Tale 2025.

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  2. La vida es cortaRicardo Tanturi · Alberto Castillo1941
  3. N.N.Osvaldo Pugliese1952
  4. Milonga queridaJuan D'Arienzo · Alberto Echagüe1938
  5. AmuradoPedro Laurenz · Juan Carlos Casas1940
  6. Te aconsejo que me olvidesAníbal Troilo · Francisco Fiorentino1941
  7. Jamás retornarásMiguel Caló · Raúl Berón1942
  8. Sollozo de bandoneónRicardo Tanturi · Enrique Campos1943
  9. Valsecito criolloJuan D'Arienzo1937
  10. EmancipaciónColor Tango (Roberto Alvarez)1998
  11. Milongueando en el cuarentaAníbal Troilo1941
  12. La cicatrizJuan D'Arienzo · Alberto Echagüe1939

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