Bahar Vidinlioglu, a graduate of the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (MSGSÜ) State Conservatory, Department of Ballet, began her professional career as a soloist and principal dancer at the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet. Later in her career, she created choreographies for Children’s Operas and Ballets at the same institution and retired from this position in 2024.
In 2000, Bahar went to Amsterdam with a Ministry of Culture scholarship and danced with the Het National Ballet for a year. During this time, she also broadened her vision by participating in intensive courses at SNDO (School for New Dance Development).
She continued her academic and teaching career by working as a lecturer for over 20 years in the Contemporary Dance Department of MSGSÜ Istanbul, where she completed her master’s degree. Her teaching activities primarily focused on: Contemporary Dance Techniques, Somatic Studies, Repertoire incorporating Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT) principles, and Improvisation classes. She has led workshops on Skinner Releasing Technique, Creative Process in Landscape, Improvisation, and Body Awareness at numerous institutions and universities both in Turkey and abroad.
Vidinlioglu will take part in the SRT Ongoing (Advanced Level) Teacher Training in Glasgow, which will take place in April 2026. Having also moved her work to digital platforms since 2022, Vidinlioglu continues her online education and sharing journey with “Movement and Dance” classes and “Dance Talks.
