Warmest greetings, friend 😊

I’m Emre, a partner dance teacher 💃🕺, certified massage therapist 💆‍♂️, videographer 🎥 and engineer 🛠️ who has lived in London for a decade 🏡. I grew up in the sunny seaside city of Antalya 🏖️☀️ and studied in Berlin and Istanbul 🎓. I was raised in a home full of art and sport 🎶⚽, singing, dancing and playing instruments from childhood, while also practising martial arts 🥋 and swimming 🏊‍♂️. Over time, I became a teacher of the things I always loved.

I’ve taught in top studios, organised city socials and mini festivals 🎉 and built a large online dance library 🌍. At 6'4" 📏, people often say I have a calm, reassuring presence 🌿

What I love most is discovering new cities and cultures 🌍, learning their dances 💃🕺 and documenting them by dancing with my hosts so the world can enjoy those moments 🎬✨. Wherever I travel, I read local poems and songs 📚🎶, try traditional dishes 🍽️ and celebrate each culture through movement and food. I always ask my hosts before filming anything.

I practise yoga 🧘‍♂️ and acrobatic lifts 🤸‍♂️. I love cooking healthy and delicious meals 🍲✨. As an engineer, I help organisations build future-ready solutions 💡 and I’m very handy with practical things 🔧, able to fix and build many items around the house. I travel in a solar-powered camper van ☀️🚐, I cycle long distances 🚴‍♂️, and I’m planning to add a two-seater electric bike ⚡🚲 to explore cities together with hosts. I’ve even gone skydiving 🪂

After losing my father in a traffic accident in London 🚗💥, I promised myself to live the adventures he never had the chance to. Travelling now feels like my way of honouring his memory 🕯️✈️

As a healer ✨ I aim to create a supportive space where people feel safe and connected 🤝 and where movement, touch, shared experiences and good food bring balance and joy 😊⚖️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’m here to connect with kindred spirits 💫 who appreciate cultural exchange 🌐, creativity 🎨 and genuine shared experiences 🤗. I love dancing in local squares 💃🕺, cooking meals together 🍲 and exploring hidden places only locals know 🗺️. I believe in the magic of real human connection ❤️ and the stories, friendships and memories that grow from it.

This journey is also a tribute to my father. His passing reminded me how fragile life is, and it pushed me to embrace the adventures he never had the chance to pursue 🕯️✈️. Every city I explore feels like a step taken for both of us.

Interests

I thrive on the “pleasant flavours of life” 🍸—from a perfectly balanced cocktail 🍹 to the smooth rhythm of a good dance flow 💃🕺 or the challenge of a complex lift 🤸‍♂️. I’m always learning something new, whether it’s experimenting with film techniques 🎥, tuning an engine 🛠️ or creating a massage sequence 💆‍♂️ that helps someone fully relax.

I enjoy good food, good music and good company. Every dance step, recipe 🍽️ and hands-on project 🧰 feels like another way to connect with people and celebrate culture 🌍.

• tango
• bachata
• swing dancing
• music
• dance
• kizomba
• salsa
• zouk
• tango argentino
• dancer
• lambada
• urbankiz

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: RnB 🎤, Afro-Latin rhythms 🥁, soulful ballads 🎶
Movies: La La Land 🎬, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 🌄, Whiplash 🥁
Books: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 📖, Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 🌊, Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain 🍳

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Guiding countless people to rediscover their confidence and joy through dance has been one of the most rewarding parts of my life 🙌. Watching someone transform from shy to expressive on the dance floor 💃 and seeing their whole energy change is a reminder of how powerful movement and connection can be 🤝✨.

Teach, Learn, Share

Teach: partner dances 💃🕺, yoga 🧘‍♂️, basic martial arts 🥋, videography 🎥, and practical DIY skills 🛠️
Learn: local dances 💃, traditional recipes 🍲, and cultural customs 🌍
Share: stories 📚, experiences 🌟, laughter 😄, and a genuine passion for meaningful connection ❤️

What I Can Share with Hosts

Dance sessions tailored to your interests 💃🕺
Home-cooked meals inspired by the places I’ve travelled 🍽️
Relaxing massage sessions to help you unwind 💆‍♂️
Good conversations and meaningful stories 🗣️✨
Help with DIY projects or videography 🎥🛠️
A respectful, tidy and easygoing presence in your home 🏡🙏

Countries I’ve Visited

Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Scotland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, Turkey, United Kingdom