The Turkish Roma crossed Turkey through the northern Black Sea region (Kara Deniz) and moved on to Trakya, passing Istanbul.
In Sulukule in Istanbul, the district is still famous for its Romani dances.
Russian Romani dance is characterized by gradual speed-up of music and movements.
Female dance includes wide hand waves with the skirt and shoulder shakes.
Groups of the Middle East and India also known as gypsies: This Romani-related article is a stub.