TAN SAĞTÜRK AKADEMI IZMIR-MAVISEHIR is the second Academy opened in Izmir, in Bostanli. Thanks to the long experience of the founder and General Art Director Tan Sagturk and under the leadership of the founding manager Zeynep Taner, the Academy has won dozens of awards at various ballet and dance competitions in Turkey and abroad.

The Academy hosts Certification programs of the Turkish Ministry of Education, the London College of Music, the Yamaha Music School and the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).

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ZEYNEP TANER is a member of the VALOIS FEST Organizing Committee. Zeynep Taner is a registered teacher at the Royal Academy of Dance and a Silver Swan license holder. 25 years experienced classical ballet and dance teacher. Graduated from Turkeys respected Mimar Sinan University Conservatory Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Department in Istanbul. Worked in several schools as a dance teacher and put on stage more than a hundred shows. 

Zeynep Taner is the first international performing arts dance referee in Turkey. She has a World Championship medal in the category of adult contemporary dance duets at the 2010 World Dance Olympiad. Zeynep Taner continues his doctoral studies at Christ Church University of Canterbury, is a judge in rhythmic gymnastics and conducts ballet lessons with the athletes of the England national rhythmic gymnastics team. Zeynep Taner directs the program of the Royal Academy of Dance in the branches of the Tan Sagturk Academy and supports the coaches.