Ozhan Leylek 

Born into a family of dancers, Ozhan Leylek began his dance journey at a very young age, studying contemporary and folk dance before discovering Argentine Tango in 1994 through his uncle — the first dance instructor to introduce Argentine Tango to Turkey. Starting his teaching career early, Ozhan became one of the founders and instructors of Turkey’s very first Argentine tango school.

Over the years, Ozhan traveled extensively to Buenos Aires to study with legendary tango maestros and deepen his understanding of the dance and its culture. He has performed with renowned live orchestras including Juan Carlos Cáceres, Contempo Trio, Piazzolla Project, and Piatango, as well as in numerous events, musicals, and television productions. Despite being a T.D.S.F.-certified “Argentine Tango Master Dancer and Instructor,” Ozhan continues to describe himself as a lifelong student of tango. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Management.

Fulya Guney Leylek

Fulya began dancing at the age of six, first training in gymnastics and ballet before expanding into jazz, contemporary dance, partner dances, and ultimately Argentine Tango. Her broad dance background gave her a strong foundation in balance, musicality, body awareness, and movement technique, all of which continue to shape her tango style and teaching today. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Arts Management and built an international career as a choreographer, instructor, and performer for television shows, dance competitions, musicals, and festivals across China, India, Europe, and the United States. 

Drawing from her experience in multiple dance disciplines, Fulya developed a refined and expressive approach to tango that combines technique, musicality, and natural movement. Her background in choreography and movement analysis allows her to help students better understand connection, posture, and body mechanics. By blending different movement techniques, she created the Tango M.E.E.T. Followers’ Technique Classes, designed to help followers build confidence, improve technique, and discover their own authentic voice within tango.

Fulya & Ozhan 

Fulya and Ozhan have been dancing and teaching Argentine Tango for over 25 years. Since 2017, they have been based in San Diego, where they continue to grow a dedicated tango community through classes, seminars, private lessons, performances, and special training programs and they have been regularly invited to teach and perform at festivals across US including the Tucson Tango Festival, Burning Tango Festival, and San Diego Tango Festival.

Their teaching emphasizes clarity, and connection, with a strong focus on using proper body mechanics to create a natural movement. They also approach Tango as a dance where both partners are co-creating the dance instead of the “leader” creating the dance for the “follower.” Known for making complex ideas accessible, they foster a supportive, encouraging learning environment where students can grow with confidence.