Hakan, Pittsburgh's Award Winning Male Belly Dancer, is a long time performer in the Pittsburgh's Arts community. He has traveled coast to coast, performing on stages, Renn Faires, and living rooms. He is a long time member of Maria Hamer's semi-professional troupes, most recently "Vetiver". Hakan is also one of the resident Belly Dancers with "Pittsburgh Velvet Hearts", Premier Burlesque and Variety troupe.