Man: ‘Assault’ was a traditional dance.  Yes, any punching, kicking or strangling is just a “traditional” dance.

A Turkish man living in New Zealand said allegations he beat his wife were the result of police misunderstanding a traditional dance.

Imagine how silly that cop feels now?

Allaetin Can said outside the court building Thursday in the North Island town of Hawera he, his wife and his two teenage children had been dancing the kolbasti, a Turkish dance originating in the 1930s, in the parking lot outside of their kebab shop to celebrate a profitable day, Britain’s The Daily Telegraph reported Friday.

Can said the reported hitting, kicking and strangling a witness reported him perpetrating on his wife, Elmas, were simulated moves that comprise part of the dance.

“We are always dancing,” said Can, who pleaded not guilty to an assault charge.

Hear that Sharia lovers?  It’s just a dance.   What a fabulous excuse for a goat lover!  IOTW has a fine lovely example of this “traditional” dance. 

The judge ordered police to view a DVD of the kolbasti being performed and then decide whether to push forward with the charge.

Deep thoughts on how to beat your female dance.

Okay, this is the real deal.