Dilek
| Background | |
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I am a Turkish born/raised belly dancer living in San Diego currently. I am an engineer by day, and belly dancer by night. I have mix Arabic and Turkish styles with blend of American Cabaret. My specialties are Turkish Orientale, Gypsy (Roman), Arabic styles including Egyptian and Lebanese. I am specialized in using props such as Saidi cane, Candle tray, sword, double veil, Isis Wings, fan veils. I am multiple awards from various competitions around the US and Hawaii. I am currently under training with Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour to pursue their teaching certifications. I am very dedicated to Suhaila Salimpour format and find it quite challenging, even harder than receiving my Master’s Diploma.I started dancing late in my life even though I grew up watching belly dancing and listening to Middle Eastern Music, but I now dedicate my life and time to improving and growing in this art. |
| Belly Dance Classes | |
| I have been teaching for the last 3 years. I am invited to workshops in the US and Internationally. My workshop subjects are including; technique, finger cymbals, layering and taksim, Turkish style including Romani, Isis Wings, Double Veil, Cane, Drum solos including shimmies and layering isolated moves on top of various feet work. I give my students all the knowledge I know. I am straightforward and friendly, but disciplined at the same time. I love to create friendly/family atmosphere for them. I give personal attention to each and every of them. | |
| Performances | |
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I perform regularly in various venues. I have scheduled ongoing shows every weekend in some of the top local venues. I perform to choreographed pieces with a special Dance Company, Arabina in San Diego and around, but also solo to live and CD music in many other events including Qualcomm, Buick International, Universities and High School Events, Fundraising Events, Stage shows, Galas, High School Proms, Birthdays, Weddings and many more. I have an elegant but very strong and dynamic style. I love the changes in my routine. I like mesmerize the audience with my Turkish drops, floorwork, taksim, shimmies, and intriquite feet and hip work. |
| Contact and Class Information | |
| I can be contacted via email: dkhoss@cox.net or visit my website http://www.turkishdancer.com |
