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Arabic/Turkish (Oriental and Gypsy) Style Dancer/Instructor
DILEK, means “wish” in Turkish
Dilek is one of the most sought belly dancer in San Diego
2009 Belly Dancer of the Universe, Universal Category Champion
2008 Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition
CHAMPION, Taxim Category
CBS TV News Footage
http://www.cbs2.com/video/?id=5989@kcbs.dayport.com
FOR PICTURES:
http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/bduc2008/bduc2008-winners.htm
LEVEL II CERTIFIED FROM SUHAILA SALIMPOUR FORMAT
AND
LEVEL I CERTIFIED FROM JAMILA SALIMPOUR FORMAT (FIRST TIME OFFERED IN 25 YEARS)
Dilek is one of the most sought belly dancer in San Diego
Dilek has been travelling for workshops/trainings/competitions and shows. Check resume and current calendar upcoming local and international shows.
Dilek has been performing belly dancing regularly at San Diego's most popular Middle Eastern restaurants, private parties, weddings, engagements, birthdays, showers, also for high rank military personnel at Camp Pendleton & Navy Base, stage shows, large corporate events (Coca Cola, Qualcomm 25th Year Anniversary), school shows (UCSD, USD, SDSU, Rancho Bernardo HS, various high schools), libraries local and Southern Californian clubs.
She was featured at local TV commercials for Greek Town Buffet as featured dancer, Zorba’s TV Commercial, Vaudeville Theater Shows.
She is a Turkish origin Middle Eastern Dance Artist; started learning in Turkey, formally introduced to belly dance here is San Diego where she resides currently.
She is a software quality assurance engineer by day and professional belly dancer by night. She has a respect and love for this dance.
Dilek received her Bachelor’s in BA, Accounting from one of the most repetitive college in Istanbul with Magna Cum Laude. She continued her Master’s in MBA and MS in Computer Science after she arrived to San Diego.
Her shows are family oriented, and fun for everyone has interest, love, and respect to Raks Sharqi/Oriyental Dans.
She has been training students in Arabic and Turkish Style of Dances.
She is known by her strong style and technique, elegant presentation of the music, extensive cultural background, Turkish drop, beautiful candle dance, amazing shimmies and layering, lovely personality, inner and outer beauty.
My cute accents, strong shimmies, Turkish drops and backbends, beautiful and elegant arm moves, strong isolations, high energy, communication with my audience, and face impressions make me a unique Turkish dancer.
I
was born and raised in Turkey, dancing Turkish style since I was a
child, which I learned while watching others at the parties,
weddings, and gatherings with friends. I still keep learning new
techniques, combinations from various well-know instructors.
Currently, I am the only Turkish Dancer in the San Diego area known,
entertaining the audience with my unique and lovely style of dance.
I have been getting my formal training from famous instructors in belly dance world. One of them is Famous, Legendary Jamila and Suhaila Salimpour, from famous Suhaila School of Dance in SF. I have regular trainings with Morwenna Assaf locally, famous East Coast performer and instructor, who also trained famous Nourhan Sharif. Morwenna was trained by famous, legendary Ibrahim Farrah “Bobby Farrah”. Walid Assaf is my drummer teacher, amazing, energetic Lebanese drummer/teacher; http://www.danceranddrummer.com
SAN DIEGO'S ONLY TURKISH BELLY DANCER
TESTIMONIALS
"Dilek is beautiful, I finally got to see this Goddess dance and I am so blown away! BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!!! The gold that fills this womans heart is given to those she dances for, everyone smiles. She puts everything she is into it. I loved hearing the audience cheer after she finished, she deserves it completely! Dilek is such a wonderful person who has worked so hard at what she loves and it shows in everything I have seen her do; as fellow class member a friend and now as my favorite dancer in San Diego. Her waters run deep and so does her love for dance. I really hope to dance with her one day soon!" -Sabrina, dance friend
"What can
one say when talking about the "Wonderful, Delightful, Charming
and Exhilarating Dilek"!
She is a remarkable dancer, she s
spunky, yet graceful. She s always beaming with energy and is
absolutely beautiful to watch!
She is truly a Turkish Delight!
"-Randwulf, Middle Eastern Oud Player, musician
"Dilek is a joy to watch, she has so much energy and vivacity she pulls you into her dance. Her shimmies are amazing." From a dance friend
"Dilek is a beautiful, graceful dancer that knows how to tailor her show to the audience. I have hired her to dance for many occasions and she is admired by all of my friends and family. She has a great collection of dazzling costumes and provides family-oriented entertainment with enthusiasm and charm in many settings." A friend, class mate
"I have
watched Dilek dance from the beginning and she has improved so much
that it is amazing. She now surpasses any dancer I have ever
seen and her veil dance, sword dance and especially her candles on
her head dance are all truly astonishing.. You must come see
her dance for the most entertaining evening of your life. "
From her unbiased Mother-in-law
"I find Dilek to be a dynamic and inspiring performer specialising in a variety of Middle Eastern dance styles. She is a joy to watch as she tirelessly performs exciting movements incorporating sword, double veil, candle tray and floor work to Arabic music and complex Turkish rhythms. I always look forward to her performances throughout San Diego time and time again." Vilia Varghese, One of San Diego's well-known and best dancers.
"Dilek has
danced several times in our vaudeville shows. Her grace,
expertise, and beauty make her a popular favorite with our
audience "
Sincerely, Summer Golden, artistic director
North Park Vaudeville