TURKISH ORYANTAL AND ROMANI STYLES DANCE TEACHER/CHOREOGRAPHER/PERFORMER
Also specialized in Egyptian Taksim/beledi, Tango fusion, Sword and Pot (water jug) dances
Dilek, Turkish born and raised
*Engineer *Dance Artist *Choreographer *200 Hr Yoga Teacher
*Ayurvedic Practitioner *PhD in Phsyiology, Student
MY AYURVEDA and YOGA SITE
Co-founder and Director of ARABINA Dance Company
Multi Award Winning Dance Company
~GROUP CHAMPION 2011, ~TROUPE OF THE YEAR 2010 ~
~BELLY DANCER OF THE YEAR 2010
Belly Dancer of the Universe, FIRST Hall of Fame
2010 Belly Dancer of the Universe, Egyptian Category Champion
2011 Wiggles of the West, Entertainer, 2nd Runner Up
2010 Wiggles of the West, Entertainer, 1st Runner Up
2009 Belly Dancer of the Universe, Universal Category Champion
http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com
*2008 Belly Dancer Of the Universe Competition
CHAMPION, Taxim Category
FIRST RUNNER UP, Universal Category
THIRD RUNNER UP, Veil Category
*2007 Arabesque Belly Dance Competition, San Diego
FIRST PLACE, Veil Category
SECOND PLACE, Soloist Cabaret
*2007 NATCMED Belly Dance Competition, Hawaii
FIRST PLACE WINNER
*2007 International Belly Dance Convention, Las Vegas
SECOND RUNNER UP, Folkloric Category
*2006 San Diego Mahmoud Reda/Morwenna Assaf Choreography Project
FAVORITE DANCER
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*SECOND RUNNER UP, 2007 Zaghareet Best Kept Secret Award
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Dilek is one of the hardest working and highly trained artist in the area.
Dilek is invited to perform for Reverence, Tribute to Jamila Salimpour, show in Berkeley at Julia Morgan Theater, September 7, and also at the Bal Anat Show in Solano Stroll with Suhaila Dance Company on September 8, 2013.
Affectionately known as "Turkish Delight", is a multi-award winning Middle Eastern dance artist who hails from Turkey. Born and raised in the magical city of Istanbul, Dilek grew up listening and dancing to Middle Eastern music while attending family parties and watching her favorite Turkish dancers in clubs and on TV. She moved to the United States in 1995 to pursue her graduate studies and has lived in beautiful San Diego ever since.
DANCE AWARDS:
Dilek's expertise as a Middle Eastern dance performer has garnered her numerous awards from various belly dance competitions throughout the United States. Some of her most recent and prestigious awards include her first place championships from 2008 through 2010 in the Universal, Egyptian and Taksim categories at the acclaimed Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Los Angeles. Dilek was also crowned first place champion at the NATCMED Hawaii competition in which the legendary Mahmoud Reda of Egypt was a lead judge.
Dilek is also a featured performer in Hollywood Music Center NEW DVD Production, The Spirit of Bellydance.
https://www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com/productDetails.php?productId=1650
DANCE INSTRUCTOR:
Dilek has provided quality instruction in Middle Eastern dance at numerous locations throughout San Diego. She recently opened her own private home studio where she offers beginning and intermediate level technique classes as well as improvisational classes in all facets of Middle Eastern dance. Dilek is trained in both Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour’s prestigious dance and training format. She achieved Level 3 in Suhaila Salimpour format, and Level 2 in Jamila Salimpour format. She was invited by Suhaila herself to participate as a teaching assistant in the upcoming Jamila Salimpour Level 1 workshop taking place in San Francisco. Dilek has also been a featured instructor and performer at several Middle Eastern dance workshops and festivals in Southern California, Mexico and Taiwan.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Dilek's desire to give back to the community has prompted her to maintain a strong involvement with the San Diego Turkish community for the last 5 years. During this time, she has worked as Vice President for the House of Turkey, and was directly involved in the Turkish House project in which she organized events for fundraising, hosted meetings and worked on the House of Pacific Relations policy and standing rules. Currently she is the Social Chair for ATASC-SD, the largest American Turkish Organization in San Diego, under the umbrella of ATASC Washington. Dilek is also co-founder and co-director of the Arabina Dance Company which provides professionally choreographed belly dance shows at Zorba's Greek Restaurant every weekend as well as at numerous public and private functions throughout San Diego.
EDUCATION/PROFESSION:
In addition to her successful dance career, Dilek holds a B.A., an M.B.A. and Masters degree in Computer Science, also in Ayurveda. Her full time occupation as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer has allowed her to work with some of the largest corporations in the industry including Intuit, Fair Isaac, Mitchell International, Cisco Systems and DivX.
Currently working remotely in the same field.
She is currently pursuing her PhD in Physiology in Maharishi International University, where she graduated with her Master's of Science, Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. She is a Lead Teacher's Assistant in the same program as well.
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She is trained by some of the most famous instructors around the world including Mahmoud Reda, Jamila/Suhaila Salimpour, Aida Nour, Tito, Fahtiem, Angelika Nemeth, Morwenna Assaf, Aziza, Alexandra King, Reyhan Tuzsuz.
She is also specialized in Turkish and Romani styles of dances.
Her styles including Arabic, Turkish, Fusion with Skirt, Tambourine, sword, candle tray, fan.
Zeffa wedding ceremonies using shamadan and finger cymbals, Saidi with or without Al Assaya, Haggala, Melaya Laff.
Dilek can be booked for Chicago, Iowa, and around Midwest cities. She travels for events. Out of town fees apply.
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 Fox, dance friend
"What can one say when talking about the "Wonderful, Delightful, Charming and Exhilarating Dilek"!
She is a remarkable dancer, she is spunky, yet graceful. She is 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
"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 Fox, dance friend
"What can one say when talking about the "Wonderful, Delightful, Charming and Exhilarating Dilek"!
She is a remarkable dancer, she is spunky, yet graceful. She is 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
