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DILEK, TURKISH DELIGHT

Born to Dancing!!!

*Professional Middle Eastern Dance Artist/Instructor

Specialized in Turkish/Arabic Dances

BORN AND RAISED IN TURKEY, ISTANBUL

Natural talent from Turkey shines with technique, personality, joy and strength

(Not kidding! yes I am a native speaker, and yes that is my real hair :-))

 

*Software Quality Assurance Engineer, MBA, MSCS

*Soon to be a Yoga Teacher (currently involved in Teaching Program with Kathy Lee)

*Dilek is LEVEL 1 certified from the Master Instructor, Famous Suhaila School of Dance, http://www.suhaila.com

she is continuing to be LEVEL II certified for the year 2006-07

 

 

 

 

Dilek is available for corporate parties/events, birthday parties, stage shows, school shows, private instructions, workshops, weekly classes

CONTACT: 619-459-4894

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

SPECIALTIES/PROPS:

SPECIALIZED IN TURKISH STYLE ORIENTALE, GYPSY STYLE FROM SULUKULE

AS WELL AS ARABIC STYLE (EGYPTIAN, LEBANESE) RAKS SHARQI

She is trained in both Turkish and Arabic Style Dance.

PROPS: ZILLS, SWORD, CANDLE TRAY, DOUBLE VEIL, CANE, AND TAMBOURINE

**She will mesmerize your guests with her energetic, lively, joyful dancing from the heart. You will have unforgettable experience with this very talented, authentic, only Turkish Dancer.

***Dilek can interpret the music and feelings come from the melodies with her unique style, she knows how to connect with the audience, and she brings Turkish/Middle Eastern authentic flair to your parties, special occasions. She is knowledged about the music, culture, people, religions, cuisine, traditions and ethics. You can assure that nobody will be offended at your party. Dilek puts very quality and professional shows for you guests' entertainment. If you are interested in hiring a well-rounded dance artist from Middle East, Dilek can offer you so much more than what you expect.

 

 

Please see Testimonials below this page

For classes information on basic Arabic style, and Intermediate/Advance Turkish style visit Classes page

CONTACT for booking: dkhoss @ cox.net (space is for preventing from solicitation, there is no spaceafter and before @ sign)

619-459-4894

 

 

 

"You can show anyone a step, but not a soul!" Nadia Gamal


VENUES:

GEENA DAVIS' husband's birthday party in SD

Camp Pendleton

Qualcomm 20th Anniversary Celebration at Qualcomm Stadium

Marika active wear company

UCLA Turkish Night

Rancho Bernardo High School

USD

UCSD

ATA-SC San Diego New Years Eve Party

Afghani Weddings and parties

Armenian Weddings and parties in Los Angeles

Persian Parties

Iraqi, Lebanese weddings, engagement, special occasions

Senior Adult Day Care Centers

Sadaf Persian Restaurant

Med Grill (scheduled regularly)

Kolbeh Persian Restaurant

Darband, Orange County

Marrakesh, La Jolla

Greek Village (scheduled regularly)

Zorba's

Med Cafe (scheduled regularly)

Crystal Ballroom

Nagi's Bar and Grill

Troy's Greek/American Restaurant (scheduled regularly)

Fairs (Ren Faire, Sameda Faire, Bedouin Bazaar, Street Scene)

Oasis Cafe

Zodiak Hookah Lounge (scheduled regularly)

Sheesha Lounge

Greek Town (scheduled regularly)

 


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

 


CALL ME FOR YOUR CATERING NEED IN TURKISH CUISINE!

 MY SPECIALTY CATERING BUSINESS (Turkish Delight) ONLY SPECIALIZED IN SPECIFIC TURKISH FOOD SUCH AS KISIR (TURKISH TABOULEH), DOLMA (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES), LENTIL SOUP, MUCVER (ZUCCINI LATKE) AND SOME OTHERS!!! I WILL GIVE YOU A PRICE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT YOU ARE REQUESTING.

TASTE BEFORE YOU ORDER!!! CALL ME NOW FOR MORE DETAILS!!!

CALL FOR PRICING!

619-459-4894

If you are also looking for Lebanese style Koonafa, baklava, and some other Arabic and Turkish Sweets, please email or call me for price quote.

IF SOMETHING I CANNOT PROVIDE I KNOW LOCAL AND LOS ANGELES RESTAURANTS THAT COULD PROVIDE YOU WHAT YOU NEED.

 


    Dilek has been performing belly dancing regularly at San Diego's most popular Middle Eastern restaurants, private parties for any ethnicity such as Afghani wedding, Arabic parties, weddings, engagements, birthdays, showers, also for high rank military personnel at Camp Pendleton, local coffee shops, sheesha lounges, night clubs. She is a Turkish origin Middle Eastern Dance Artist, learned and trained in Turkey, formally introduced to belly dance here is San Diego where she resides currently with her family. She is an engineer by day, and professional belly dancer by night. She has a respect and love for this dance. Dilek does not perform for bachelor parties, or where the audience is only male. Her shows are family oriented, and fun for everyone has interest, love, respect to Raks Sharqi.

                       

Dilek is one of the most authentic and diversed belly dancers in San Diego, CA. San Diego's only Turkish belly dancer.

She is available for belly grams, b.day parties, weddings, corporate events, theme parties, engagements, private classes, group classes, women's retreats. She travels by request.

 

619-459-4894

dkhoss@cox.net


    DILEK, TURKISH DANCE ARTIST MESMERIZES YOU WITH HER LIVELY, ENERGETIC, BEAUTIFUL DANCE. CONTACT HER FOR TURKISH GYPSY, TURKISH ORIENTAL, SWORD DANCE TECHNIQUES, VEIL TECHNIQUES INSTRUCTION AND MANY MORE...

    DILEK PROVIDES YOU THE MOST AUTHENTIC MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE PERFORMANCES AT YOUR EVENTS, THEME PARTIES, SHOWERS, WEDDINGS, BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTIES, CORPORATE PARTIES, RETIREMENTS, ANY SPECIAL EVENTS YOU MIGHT HAVE...

    YOU CAN ENJOY DILEK'S SHOWS IN MANY VENUES THROUGHOUT SAN DIEGO COUNTY. VISIT PERFORMANCES PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

  

  My teacher Suhaila Salimpour, CLICK HERE FOR A REVIEW OF HISTORY:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpkvOe25AnQ

 

CLICK HERE FOR SUHAILA SALIMPOUR WORKSHOP!!!

    

         

     

This page last updated 03/20/2006 10:50:21 PM

 

Kizkulesi "Maiden Tower" where one of the James Bond was shot.

My grandfather's apartment was looking at this exact view, Istanbul, Harem

 

 

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