Deniz

Welcome

Thank you for visiting my web site. There seems to be an ever-increasing interest in Middle Eastern dance lately as people become more health conscious. It is a wonderful way to keep fit while having fun (and lots of it!). This is a dance for women of all ages, shapes and sizes - it makes you feel so feminine and strong. The benefits of Middle Eastern dance are increased muscle tone, improved co-ordination, greater self-esteem, and good social contact. There are many more that I could add to this list. To find out more please feel free to browse.

I first showed an interest in the Bellydance when I was six years old. I saw a beautiful dancer on the television undulating her stomach and I was captivated. My sister and I would dress up in whatever mum could find us to wear and we would mimic the dancer. I have always loved this form of dance. It must be my gypsy roots! I have moved on since then and learnt Egyptian and Turkish dancing using props such as a veil, stick, zills (finger cymbals),Isis wings, sword, and double sword. I have received dance tuition in both Turkey and England from many top dancers, including Khaled Mahmoud, Magdy el Leisy, Heather Burby, Maria D'Silva, Helene Erickson, Keti Sharif (A-Z Advanced 2005). And Tribal Tuition by Sharon Khiara, Wendy Marlatt, Kami Liddle. On my last trip to Turkey I attended a workshop taught by a "zener" (a male bellydancer) - he was incredible. As I love visiting Turkey so much I have started learning the language.

I have performed with other dancers on English and Turkish T.V., and taken part in a festival of dance, as well as in carnivals, fetes, celebrations and weddings, including:

Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony, Isle of Wight
Bar Three Club, Mayfair, London
"Strictly Dance" weekend, Chichester
Hen parties at Down Hall Hotel, Hatfield, Herts.
Turkish Wedding at Tewinbury Farm, Welwyn, Herts.
Arabian Nights Hafla,(Kaz) Hertfordshire.

I am available for bookings. You can contact me on (07729) 803783 or email me at denizbellydancer@homecall.co.uk