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12-06-2009, 09:32 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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GO TURKISH!! Hi from Istanbul...
I am a Japanese expat living in Istanbul.
I've been dancing Turkish oriental for 1.5 years ... and my teacher is LEGEND Nesrin Topkapi!!! She is a great dance ( well, I don't need to mention that, right? ) but also a great TEACHER!!! I know I am veeeery lucky that I started my bellydancing with her  I also dance Roma style but not as much as Oriental... Looks like we don't have many Turkish Oriental dancers here, but I would like to make friends with you and talk about our dynamic and beautiful style!! |
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12-06-2009, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Melbourne Australia, but a Kiwi
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 Lucky you having such a great teacher and such ready access to beautiful costumes . How long have you been living in Turkey? Do you intend to stay for a longtime?We are a diverse bunch of people here, and love to hear about everyone's experiences so jump in when you are ready. ~Mosaic
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 When your soles rest on the floor and you balance your weight on both of them, then you can rest in yourself, you are in your centre. With every step, you renew contact and the connection to the earth, to matter, to Mater the Mother. ~ Rosina Fawzia Al - Rawi |
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12-06-2009, 10:17 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Thank you Mosaic
Thank you for your comment, Mosaic.
I've been here about 2.5 years for my hubby's job assignment so not sure how many more years to go ... I started dancing as "just a hobby", but now it is MY LIFE as others here! As it is not too easy to get belydance related information in Istanbul, I hope I can contribute to the forum  Also thank you for noticing my first costume ( yes, custom made! )  |
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12-07-2009, 01:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Thank you all !!
Dear Prusilusken, Salome, Sita and Farasha Hanem
Thank you for your warm welcome, I am glad to be here and already have learnt a lot of things! I really appreciate the forum and you guys who share your knowledge and experience !If you have any question about Istanbul or Turksish ( languagewise, not the dance yet ), please don't hesitate to let me know ... will do my best to find it out! |
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12-08-2009, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: NS, Canada
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I'm recently returned from a holiday in Istanbul, it was so lovely
 We stayed in Sultanamhet. Too bad we weren't e-friends when I made my trip, we could have taken a class or two together while I was in town! |
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Wow! You are incredibly luck to have Nesrin Topaki for your teacher and Istanbul is a fabulous city!!!!
