Testimonials
"Turquoise International makes three different custom-designed finger cymbals for the Salimpour School. The Isabella, Suhaila & Jamila finger cymbals are excellent instruments. Ali is an exceptional craftsman who makes top quality and beautiful finger cymbals for all levels of dancers. Our students love Turquoise cymbals, and I recommend them to dancers from beginning to professional. On a personal level, Ali is a man of integrity. And he has been a close friend and colleague of the Salimpour family for decades. He has been a long-term and active part of our belly dance community by offering top quality products as well as sponsoring workshops, tours, and events. He is a trusted source for our community."
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"The cymbals are perfection, the sound and feel of them can`t be surpassed. The years of teaching several times a week, accompanying the dance with your own "voice" completed a picture of musician/dancer... all the students loved and appreciated it.
Elena Lentini www.elenalentini.com/
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"I have used Turquoise cymbals since I first discovered them at a workshop in Chicago in 1975! I love the exquisitely tuned sound, and reliability of the metal (no chipping and cracking). The beautiful engravings make me happy when I catch a glimpse of them while playing. I have pairs in all sizes and my faves are my silver-plated, engraved size B’s. I recommend them to my students, and we only sell Turquoise at the Cassandra School. The size B’s are perfect for recorded music, and the size C’s are GREAT with a live band!" Cassandra Shore Artistic Director, Jawaahir Dance Company www.jawaahir.org |
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“Turquoise international has a wonderful supply of dance costumes, props and more.
With fair prices and a wide selection to choose from, I highly recommend this company. I’m honored to say that Turquoise sold me my very first bellydance costume! Thanks for the greatservice and support to the art." Jillina |
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"Turquoise finger cymbals are truly the original real deal. Anything else is is a pale imitation that can never compare in quality of sound and integrity. Every Bellydancer must own a set of Turquoise cymbals and a piece of history. I have never used anything else." Yasmina Ramzy, Artistic Director, Arabesque www.arabesquecanada.com |
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"I am a proud user of https://turquoiseintl.com finger cymbals! The 2 1/2 inch B Oriental Style are my favorite as this one size is the perfect fit and tone for all of my zilling needs. Ranging from classes, to restaurants, to theatre stages, these zills have been my best friends for years! Plus, they are the perfect instrument for my complete finger cymbal instructional program taught online at http://www.ansuya.com! Thank you Ali for these wonderful zills!” - Ansuya, Superstar of Bellydance www.facebook.com/ansuyabellydancesuperstar |
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"As a dancer with a reputation spanning three decades throughout the globe, I have looked to Turquoise International for all of my dance needs. All of my students have Turquoise Finger Cymbals because the sound is superb! I traveled to Egypt and Morocco with Ali and experienced first class accommodations and had the time of my life dancing, touring, eating, clubing and SHOPPING!"
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"I love Turquoise zills! My students begin with professional quality size EB zills, which are appealing both for price and quality. I even have Turquoise zills that my grandmother passed down to me--proof that they hold up well over the years!" Rosa Noreen, Maine www.RosaNoreen.com |
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