The show began with an introduction by the Roman Emperor himself, who then presented the dancers. Ya Raqs performed several routines, including tradition Bedouin and Egyptian dances and a solo by Meroe, and we had guest appearances by Caroline Afifi, who performed a modern Egyptian piece, and Caroline Thorpe, a cheeky stick dance. As I danced, I was pleased to see a lot of the audience, both men and women, were dressed in attire suiting the theme of the night, and they were really getting into the swing of things.
Ya Raqs
Meroe
During the interval, a delicious buffet, supplied by Sue Powell-Green, was enjoyed; I didn`t know vegetarian food could be so varied and tasty. There was plenty of retail therapy from the bazaar, where the girls picked up lots of glitzy bargains, also a cake stand brimming with delicious homemade cakes, provided by Elaine Chapman, which were snapped up.
The second half of the show began with `The dance of death`, a poignant veil routine by Ya Raqs, followed by fighting by gladiators of Deva Victix; this went down really well with the audience, who enthusiastically cheered on their favourites.
The Dance of Death
After the fighting, there was dancing for everyone who wanted to join in. Some of the girls from the audience were wearing their recent purchases from the bazaar, while others were back at the bazaar looking for more bargains.
Many thanks to Noor for arranging the night.
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