(Founder and Artistic Director: Susie White)


Wednesday 12 June 2013

Wirral Folk on the Coast, posted by Naima

Another great weekend with Ya Raqs at Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival at Whitby Sports and Social Club in Ellesmere Port on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June.

The weather was glorious once again, maybe a little too warm at times, but we had our Egyptian home-from-home to shade under. Very cosy....

L-R; Tameri, Kebi, Phoenece, Mish-Mish, Meroe, Naima, and Kiya take refuge in the shade!

We had a full day on Saturday, starting at 9.30. With busking in front of the tent, lots of henna again and dressing little girls and boys up in the mini me costumes.

Henna tattoo

After our performance in the Members Lounge, we relaxed for a little while over lunch, while we listened to some great bands that were playing. Then once again we began to do what we do best; performing for the lovely people who had come to watch us in the glorious sunshine. Meroe even managed to get some lovely ladies and little girls up to show them a few moves, then they joined us for an improvised show.

Meroe (with microphone) leads a workshop

On the Sunday, we had a later start, again the weather was kind to us. After we had performed our last routine, we took a well earned break and enjoyed ice cream in the shade of our awning.

Phoenece enjoys an ice cream

We also joined forces with another group of ladies, The Northern Belly Dance troupe, who invited us to join in with one of their routines. I think it went down well with the audience.

The two new recruits, Kiya and I, would like to thank Meroe for giving us this opportunity to join Phoenece, Mish-Mish, Kebi, Tameri and Aisha in your lovely group.

Naima and Kiya

Everyone has made us feel very welcome, and you are all like sisters to us.

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