Monday, July 09, 2007

My bellydancing concert 2007

Who would've thought my blog would come in handy again...especially as it's been dormant ever since I returned from Germany. Ahhh, Hamburg, what a far and distant dream. Wish I could go back there.

But enough of this wistfulness.

On Friday, 6 July, I was part of a group of women who took part in the Soma Tribal Fusion Bellydancing concert at Westerford High in Rondebosch. Below are the pictures that were taken backstage for those who were unable to attend my performance.

Let me tell you, it was a real pleasure performing on stage. It was such a rush. Christelle and performed in the opening dance, which went off without a hitch. My second dance was also a veil dance (which, I didn't know that well, but I was confident I could pull it off;-). The fact that I caught up in one of drops that served as a prop on stage did not bother me too much although it provided some comic relief for those who knew me in the audience. I must admit to looking forward to the next concert/performance. It was a bit stressful putting together a costume from scratch, but now I've got some experience of making a costume and next time I'll not start from scratch as I've acquired quite a couple of useful items.

So, I hope you enjoy the selection of pictures below and remember to feel free to post comments.

Much love
Abi


My belly (and its adornment) up close


Mini-me: Danielle tries my garb on for size;-)


The bride of Tribal Fusion: Marissa


The bellydancers and the girlas (my nieces): From left Danielle, Christelle, Abi and Jesse with Maysoon in front


The main chicks: Christelle and I looking absolutely fabulous


Christelle strikes a pose


Let's all pose together!


The girls from my class - all dressed up and ready to perform in the opening dance


Just so you can see what my outfit looked like from the back;-)


Yours truly ready to go on stage and perform


Driti and Christelle in full garb


Whoa Momma: Driti dressed to the nines for her star performance;-)


At the concert venue doing last minute touch-ups


From left to right: Christelle, Abi and Driti half ready for the show at Driti's house


That's me with my hair and top ready for the concert


Christelle and Driti are half ready for the show


Christelle gets the attachment for her belt ready