Dance audience not fazed by power outage in Birchleigh

The rhythmic dancers had the audience’s attention that was seen clapping or moving to the beat of the music.

July 23, 2019

Puleng Sekabate 1 minute read

The dancers also had fun on stage during their various performances.

Family and friends were dazzled by the performances at the Dream Weavers showcase at Hoërskool Birchleigh on July 13.The show was organised by members of Almeya Belly Dance Studio.

The audience wasn’t discouraged by the power outage in the area, which occurred just before the show started and lasted for an hour. When the power returned and the show started, people were happy to have been patient as the show was a stunner and worth the wait.

“This serves as our annual showcase where all our dancers show what they have learnt and accomplished during the year,” said Dawn Mey, one of the principals at Almeya Belly Dance Studio.

“Belly dance is a dance of women danced by women for women. It forms a sisterhood and we are all bonded by the dance.”

The performances were complemented by the stylish and colourful costumes dancers effortlessly changed into from one dance to another.

Wilma Allen is also a principal at the Birchleigh-based studio that has been running for 15 years.

The performances were well-complemented by the stylish and colourful costumes dancers effortlessly changed into.

Mey told Express they were happy with the turnout, with many families and friends supporting the dancers.

“Women from all walks of life come to classes and learn to love their bodies and themselves. They learn to move with the music and gain self-confidence as dancing pushes them out of their comfort zones,” explained Mey.

“Imagine this, there was a time in history when the bounce and sway of a woman’s hips was considered so beautiful that they set it to music and made a dance out of it. Belly dance is for women of all shapes, sizes and all ages. We start at seven years up to 100.”