Hi Hellen/Suheir, yes I was announced as Ellie. (My name's actually Eleanor and I dance as Eshta, I don't really use Ellie but it gets shortened ).
I danced to Faddah and was wearing a dark blue 2-piece with silver sparklies, but now I'm really confused, I know it was really loud in there and I know I'm useless with names but I don't remember a Hellen?! I know I'm going to be really embarrassed when you answer, so I repeat: REALLY bad with names...!
Wow, it was like one big orientaldancer.net group meet! Ok, methinks me doth exaggerate a little, but very exciting nonetheless.
Maria you make me blush what a sweet thing to write! Was it Joanne who was filming for you? She's a darling, we're meeting for dinner tomorrow and she's promised to hand over her tape so I can put it onto DVD, guess I get sneak preview! Such a small world after all...
Thank you for posting all the music info. I know Anne read a summary out and you yourself told us a little but it's great to have it 'in writing' which is more reliable than my memory! I know (and love) the arabic version of the 2nd song but didn't know any of its Greek significance.
What a pity you are ill, I wish you better. How long until you can return to the glorious 21 degrees of Greece?! I'm so jealous Please do let us know when you are back in the UK, perhaps end of March for Hossam and Serena's workshops again...? No live band this time but still!