Last night's Raq the House was magical for me! From the performers, to the audience, to the staff at Tannourine, everyone was wonderful. I'm so appreciative to be able to work with performers who are talented and gracious! Every single one was delightful--no divas! I also think the variety of performances was perfect: Persian dancing, belly dancing (of course), and hula hooping made it a very memorable night.
For those who couldn't make it, this is what you missed!
In chronological order: Erica started the night for us and I'm so pleased that she helped kick off the theme of Norooz with a Persian bandari song. Sharon Papo brought some fusion flavor to the show with her sexy and modern costume paired with her skilled isolations. I've been trying to get my friend Sharon to perform there for months and it was wonderful to have her take part in the show! Kristin of the Heartbreak Hoopers brought the house down with her fantastic hooping! I was stoked that she used one of my favorite songs, Supermassive Blackhole by Muse. It was Kristin's second time hooping at Raq the House and I hope she can be a part of it again! I just never get sick of watching the colorful and shiny hoop twirling and watching her work it with such skill. Then Hannah Romanowsky performed a classical Persian dance which was so graceful and beautiful. She really is a world-class dancer and it is such a treat to have a performer of her caliber perform at Raq the House! Then the energetic and beautiful Karolina came out and dazzled us with a little double veil and an awesome sword dance. She was gorgeous! Little ol' me followed Karolina with the debut of my fan veil dance in a brand new costume I got from Rakkasah. And I was mesmerizing (hehehe). I only had one tiny mishap with the fan but I think I recovered it well! ;) Arielle of Heartbreak Hoopers, and my friend from Lululemon, amazed the audience with her hoop skills. That sister is badass with the hoop! No wonder she also goes by the name "Hooperella." The headliner, Hannah, finished the night with beautiful contemporary Persian dance. Everyone was mesmerized by her grace and fluidity and that is only the tip of her repertoire! I hope she can come back too!
It was a full line-up of talented and beautiful ladies bringing their A-game to Tannourine, and we even ended by 9:00. It's the perfect thing for a Sunday night! And all it costs is dinner! I swear Raq the House is the best entertainment in the Bay Area. The best performances and food for a super reasonable price.
Next month: Ivonne will co-hostess with me so there is sure to be some tantalizing salsa and Latin dance! Mark your calendars for April 18!
peace.....
Dre
