On Sunday, March 17, 2013 Hahbi Ru performed on the Rakkasah West stage, in tribute to John Compton, and in reality for everyone that loved watching John and Hahbi Ru.
The tribute performance was a touching farewell to the joyous energy that was John Compton on stage and off.
Hahbi Ru Dance Ensemble arrived on stage to choruses of zagareets from the very back of the auditorium all the way up to the rafters. After two dances Malia invited those in the audience who have learned and taught the 'Cymbal Dance' to come on up and everyone danced together.
There were as many smiles as there were tears, and both together at that same time, as memories of first time seeing Hahbi Ru perform, memories of classes and workshops taken, and memories of seeing and talking with John flooded over the audience with waves of the joy, that are in essence John Compton.
I'm very happy that I was there for this wonderful shared experience with my fellow dancers at Rakkasah 2013.
Zemira
Zemira has been studying Middle Eastern Dance for 10+ years and has performed throughout the Bay Area. She is a livelong dancer who enjoys the art of Middle Eastern dance, is a founding member of the SF /BA MECDA Chapter. Currently she's collaborating with author Dawn Devine on the soon to be released The Cloth of Egypt: All About Assiut.
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