Belly dancing on display
Performing at the Midwinter Fantasy Hafla (celebration) in Ellis Park, Kaikorai Valley are Khamzin Belly Dancers (from left) Mandy Kennedy, Shirley Crawford and Stefanie Kalmakoff.
The trio were dancing with the rest of their troupe as part of the event on Saturday.
Ms Crawford said there were many different types of dancing on display on the night, and about 25 guests came "and had a great time".
The Khamzin Belly Dancers, the Unapologetic Crones, and Jack Frost Morris Dancers all performed various dance routines, and the Unfortunate Repercussions played music for the crowd.
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