The Meat Market was primarily designed with a jungle theme, but that didn't mean that they couldn't redecorate to do different themes. For Arabian Night, it involved hanging up a lot of drapes, bringing in large cushions for seats, and laying out large decorative carpets. It did surprisingly well at capturing the atmosphere of being in a large tent in the Arabian desert. There was plenty of Arabian music being played to complete the effect. There were some incenses as well, but not heavy ones. Considering most Animalians have stronger noses than humans, they would find an overabundance of scents harder to tolerate.
Unlike a lot of events at the Meat Market, this one was a private one, invitation only. Part of the reason for the seclusion was the pandemic. While things were finally clearing up, there were still enough cases to not totally lift precautions. Another reason was because the students were still perfecting their techniques, so they weren't completely prepared for a full audience. Not to mention there were still so relatively few students, but hopefully this Arabian Night will interest more people in joining up.
That wasn't to say that the girls didn't put on a good show. Their dancing didn't involve any stripping, yet another reason for the exclusive audience, but it was still a very tantalizing performance. Their sensuous swaying and shaking almost put on a better show than if they were baring themselves. And it wasn't quite as simple as jiggling place. Arabic music can be quite fast-paced and it required quite a bit of energy to keep up with the beat.
Probably one of the most interesting dancers to watch was Angie. As a serpent Animalian, she lacked the legs for making particular dancing moves. But she more than made up for it with her upper body language. The fact that she had four arms made it all the more interesting as her arms could move together in forms and position that would normally require one person standing behind another. It made for a very mesmerizing display.
Xochi, in particular, was very enthusiastic. She also had a surprising knack for belly dancing. One wouldn't expect this kind of skill with a Mexican Hairless Dog, maybe with one of the Arabian breeds. But Xochi has developed quite a taste for the Egyptian ways. And certainly a big reason for that was her boyfriend, Abbas. She had made certain the jackal had gotten an invitation for Arabian Night and was here to watch her perform. Her attention was directed at him when she was doing her most sensuous moves. And she could tell by the bulge in his pants that he was definitely impressed.
Though the best dancer was undoubtedly Mi-Soon herself. She didn't expect her students to do all the performing tonight. Of course, she saved herself for last, so that the audience can see what a master belly-dancer is compared to one who's still learning. When it comes to sexy felines, a caracal may not be the first thing people would think about compared to more popular felines. But Mi-Soon had undeniable sex appeal when she danced. The tantalizing sight of her breasts and hips bouncing was pretty effective on any straight man. Being the last performer for the evening made it conclusive that she received the most applause of them all.
This Arabian Night might have been exclusive, but it paved the way for the future. As soon as more dancers signed up for lessons, they could put on bigger and less exclusive shows. Mi-Soon was also hoping to eventually open a nightclub/studio in New Zerzura to promote the art of belly-dancing. Though there may be a few issues considering the more conservative views in the Middle East, but there was at the very least potential for it here in Lyre.