Yasmien May died on Wednesday 26th February 2003.  She was having a video night with the girls and nipped out for a cig when she collapsed.  Yasmien was 46 years old.  She had a special quality which touched everyone she met.  Our lives are richer for having known her.  She was a fabulous dancer who held audiences enthralled yet who lacked confidence in her own abilities.   

I have tried to let everyone know but if I have forgotten to contact someone, please accept my apologies.  The celebration of Yasmien's life was wonderful.  Her partner, Tony, with help from friends, put together a slide show - from babyhood to now.  It gave us all time to reflect on how much we will miss this fantastic person.  This dance was a big part of Yasmien's life and she had just joined the Tarab Dance Company.  The show in July will be dedicated to her.

Kay introduced Yasmien to the dance & took her to a workshop with Maggie Caffrey. It was a turning point for Yasmien.

" I felt as if I was discovering my roots" she said.

Yasmien travels abroad a lot with her partner but when in England is an essential part of the Farida crew.

Yasmien's organisational skills are phenomenal & her dancing isn't bad either!

Likes: good food, good wine, music & dance

Dislikes: loosing touch with friends 

Star sign: Aries

2 years on and Yasmien is still deeply missed.  Here is a poem written by friend Val:

We won't wear silly hats and dance in the rain,

Compare our wrinkles and the odd varicous vein.

We won't still tell rude stories and joke about men,

Compare notes and give them marks out of 10,.

We won't have girly talks though we are no longer 'girls',

Still wear Indian jewelery, forget about pearls.

We won't be there for each other when we're old and grey,

When time takes it's toll but we still feel OK.

We won't grow old disgracefully and dye our hair blue,

I can still do it but it's no good without you.