The most dramatic reconnection with one of the dancers happened in San Francisco on 21st April 2023. I was doing a slideshow presentation at CSM (College of San Mateo, not Corn Soy Milk), showing pictures of  refugee camp dance classes taken in 1980. During the talk I said, jokingly, “By the way, if you see yourself in any of these photos, please tell me.” 

Immediately, a woman stood up at the back of the hall and ran towards the stage, pointing at the screen and shouting “That’s me!”  At first, I was alarmed, thinking it might be an assassination attempt, but my initial panic soon gave way to bewildered surprise. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a chance to talk to her after the show, and we didn’t even get her name. We would like to find out who she is, and if she is still a dancer.

Luckily, this magic moment was captured by Kunthary de Gaiffier, who took these photos. Thanks, Kunthary!