Here the "bayaderes" were dancing; any one can obtain admission by paying a trifling sum.
Of course I went in to see these celebrated dancers.

There were, however, only two pairs; two boys were elegantly clothed in a female garb, richly decorated with gold coins.

They looked very pretty and delicate, so that I really thought they were girls.

The dance itself is very monotonous, slow, and wearisome; it consists only of some steps to and fro, accompanied by some rather indecorous movements of the upper part of the body.

These gestures are said to be very difficult, as the dancer must stand perfectly still, and only move the upper part of his person.