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South East Belly Dance Queen Competition & Showcase

Registration form click here! Important: Please read the competition rules below.
Category	Description and Requirements	Age Restrictions
Princess Soloist	This category is open to dancers of a beginning to intermediate levels. Participants can be tribal or cabaret.	Must be over 18 years old.

Queen Soloist	This category is open to all soloists of an advanced, semi-professional or professional status. Props may be used, but no extra points will be given for their use.	Must be over 18 years old.

Dance Troupe	This category is open to groups between two to six dancers. There are no dance ability restrictions for this category. The dance is to be fully choreographed. No solos can be permitted in this category. Dancers should appear equal in skill. Props may be used, but no extra points will be given for their use. Please submit a complete list of participants.	All participants must be over 18 years old.

Competition Rules: ules:

No entries will be accepted after the deadline.
All contestants must sign a release form. If you haven’t done so by the time you arrive, you’ll be asked to do so at the EVENT. Bring your identification card, receipts, and other relevant documents.
Check in at the front desk no later than one hour before your performance time. If not, you may lose your turn.
Bring everything essential to your performance, including music and back-up. (You must bring 2 CDs containing only your piece of music. Please print your name and category on each CD, along with name of song and artist.)
You must BRING WITH YOU a 4-inch by 6-inch index card. On it include your “Full Name”, your “Stage Name”, and a short piece of information, approximately 30 to 40 words long, about you (or your troupe, if applicable). We will use this to introduce you to the audience. All information must be printed to avoid confusion.
Your entire dance must be performed on the stage.
Each solo performance must be a minimum of 5 minutes and a maximum of 7 minutes long. Each troupe performance must be a minimum of 7 minutes and a maximum of 10 minutes long. All performances will be timed. Points will be subtracted for going under or over the limits.
All judges' scores are final.
Please do not talk to judges about your performance or other related topics.
All dances will be performed on a stage. Proper costumes, appropriate for a family atmosphere, must be worn. If not, you will be disqualified.
You must wear cover-ups over your costume when you’re not performing. If not, you will be disqualified.

COMPETITION CATEGORY	FEE	1st PLACE Cash Prize	2nd PLACE Gift
Princess	$75.00	$100	Gift basket
Dance Troupe	$100.00	$150	Gift basket
Queen	$80.00	$150 & Gift basket	Gift basket

Registration form click here! Please send your entry fee with completed registration form to: Attn.: South East Belly Dance Queen Competition Showcase Irene Rimer C/O Dance Essentials LLC 7416 Elliott Lane, Leeds, AL 35094 Or Email and Paypal to irenerimer@yahoo.com You must send us the registration form completed and picture via email to irenerimer@yahoo.com Vendor Tables $25 flat fee, email irenerimer@yahoo.com

2009 Event winners and Contestants

This event is hosted by Irene Rimer

with confirmed judges Jamila Rassa, Aziza of Birmingham, Sanjay Singh & Pia Sen

with Jay Burnham playing drums for The Jewels

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* Corazon Flamenco * The Belly Dance Jewels

South East Belly Dance Queen 2009 Winners

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