Competitors, Listees, Vendors, Dancers,
Reminder: The deadline date for entries to the 2006 Double Crown Belly Dance competitions is fast approaching - - all entries must be postmarked by September 1st, 2006. If you are entering via Paypal, we must receive your payment by September 1st, 2006.
Categories are as follows:
DOUBLE CROWN BELLY DANCE COMPETITION, FESTIVAL AND INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR!
SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 24TH, 2006, Vancouver, WA.
2006 Double Crown Belly Dance Competition * “Category Descriptions”
2006 Belly Dance Performing Artist™
Professional Category (Male/Female) - This category is designed for male and/or female dancers who may or may not have earned money through performances, but does promote or advertise themselves as a professional performer or teacher/instructor. Middle Eastern music must be used; the use of “alternative” music in this category will result in competitor being disqualified. Music will be no more than ten (10)** minutes or less on a quality cassette tape or CD, with a back-up tape or CD provided. No props other than veils/cape in this category. (Winner must wait three (3) years to compete again.) ($50.00)
2006 Gypsy Stylist
Professional Category (Male/Female) - This category is designed for male and/or female dancers who may or may not have earned money through performances, but does promote or advertise themselves as a professional performer or teacher/instructor. This category is designed for performers of American Tribal, Gypsy and related styles. Use of “alternative” music in this category will result in competitor being disqualified. Zils are to be used in this category. Music will be no more than ten (10)** minutes or less on a quality cassette tape or CD, with a back-up tape or CD provided. Props are allowed in this category’ veils/cape, sword, baskets, pots, fans, etc. but can utilize no more than 1/3 of the routine. (Winner must wait three (3) years to compete again.) ($50.00)
2006 Double Crown Master
Professional Category (Male/Female) - This category is designed for male and/or female dancers who may or may not have earned money through performances, but does promote or advertise themselves as a professional performer or teacher/instructor. This category is open to any style of Middle Eastern Dance Art (Gypsy, Tribal, Cabaret, Egyptian, etc.) but not other forms of dance (such as Classical Indian, Flamenco, etc.) Must have 15 years proven ME experience and be 45 years of age or more. Middle Eastern music must be used; the use of “alternative” music in this category will result in competitor being disqualified. Music will be no more than eight (8)** minutes or less on a quality cassette tape or CD, with a back-up tape or CD provided. Props are allowed in this category. (Winner must wait three (3) years to compete again.) ($45.00)
2006 Nile
Troupe Category - This category is designed for all levels of dancers, male or female performing as a troupe/group. (For this competition, a troupe consists of three or more performers). All members of the troupe are to be performing during entire performance (except during short transition periods). Middle Eastern music should be the predominant focus, however, the use of alternative music as one portion/segment (no more than 1/3) of the overall twelve (12) minute piece will be permitted. Props may be used in this category, however they may only be used for 1/3 of the performance or less. Music will be no more than twelve (12)** minutes or less on quality cassette tape or CD with a back-up tape/CD provided. ($125.00)
2006 Gemini
Duet Category - This category is designed for all levels of dancers, male or female performing as a group of two - “duet”. Both members of the duet are to be performing during entire performance (except during short transition periods). Middle Eastern music should be the predominant focus, however, the use of alternative music as one portion/segment (no more than 1/3) of the overall ten (10) minute piece will be permitted. Props may be used in this category, however they may only be used for 1/3 of the performance or less. Music will be no more than twelve (12)** minutes or less on quality cassette tape or CD with a back-up tape/CD provided. ($60.00)
2006 Scarab
Alternative Music Category - This category is designed for solo performers, male or female, with the desire to perform to music “other than” Middle Eastern. The main theme and presentation is to consist primarily of Middle Eastern Dance movements, however, it is acceptable and encouraged to add dance movements from other dance forms to enhance and carry through the theme of the music. Costuming should also carry through the theme of the music and need not but can be of traditional design, with theme influence. Music will be six (6)** minutes or less on quality cassette tape or CD with a back-up tape/CD provided. Props may be used in this category, however they may only be used for 1/2 of the performance or less. ($45.00)
2006 Phoenix
Intermediate Dancers (Amateur Category) - This category is designed for solo performers, male or female, with up to six (6) years of Middle Eastern Dance experience who may or may not have earned money through performances (competitor cannot have been hired as an entertainer for a fee by a club, entertainment service, etc. - Tips on a student night are not considered payment. Performance for Pay - including meals, gas, etc. are considered earnings and would disqualify competitor). Additionally, competitors must not have competed in Professional Categories of other Middle Eastern Dance Competitions to be considered in this amateur category. Middle Eastern music must be used; the use of “alternative” music in this category will result in competitor being disqualified. Music will be six (6)** minutes or less on a quality cassette tape with a back-up tape provided. No props other than veils/cape in this category. ($40.00)
2006 Isis
Beginning Dancers (Amateur Category) - This category is designed for solo performers, male or female, with up to three (3) years of Middle Eastern Dance experience who may or may not have earned money through performances (competitor cannot have been hired as an entertainer for a fee by a club, entertainment service, etc. - Tips on a student night are not considered payment). Middle Eastern music must be used; the use of “alternative” music in this category will result in competitor being disqualified. Music will be six (6)** minutes or less on a quality cassette tape with a back-up tape provided. No props other than veils/cape in this category. ($35.00)
2006 Camel’s Hump
Comedy Category - This category is designed for solo or troupe performers, male or female, with no limit on years of experience. Middle Eastern or other / alternative music may be used. The main theme and presentation should clearly be of a comedic nature with costuming as an enhancement to that overall theme. Props are allowed in this category. Music will be five (5)** minutes or less on a quality cassette tape with a back-up tape provided. ($35.00)
*NOTE: The use of zils/cymbals is not a requirement in all categories (please read each category carefully). Please see the specific categories for detailed explanation, and they are not considered “props”. Keep in mind however, zils/cymbals may enhance a dancer’s performance through musical interpretation; but may also distract from the performance if not played correctly.
**NOTE: There will be a ten (10) second grace period given for people/machinery errors. If competitor goes over category time limit plus the ten (10) second grace period, music will be faded out and competitor/s will be disqualified.
And don’t forget the fabulous workshops “THE BOYZ ARE BACK IN TOWN” by Jim Boz on Saturday and Sunday (www.zainahart.com for more information), and Pepper Von on Friday (www.jeweledscarab.com) and the Friday Night Gala of Stars with music by Pangia, and performances by Rakkasah Instructors Jim Boz and Zaina Hart, Delilah of Seattle, WA, Nadira (2005 Belly Dance Performing Artist), Rachel (2002 Belly Dance Performing Artist), Jaleh, Nemra Khan, Oberon, Jeweled Scarab Dance Company, Kovi Ashley the 2006 Miss Washington Teen Coed, and a special Wings of the Phoenix Presentation by Zaina Hart, Alice Renteria and “Z-Ladies”. As always, the Big Hair Pose Down will be on Saturday night while we are tabulating the winners of the Scarab Category - - - so bring your hair, hair pieces, hair spray, etc. and join us at this year’s
DOUBLE CROWN BELLY DANCE COMPETITION, FESTIVAL AND INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR!
SEPTEMBER 22, 23 & 24TH, 2006, Vancouver, WA.
