ORIENTAL – TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
“Oriental Expression Awards” is an Institution that organizes Dance Competitions, aiming at not just promoting traditional and modern dance trends and techniques, but also at rewarding all those who serve the art of Dancing and always strive for the best.
6th Spring International Bellydance Competition
LIVE and ONLINE
SUNDAY 20 March 2022
“Oriental Expression Awards” organizes the 6th International Bellydance Competition. The Competition is open to Dancers of all levels (Beginners, Advanced and Professional) from Greece and Abroad. It features all styles of Oriental dance (Folklore and Modern) as well as Tribal Fusion Bellydance. Ms Anna Dimitratou is the Artistic Director and President of the Committee, alongside with internationally acclaimed teachers and dancers.
Participations are accepted ONLY via email (info@orientalexpression.gr) from Wednesday 02/02/2022 until Monday 7/03/2022. Those interested can participate either live in the competition or by sending a video.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
ORIENTAL (FOLKLORE AND MODERN STYLE) | TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE |
SOLO CATEGORY • Bellydance Kid Star of the Year Age limit: 5 to 11 years old • Bellydance Folklore Kid Star of the Year Age limit: 5 to 13 years old • Bellydance Teen Star of the Year Teen Beginners level Teen Advanced level Age limit: 12 to 16 years old • Bellydance Rising Star of the Year Adult Beginner Adult Advanced Age limit : Above 16 years old • Bellydance Star of the Year (Oriental, Classic, Mejance ONLY) Professional level Age limit: 16 years old and above • Drum Solo Star of the Year Open level Age Limit: 14 years old and above • Bellydance Folklore Star of the Year Open Level Age limit: 14 years old and above • Lady Star of the Year Beginners Advanced Age limit: 35 years old and above • Fantasy-Fusion Bellydance Star or the Year Age Limit: 14 years old and above | SOLO CATEGORY • Tribal Kid Star of the Year Age limit: 5 to 11 years old • Tribal Teen Star of the Year Teen Beginners level Teen Advanced level Age limit: 12 to 16 years old • Tribal Rising Star of the Year Adult Beginners Adult Advanced Age limit: Above 15 years old • Tribal Star of the Year Professional level Age limit: 16 years old and above |
GROUP CATEGORY • Bellydance Group of the Year Kids, Age Limit: 5 to 11 years old Teens, Age limit: 12 to 16 years old Adult Beginners, Age Limit: 15+ Adult Advanced, Age Limit: 15+ • Fantasy-Fusion Bellydance Group of the Year Age Limit: 15 years old and above | GROUP CATEGORY • Tribal Group of the Year Kids, Age Limit: 5 to 11 years old Teens, Age limit: 12 to 16 years old Adults, Age Limit: 16 years old and above |
DUET CATEGORY • Duet of the Year Kids, Age Limit: 5 to 11 years old Teens, Age limit: 12 to 15 years old Adult, Age Limit: 15+ |
TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
THE JUDGES PANEL
Participants are judged by an extensive Committee that consists of well-known teachers, choreographers and dance experts. The PRESIDENT of the Committee is Mrs. Anna Dimitratou, and the Honorable Judge is the Oriental Superstar Diana Gnatchenko.
The contestants will be judged on the basis of their Technique, Choreography, Synchronization (for Duets and Groups), Stage Presence and Musicality.
RESULTS – WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
The Results of the Competition as well as the detailed scores for each participant will be posted PUBLICLY at orientalexpressionawards.gr. A personal code will be sent to each participant by e-mail, along with the Certificate of Participation. Each participant will use the unique personal code in order to identify his/her rank amongst the other participants.
DISTINCTIONS AND PRIZES
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ENTRY FEES
Solo Category (teens & adults): 25 euro
Solo Category (kids up to 11 yearls old): 20 euro
Group Category (of more than 3 participants): 15 euro
Additional category: 15 euro / per category
For additional Information and Registrations please visit here!
*Saturday 19 March 2022 will take place the Oriental Workshops by Prince Kayammer and Ntia Pilatou!