All-Access VIP

includes one Competition Spot (solo or group), all workshops, Showcase ticket, photo/video, a gift basket, and a private feedback session with Mychelle Crown. Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Skill Level: Experienced Professionals with regular performances in public and private venues.

Requirements: Raqs Sharqi/belly dance styles only. See "Rules & Regs" for more info.   

Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link below to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

15 total spots. 8 competitors go on to the live music Finals with the Georges Lammam Ensemble on Sun Sep 13, 2026.

Prizes Include: 

Custom Crown (First Place) 

$500 Cash Prize (First Place) 

$100 Cash Prize (2nd & 3rd Place) 

VIP Pass to Royal Crown Competition

VIP Pass to Sehir Al Sharq Competition

Custom Trophy

Gift Basket 

Time Limit: 6 minutes

Scoring Range: 1-10

Judging Criteria Includes but Is Not Limited To:

Technique: posture/ carriage, lines, stability, movement quality, movement vocabulary, proficient use of props

Musicality: movements show understanding of music structure, instrumentation, rhythms and emotional/cultural context

Appearance: costume, hair, makeup is appropriate for the stage and the style of dance being performed 

Audience Connection & Personality: confidence, welcoming, connects to audience & judges, expresses their own individuality while also conveying the meaning of the music and/or accuracy in stylization 

Diversity of Skills: use of choreography, improvisation, use of stage, originality, creativity, overall routine shows diverse skill set 

Overall Presentation: the overall impression left by the performance as a whole

Semi-Professional dancers who are new to professional work but have taken their skills beyond hobby level. Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Prizes Include:

Custom Trophy

$100 Cash Prize  (First Place)

Gift Basket

Time Limit: 5 minutes

Scoring Range: 1-10

Judging Criteria Includes but Is Not Limited To:

Technique: posture/ carriage, lines, stability, movement quality, movement vocabulary, proficient use of props

Musicality: movements show understanding of music structure, instrumentation, rhythms and emotional/cultural context

Appearance: costume, hair, makeup is appropriate for the stage and the style of dance being performed 

Audience Connection & Personality: confidence, welcoming, connects to audience & judges, expresses their own individuality while also conveying the meaning of the music and/or accuracy in stylization 

Diversity of Skills: use of choreography, improvisation, use of stage, originality, creativity, overall routine shows diverse skill set 

Overall Presentation: the overall impression left by the performance as a whole

Dancers 55+, all levels welcome. Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Prizes Include:

Custom Trophy

$125 Cash Prize  (First Place)

Gift Basket

Time Limit: 5 minutes

Scoring Range: 1-10

Judging Criteria Includes but Is Not Limited To:

Technique: posture/ carriage, lines, stability, movement quality, movement vocabulary, proficient use of props

Musicality: movements show understanding of music structure, instrumentation, rhythms and emotional/cultural context

Appearance: costume, hair, makeup is appropriate for the stage and the style of dance being performed 

Audience Connection & Personality: confidence, welcoming, connects to audience & judges, expresses their own individuality while also conveying the meaning of the music and/or accuracy in stylization 

Diversity of Skills: use of choreography, improvisation, use of stage, originality, creativity, overall routine shows diverse skill set 

Overall Presentation: the overall impression left by the performance as a whole

Folkloric and Traditional Cultural Dance Styles. Solo, mixed level category. Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link below to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Prizes Include:

Custom Trophy

$125 Cash Prize  (First Place)

Gift Basket

Time Limit: 5 minutes

Scoring Range: 1-10

Judging Criteria Includes but Is Not Limited To:

• Folklore - accurate representation and understanding of music, culture, and nuance of dance form. Respectful and authentic presentation rooted in cultural study.

Technique: posture/ carriage, lines, stability, movement quality, movement vocabulary, proficient use of props

Musicality: movements show understanding of music structure, instrumentation, rhythms and emotional/cultural context

Appearance: costume, hair, makeup is appropriate for the stage and the style of dance being performed 

Audience Connection & Personality: confidence, welcoming, connects to audience & judges, expresses their own individuality while also conveying the meaning of the music and/or accuracy in stylization 

Diversity of Skills: use of choreography, improvisation, use of stage, originality, creativity, overall routine shows diverse skill set 

Overall Presentation: the overall impression left by the performance as a whole.

Fusion soloists ; mixed level category.

Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Prizes Include:

Custom Trophy

$125 Cash Prize  (First Place)

Gift Basket

Time Limit: 5 minutes

Scoring Range: 1-10

Judging Criteria Includes but Is Not Limited To:

• Fusion - requires Egyptian/Arab dance to be fused with one or more dance forms. Clear fusion, ie not bellydance set to different music or modern dance set to Arab music. Category is open to Cultural Fusion and styles such as ATS, ITS, etc. A brief description of the style(s) being presented will be presented to the judges for context. 

Technique: posture/ carriage, lines, stability, movement quality, movement vocabulary, proficient use of props

Musicality: movements show understanding of music structure, instrumentation, rhythms and emotional/cultural context

Appearance: costume, hair, makeup is appropriate for the stage and the style of dance being performed 

Audience Connection & Personality: confidence, welcoming, connects to audience & judges, expresses their own individuality while also conveying the meaning of the music and/or accuracy in stylization 

Diversity of Skills: use of choreography, improvisation, use of stage, originality, creativity, overall routine shows diverse skill set 

Overall Presentation: the overall impression left by the performance as a whole

Raqs Sharqi Troupes and Groups, from duets to large ensembles. Folkloric styles accepted. Fill out the GOOGLE FORM and click the purchase link to register. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Prizes Include:

Custom Trophy

$150 Cash Prize  (First Place)

Gift Basket

Time Limit: 6 minutes

Scoring Range: 1-10

Judging Criteria Includes but Is Not Limited To:

Troupe - Raqs Sharqi - Raqs Sharqi Troupes and Groups, from duets to large ensembles. Folkloric styles accepted.

Troupe - Fusion - Fusion Troupes and Groups, from duets to large ensembles. Requires Egyptian/Arab dance to be fused with one or more dance forms. Clear fusion, ie not bellydance set to different music or modern dance set to Arab music. Category is open to Cultural Fusion and styles such as ATS, ITS, etc. A one-line description of the styles being fused will be presented to the judges for context.

*troupes will perform int he same block but Raqs Sharqi and Fusion will be judges separately*

Technique: posture/ carriage, lines, stability, movement quality, movement vocabulary, proficient use of props

Musicality: movements show understanding of music structure, instrumentation, rhythms and emotional/cultural context

Appearance: costume, hair, makeup is appropriate for the stage and the style of dance being performed 

Audience Connection & Personality: confidence, welcoming, connects to audience & judges, expresses their own individuality while also conveying the meaning of the music and/or accuracy in stylization 

Diversity of Skills: use of choreography, improvisation, use of stage, originality, creativity, overall routine shows diverse skill set 

Overall Presentation: the overall impression left by the performance as a whole

Troupes: 

Staging: formations, smooth formation changes that suit the music, variety of shapes and directions used

Cohesiveness: unity, precision, synchronization, energy