Competition rules
Version #1 from 1.11.2024
Attention!
In order to take part in competition all the participants are required to have Full pass or at least 2 workshops (1 for baby/kids).
All the participants will receive photos and videos of their performances FOR FREE. Details on Photo and video page.
1. Categories
Baby solo (4-6 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Bollywood
Baby groups (4-6 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Bollywood
Baby duos (4-6 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Bollywood
Kids solo (7-11 years old)
Levels: Debut
Styles:
- All styles
Kids solo (7-11 years old)
Levels: Beginners, Semi-professionals
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Mejance + tabla solo improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Kids duos (7-11 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Kids groups (7-11 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Juniors (12-15 years old)
Levels: Debut
Styles:
- All styles
Juniors (12-15 years old)
Levels: Beginners, Semi-professionals, Professionals
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Mejance + tabla solo improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
It is possible for the participants from age group Juniors to attend Adult categories by mandatory agreement with the organizers. In this case participant can attend only one age group (e.g. simultaneous performance in Juniors and Adults categories is not possible).
Juniors duos (12-15 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Juniors groups (12-15 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Adults (16+ years old)
Levels: Debut
Styles:
- All styles
Adults (16+ years old)
Levels: Beginners, Semi-professionals, Professionals
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Mejance + tabla solo improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Adults duos (16+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Adults groups (16+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Seniors (40+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Mejance + tabla solo improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
For participants of age 40 and older. Participants in this age group are welcome to attend all adult categories as well. In this case participant can attend only one age group (e.g. simultaneous performance in Adults and Seniors categories is not possible).
Seniors duos (40+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Seniors groups (40+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
2. Music limits
Solo (all categories and ages): up to 3:00
Solo (all professional categories): up to 4:00
Groups and duos: up to 3:30
3. Champion category rules
The contestants, who take part in 4 categories at Professionals level (Classic, Folklore, Tabla solo and Improvisation) automatically take part in the Championship battle. To be able to compete for the Champion's title it is mandatory to dance in all 4 of those categories mentioned. The criteria for judging improvisation and overall Champion choosing process are described on Judging page.
4. Improvisation category rules
Improvisation category will start with all the category participants dancing together on the stage with unknown music: approx. 60 seconds of Mejance and 60 sec. of Tabla solo. In case of too many participants in the category, they may be split in two gorups. After the group improvisation participants perform one by one the same way as a group performance. The timing for the solo improvisation part is 60 sec. of Mejance and 60 sec. of Tabla solo.
5. Prizes
Main prizes For the Champion in adults age group are: crown, 30% discount on custom made dance costume from Aliah Bellydance fashion, free 6-month Premuim subscription on Bellystream.TV, the right to be a teacher and a judge of the next edition of Championship as well as perform at next edition's gala show. More prizes to be announced later.
Main prizes For the winners in all the others age groups are: crown, 30% discount on custom made dance costume from Aliah Bellydance fashion, free 6-month Premuim subscription on Bellystream.TV. More prizes to be announced later.
Solo and duo categories winners will be awarded with medals and diplomas.
Groups categories winners will be awarded with cups and diplomas.
All the winners and prize winners will be given additional prizes from our main sponsor Bellystream.TV, discounts on dance costumes from Aliah Bellydance fashion, discounts for participation in the next editions of the Championship, discounts to Dance Weekend in Warsaw festival and other prizes.
All Kids and Baby categories participants will be awarded with fancy toys.
Additional info:
Competition stage size is 6×16 meters.