Belly Dancing
Here you’ll find everything you need to know before stepping on stage — categories, levels, and performance formats for Belly Dancing entries.
AGE GROUPS ARE DETEERMINED BY YEAR OF BIRTH
Mini Kids Under 8
2019 up today
Juvenile 1 Under 10
2017-2018
Juvenile 2 Under 12
2015-2016
Junior 1 Under 14
2013-2014
Junior 2 Under 16
2011-2012
Youth Under 19
2008 – 2010
Under 21
2006 – 2010
Amateur Over 16
2007 and older
Senior
Over 35
Time Limits / Music
- Belly Dancing / Oriental
- Solo
- Solo Classic Hits: 2:00 minutes max
- Show Solo: 2:30 minutes max Classic/Folklore/Drum
- Show Solo: 2:30 minutes Fantasy/Tribal
- All Professional Categories: 3:00 minutes max
- Duets - Trios
- Music duration for all categories: up to 2:30 minutes
- All Professional Categories: 3:00 minutes max
- Groups
- Music duration for all groups: up to 3:00 minutes
- Solo Categories: Music is provided by the organizers. Duets, Trios & Groups: Music must be provided by the contestants. All music tracks must be submitted along with the application form. Choreographers and instructors are also requested to bring a copy of the music on a USB stick on the day of the competition as a backup.
- Belly Dancing
| Dance Style | Performance Type | Sub-Category / Style | Age Category | Duration / Notes |
| Belly Dancing | Solo | Classic Hits | All Ages | 2 min max |
| Belly Dancing | Show Solo | Classic | All Ages | 2.5 min max (Professional 3 min max) |
| Belly Dancing | Show Solo | Folklore | All Ages | 2.5 min max (Professional 3 min max) |
| Belly Dancing | Show Solo | Fantasy | All Ages | 2.5 min max (Professional 3 min max) |
| Belly Dancing | Show Solo | Tribal | All Ages | 2.5 min max (Professional 3 min max) |
| Belly Dancing | Duos | Tribal | Juveniles | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Duos | Tribal | Juniors | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Duos | Tribal | Youth | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Duos | Tribal | Adults (Amateurs) | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Duos | Tribal | Seniors | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Duos | Tribal | Professionals | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Trios | Tribal | Juveniles | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Trios | Tribal | Juniors | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Trios | Tribal | Youth | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Trios | Tribal | Adults (Amateurs) | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Trios | Tribal | Seniors | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Trios | Tribal | Professionals | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Groups | Tribal | Juveniles | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Groups | Tribal | Juniors | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Groups | Tribal | Youth | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Groups | Tribal | Adults (Amateurs) | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Groups | Tribal | Seniors | Same as solos |
| Belly Dancing | Groups | Tribal | Professionals | Same as solos |
- Frequently Asked Questions
Who selects the music for Solo Classic performances?
For Solo Classic categories, the music is chosen by the organizers. Each performance has a maximum duration of 2 minutes.
Who selects the music for Show Solo and Duos performances?
- In Show Solo and Duos categories, the music is chosen by the competitors.
- Maximum duration is 2.5 minutes, except for the Professional category, where it is 3 minutes.
Who selects the music for Group performances?
In Groups categories, the music is selected by the competitors, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes.
What dance styles are included in the Oriental category?
- Classic (with or without veil)
- Raks Sharky
- Tarab
- Pop
- Lyrical
- Romantic
- Drum
What dance styles are included in the Folklore category?
- Balladi
- Shaaby
- Saidi with Assaya
- Khalleegy
- Shamadan (depends on music and choreography)
- Double Assaya
- Fellahi
- Iraqi
- Dabke
- Eskandarani
- Muwashahat
What dance styles are included in the Fantasy category?
- Fan Veils
- Isis Wings
- Street Shaaby
- Shamadan (depends on music and choreography)
- Double Veil
- Sword
- Flamenco Oriental
- Latin Oriental
- Contemporary Oriental
What qualifies a dancer for the Professional category?
Dancers in the Professional category must have more than 3 years of teaching experience.
Are there time limits for each performance?
- Yes. Time limits depend on the category:
Solo Classic: 2 minutes
Show Solo / Duos: 2.5 minutes (Professionals: 3 minutes)
Groups: 3 minutes