Belly Dance Competition 2026
BELLY DANCE COMPETITION
Belly Dance Spa Retreat 2026
The Belly Dance Competition is one of the highlights of our Spa Retreat weekend.
It is a beautiful opportunity for dancers to step on stage, challenge themselves, share their passion and celebrate their growth as performers.
Whether you are a student taking your first competition steps or an experienced dancer looking for inspiration, this competition is designed to support your artistic journey in a friendly and encouraging environment.
Our goal is not only to award winners, but to create a space where dancers can shine, learn and connect with others who share the same love for Raks Sharki ( Belly dance).
The competition takes place during the retreat weekend and the finalists will perform on stage during our Gala Show on Friday and Saturday.
We welcome dancers from across the UK and beyond to join this celebration of dance, artistry and dedication.
Why Join the Competition
Participating in a competition is not only about winning.
It is about setting a goal, preparing with intention and celebrating your growth as a dancer.
The stage can become a powerful moment in your dance journey — a moment where you share your passion, your hard work and your unique artistic voice.
Many dancers say that preparing for a competition helps them grow faster, gain confidence and discover new layers in their dance.
At Belly Dance Spa Retreat we aim to create a supportive and inspiring atmosphere, where every dancer feels encouraged to step on stage and shine.
Whether this is your first competition or one of many, we would love to welcome you to be part of this experience.
Competition Format
We heard your feedbacks from last year and this is what we are changing this year: we will be offering more categories , BUT we still have only 24 hours in a day, so the decision was made to transfer the semi finals into ONLINE format to give more of you a chance to try themselves in competition with less nerves involved. Only the 6-7 finalists iof each category will participate in FINALS live on stage infront of the judges.
In short, the competition consists of two stages:
- Online Qualification Round
Participants submit a video performance in their chosen category. (up to 20 participants per category) - Live Final at the Retreat
Selected finalists will perform live on stage during the Spa Retreat weekend. (only 6-7 finalists)
Competition Categories
We have listened to feedback from previous years and are introducing a clearer structure with different styles and levels.
Categories may include:
• Drum Solo (open level)
• Oriental/Mejance/ Classical Song – Beginners
• Oriental/Mejance/ Classical Song – Intermediate / Continuing dancers
• Show Belly Dance (open level)
• Folklore/Traditional dance (open level)
• Golden Era 45+ (open level)
IMPORTANT! The final list of categories will depend on the number of registrations.
If a category receives insufficient registrations it may be merged with another category or cancelled.
Who Can Participate
This competition is open to:
• Belly dance students
• Advanced/Professional dancers
• Belly Dancers who simply wish to challenge themselves and perform
Judging
Participants will be evaluated by an experienced panel of invited judges.
The competition will be judged by a minimum of five independent jury members, all with professional experience in Oriental dance.
All participants who submit a video for the online qualification round will receive feedback from the judges, including scores and constructive recommendations to help improve their performance and continue developing as dancers.
The jury’s decision is final.
Important Notes
The organiser reserves the right to:
• merge categories if necessary
• cancel categories with insufficient participants
• move participants between categories if required
If a category is cancelled, the participation fee will be refunded.
Competition Entry Fees
Online Qualification Round
£10 – for participants with a Full Event Package per category
£20 – for external participants per category
Final Round (if you get into finals)
£20 – for participants with a Full Event Package (additional £10 to pay) per category
£40 – for external participants (additional £20 to pay) per category
Ready to Perform?
Join us and take the stage at the Belly Dance Spa Retreat 2026.
✨ Step into the spotlight
✨ Celebrate your progress
✨ Share your passion with the community
Competition registration will open soon.
