Oriental / Mejance / Classical Song – Intermediate Category

Description

This category is designed for intermediate belly dancers who already have some performance experience and want to further develop their stage presence and artistic expression.

Participants will perform a choreography to an Oriental, Mejance or Classical Arabic song, demonstrating stronger technique, musicality and confidence on stage.

The category encourages dancers to deepen their connection with the music and present a more developed and expressive performance.

Format

The competition will take place in two stages.

1. Online Qualification Round

Participants submit a video performance of their choreography.

Up to 20 dancers may enter the qualification round.

The top finalists will be selected to perform live at the festival.

2. Live Final at the Spa Retreat

Finalists will perform live on stage during the Gala Show at the Belly Dance Spa Retreat.

Key Rules

• Maximum performance time: up to 4 min. for semi-finals and 3 min. for finals

• Props: only veil is allowed in this category

• Music must be Oriental, Mejance or Classical Arabic style

• The choreography should demonstrate clear musical interpretation, stronger technique and stage confidence

Who Can Participate

This category is intended for:

• intermediate belly dancers

• dancers with some stage or competition experience

• students who want to develop their performance skills

Dancers from any school or country are welcome to participate.

Important Notes

The organiser reserves the right to:

• merge categories if necessary
• cancel categories with insufficient participants
• move participants between categories if required

If the category is cancelled, the participation fee will be refunded.

Apply for Oriental / Mejance / Classical Song – Intermediate/Advanced category

Competition registration will open soon.

Daria Krasnikova – Mejance Winner | Belly Dance Spa Retreat 2025