Note: all deposits and booking fees are non-refundable. Tickets/ remainder of the balance are non-refundable but ARE transferable  

Welcome to Spa Retreat 2025 Bellydance Competition

WHY competition?

Joining a competition is a perfect way to grow quickly as a dancer. It challenges you to work hard and focus on improving in a short amount of time. While others might take years to make progress, preparing for a competition can help you achieve big results in just a few months.

Last year, our single Drum Solo nomination competition was a resounding success, thanks to your incredible performances and enthusiasm. Based on the overwhelming feedback, we’ve decided to take things to the next level this year with 3 thrilling nominations instead of just one! Click on the nomination to read bout the rules further:

• Rhythm Queen
• Mejance/Lyrical Song
• Belly Dance Mix

Whether you're looking to challenge yourself, gain performance experience, or simply connect with fellow dancers, this competition promises an unforgettable experience. Please note that this competition is designed for students only: it is not suitable for professional belly dancers or instructors.

Join us at this new experience & don't miss your chance to shine on stage!

Join us for a Full Weekend of Bellydance Magic!

Here’s what we’ve planned for you:

Friday
- 7 PM: Open Stage & Drum Solo Competition (Semi-Finals).
All competitors and participants are encouraged to arrive early to prepare and test the stage. Guests are welcome to arrive by 7 PM to enjoy the show.

Saturday
- 9 AM - 4 PM: Workshops (see the Workshop Schedule below).
- 7 PM: Evening Show.
Drum Solo Finals performed with live drums, along with the Mejance and Mix nominations. The evening also features a spectacular Teachers’ Show you won’t want to miss!

Sunday
- 9 AM - 4 PM: Workshops (see the Workshop Schedule below).

Igor Kishka (BR)

International dancer, teacher and choreographer of Arab dances since 2011, with constant national and international trips teaching courses and shows, Igor Kischka conquered the world with his differentiated work, uniting masculine and feminine essences to build his style and use new techniques. He established himself as the greatest international male Belly Dance career in Brazil. His first contact with dance took place in 2009 and, since then, he has included, in his training, classes and courses with big names in world dance. He developed a new body language that allows the construction of unexpected, striking and enchanting images, always focusing on delicacy, beauty and strength.

Teacher and special guest of concerts in more than 28 countries such as: Ukraine, Ireland, Serbia, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Cyprus, United Arab Emirates, India, South Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Spain, France, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Vietnam, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Brazil. 

WORKSHOPS with IGOR

Saturday 10.30-11:30. Traveling steps & hip accents

Perfect your technique with exercises and combinations, that focus on creativity, smooth transitions and integrate hip movements into your dance while you move around the stage with fluidity and grace

Saturday 12:30-14:00. Advanced Hip Technique

This advanced workshop is designed to take your bellydance skills to the next level. You’ll refine your technique, explore complex movements, and learn how to improve the hip work in dance. Complex hip technique: Bring fluidity to layers and Interactive Drills, learning the right way to move and perform great movements.

Evgeniya Valu (UK, RU)

Evgeniya Valu is a professional Bellydance artist based in London, UK. She started her Bellydance journey in 2013 and since then had fallen in love with Arabic music and dance and studied it diligently.
Evgeniya has collaborated with an arabic band as both a singer and dancer to expand the knowledge and experience with an Oriental culture.
She absolutely adores the egyptian classic, tabla, lyrical song and baladi. Evgeniya also has a big passion for various Bellydance stage props such as wings, fans, poi and more.

FANVEIL WORKSHOPS with Evgenyia

Sunday 12:30-14:00 WORKSHOP 1 
Mastering Fanveil Technique: From Basics to Advanced Tricks

This workshop focuses on perfecting your fanveil technique and exploring the full potential of this beautiful prop. We’ll begin with the fundamentals, such as proper opening and closing techniques, and gradually progress to exciting tricks and elegant transitions. You'll also learn how to avoid common mistakes through practical combos and how to handle fanveils of various types and sizes. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will prepare you for more stunning movements.
*What to bring:** Your fanveils

Sunday 14:30-16:00 WORKSHOP 2
Mini Choreography with Sophisticated Fanveil Tricks

Building on the first workshop, this session focuses on crafting a captivating choreography that uses the advanced tricks and techniques you've just learned. You'll practice seamless transitions from closed to open fans, sophisticated grip changes, and work through popular fan spins. By the end of this workshop, you'll have a complete performance-ready routine set to a beautiful song—perfect for your next show!

Anna (UK, LV)

As a professional dancer and performer, her background spans a variety of dance styles, including classical ballet, contemporary, jazz, pole dance, character dance, bellydance, show dance, and gymnastics.

In addition to dance training, Anna have delved into kinesiology and injury prevention, and currently studying for an MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy.

Anna has been on stage since she was 5, and has been teaching dance for over 20 years in various countries, including 13 years owning her own dance studio in Ireland.

Saturday & Sunday 09:00-10:00 Ballet for  Bellydancers. What you need to know

These 2 classes are designed to provide the essential benefits of ballet training, improving your skills and supporting your journey as a dancer, as well as prepare you for the workshops to gain maximum out of each session.

All levels are welcome. Thanks to the flexible class structure, with built-in layers of difficulty, this class will accommodate various skill, experience, and fitness levels.

In this class, we'll focus on (but are not limited to):

- Hip & joint mobility
- General body flexibility & fluidity of movement
- Movement quality & muscle control
- Improved posture & back flexibility
- Strengthening & toning muscles
- Achieving beautiful pointed toes & arabesques
- Coordination & body alignment

Equipment & Outfit: Comfortable sportswear, socks or ballet pumps, a water bottle, and a yoga mat or towel (optional)