Dance Competitions at Fantasia Festival!
CONGRATULATIONS to the competition winners at Fantasia Festival 2012. The standard was very high and you all showed amazing skill and talent!
We would also like to thank all the competitors and a big thank you to the judges, who kindly gave up their time to judge for us.
Here are the winners. We hope to be able to add photos of the winners soon.
Isis Award
1st place - ROXANA from the UK
2nd place - SAYURI from the UK
3rd place - DIA from Slovakia
Cleopatra Award
1st place - DIA from Slovakia
2nd place - LYDIA from Spain
3rd prize - SYLENNA from the Netherlands
Palace Dancers Award
1st prize - ALCHEMY BELLYART FUSION DANCE PROJECT from Spain
2nd prize - BELLYSTARS from Norway
3rd prize - BALLET BASTET from France
The Competitions
Following the success of last year's competitions, this year we will again be running the wonderful Isis Award, Cleopatra Award and Palace Dancers Award competitions.
We are very excited about this, because we want to show the world that our art form has exacting standards and we know what a fantastic effect winning a competition of this kind can do for a dancer's career. We know how hard it is to become recognised in your own country or abroad, and the extra boost a competition can give is invaluable. As we have dancers from all over the UK and other countries at Fantasia, we expect a rich and varied mix of competitors!
We have three competitions for you, each with its own identity. All competitions take place in the Studio Theatre at Fantasia. If you would like to enter please register early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.
Sponsors
The following organisations have kindly offered to sponsor the competitions and are offering fantastic prizes!
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The Isis Award
For Oriental Soloists - Saturday 2:00-4:00pm
ENTRIES FOR THE ISIS COMPETITION ARE NOW CLOSED
This competition celebrates Oriental Belly Dance in all its forms. Dances can be in any authentic Middle Eastern style, including folkloric styles. If props are used, they can include veils, sticks/canes, sagat/zills or skirts/dresses (eg. Khaleegy dress). Dances should be no longer than 5 minutes.
Prizes
The Isis competition first prize is sponsored by Belly Queens Festival in Rimini, Italy: bellyqueensfestival.jimdo.com
First Prize:
A free pass to all workshops at Belly Queens Festival 2013
A performance in the Gala of the Stars
An opportunity to teach 2 workshops at the festival
(not including travel or accommodation)
A winner's medal
Second Prize: A winner's medal
Third Prize: A winner's medal
The Cleopatra Award
For Fusion Soloists - Sunday 11:00-1:00pm
ENTRIES FOR THE CLEOPATRA COMPETITION ARE NOW CLOSED
This competition celebrates Fusion Dance in all its forms. Dances can be in any Fusion style or in styles from other countries other than the Middle East, but must have Middle Eastern influences. This can include ATS, Tribal Fusion, Flamenco/Arab Fusion or any other you have dreamed up! Props can include wings, swords, fanveils, skirts, or anything else. Dances should be no longer than 5 minutes.
Prizes
The Cleopatra competition first prize is sponsored by Bellyfusions Festival in Paris, France: bellyfusions.com
First Prize:
A free pass to Bellyfusions Festival 2013 including:
A performance in the Friday night show
A free ticket to the Saturday night show
Free tickets to 2 workshops (choice of workshops subject to availability)
(not including travel or accommodation)
Second Prize:A winner's medal
Third Prize: A winner's medal
The Palace Dancers Award
For Groups in All Styles - Sunday 1:30-3:30pm
ENTRIES FOR THE PALACE DANCERS COMPETITION ARE NOW CLOSED
All groups can register and in any style with a Middle Eastern slant, including Egyptian, Turkish, Folkloric (e.g. Saidi, Khaleegy, Dabke, Karsilama), Balkan Gypsy, ATS, Tribal Fusion or any other. Dances should be no longer than 5 minutes.
The Cleopatra competition first prize is sponsored by Farida Dance: faridadance.com
First Prize:
£100 to spend on any dance clothing or costumes available at the Fantasia Souk or the Farida Dance website.
Second Prize: Winners' Medals
Third Prize: Winners' Medals
Judges
The competition judges will be announced in the Autumn. They will be experienced and respected dancers and teachers from amongst the star names at Fantasia.
Marking
In all categories marks will be awarded for technique, choreography, performance skills, musical interpretation (including expression and phrasing) and presentation (including costume and grooming).
To Enter
ENTRIES FOR THE FANTASIA 2012 COMPETITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
To Watch
Tickets to watch the competitions are free if you have a workshop ticket for that day.
To come to Fantasia without booking a workshop, there is a fee of £4 (cash on the door only). This includes entry to the Souk and to watch the competitions on that day.
If you would like to be kept informed email us on: fantasia@jwaad.com
