OBC 2021 COMPETITION
The Orlando Bellydance Convention (OBC) is excited you’re choosing us to take this big step in your journey as a dancer. It is a great opportunity to get feedback from exceptional professionals, to push yourself to amazing new heights, and to inspire!
DATES
COMPETITION DATE:
Friday, August 20th, 2021. Time TBA
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Wednesday, July 7st, 2021. 11:59 pm EST
MUSIC DEADLINE:
Sunday, July 18th, 2021. 11:59 pm EST
OBC 2021 COMPETITION ORIENTAL CATEGORIES
Professional Oriental
5 or more years of stage experience
Length of music: 5 min limit
Rising Star Oriental
No more than 4 years of stage experience.
Length of music: 4 min limit
Oriental Group
3 or more performers
Length of music: 5 min limit
OBC 2019 Professional Oriental Winner, Raena.
Photo by The Dancers Eye.
OBC 2019 Professional Tribal Fusion Winner, Kindle.
Photo by The Dancers Eye.
OBC 2021 COMPETITION FUSION CATEGORIES
Professional Tribal Fusion
Performer with 5 or more years of
stage experience
Length of music: 5 min limit
Rising Star Tribal Fusion
No more than 4 years of
stage experience
Length of music: 4 min limit
NEW! Fusion Group
3 or more performers
Length of music: 5 min limit
OBC 2021 COMPETITION YOUTH CATEGORIES
NEW! Junior
10-15 years old
Length of music: 3 min limit
NEW! Children
6-9 years old
Length of music: 3 min limit
OBC 2021 Professional Oriental Competition Prizes
OBC 2020 Professional Oriental Winner
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Crown
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Trophy
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Certificate
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VIP PACKAGE to OBC 2022 (3-day package)
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Opportunity to Perform at OBC 2022 Saturday Grand Gala Show
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
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Vendor Gift
2nd Place Professional Oriental Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Professional Oriental Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
Photos by The Dancers Eye.
OBC 2021 Rising Star Oriental Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Rising Star Oriental
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Crown
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Trophy
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Certificate
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VIP PACKAGE to OBC 2022 (3-day package)
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
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Vendor Gift
2nd Place Rising Star Oriental
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Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Rising Star Oriental
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Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
OBC 2021 Oriental Group
Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Oriental Group
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Group Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022 for each member
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Opportunity to Perform at OBC 2022 Saturday Grand Gala Show as a group
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
2nd Place Oriental Group
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Group Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Oriental Group
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Group Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
OBC 2021 Professional Tribal Fusion Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Professional Tribal Fusion Winner
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Crown
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Trophy
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Certificate
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VIP PACKAGE to OBC 2022 (3-day package)
-
Opportunity to Perform at OBC 2022 Saturday Grand Gala Show
-
Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
-
Vendor Gift
2nd Place Professional Tribal Fusion Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Professional Tribal Fusion Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
OBC 2021 Rising Star Tribal Fusion Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Rising Star Tribal Fusion
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Crown
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Trophy
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Certificate
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VIP PACKAGE to OBC 2022 (3-day package)
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
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Vendor Gift
2nd Place Rising Star Tribal Fusion
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Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Rising Star Tribal Fusion
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Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
OBC 2021 Fusion
Group Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Fusion Group
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Group Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022 for each member
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Opportunity to Perform at OBC 2022 Saturday Grand Gala Show as a group
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
2nd Place Fusion Group
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Group Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Fusion Group
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Group Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
Photos by The Dancers Eye.
OBC 2021 Junior
Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Junior Winner
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Crown
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Trophy
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Certificate
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VIP PACKAGE to OBC 2022 (3-day package)
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
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Vendor Gift
2nd Place Junior Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Junior Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
OBC 2021 Children
Competition Prizes
OBC 2021 Children Winner
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Crown
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Trophy
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Certificate
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VIP PACKAGE to OBC 2022 (3-day package)
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Mini Photo Session with The Dancers Eye - 1 Free Photo
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Vendor Gift
2nd Place Professional Children Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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ONE DAY PASS to OBC 2022
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Vendor gift
3rd Place Professional Children Winner
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Trophy
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Certificate
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Vendor gift
JUDGING CRITERIA
For Soloist Categories
Musical interpretation
Technique
Choreography
Use of Stage
Appropriate costuming
Stage presence
Showmanship
For Group
Musical interpretation
Technique
Choreography
Connection between group members
Synchronization
Use of Stage
Appropriate costuming
Stage presence
For Junior and Children
Musical interpretation
Choreography
Use of Stage
Appropriate costuming
Stage presence
REQUIREMENTS & SOME GUIDELINES
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To enter the competition, you must be registered in OBC with one of our packages: a ONE DAY PASS, a VIP PACKAGE or an ELITE VIP PACKAGE. This also applies to each member of a troupe in the Group Category.
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To complete registration, you must purchase the Package of your choice, pay the Competition Registration Fee, sign and send the Registration Form and sign and send the Artist Release. Download the Guidelines and Forms here.
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Competition registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
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If there are no more than 3 registered contestants, the competition will be canceled. Contestants already registered will have the option to perform and get feedback from judges. NO PRIZES will be offered if the competition is canceled.
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We reserve the right to modify the date, prizes or time of the competition prior to the competition. The competitor will be informed.
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Registration fees do not include PayPal fees.
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Limited availability
OBC 2021 Oriental Competition Fees & Registration
Professional Oriental Category: $60
Rising Star Oriental Category: $60
Oriental
Group Category:
$30 first two members,
then $20 per member*
*To purchase the Group Registration, send us an email with the number of members and we will send you an invoice.
OBC 2021 Tribal Fusion Competition Fees & Registration
Professional Tribal Fusion Category: $60
Rising Star Tribal Fusion Category $60
Fusion
Group Category:
$30 first two members,
then $20 per member*
*To purchase the Group Registration, send us an email with the number of members and we will send you an invoice.
OBC 2021 Youth Competition Fees & Registration
Junior
Category: $50
Children
Category $50
DOWNLOAD THE COMPETITION GUIDELINES, REGISTRATION FORM AND ARTIST RELEASE HERE:
PURCHASE YOUR OBC 2021 PACKAGE HERE: