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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:
AUGUST 11TH, 2023
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Friday, AUGUST 4th, 2023. 11:59 pm EST
MUSIC DEADLINE:
Friday, AUGUST 4th, 2023. 11:59 pm EST
OBC 2019 Professional Tribal Fusion Winners, Daniella & Kindle Photo by The Dancers Eye.
OBC 2019 Professional Oriental Winner, Raena.
Photo by The Dancers Eye.
OBC 2023 COMPETITION CATEGORIES
Diamond Professional (All Styles)
Over five years of stage experience
Length of music: 3.5 min limit
Rising Star Oriental (ALL STYLES)
No more than 4 years of stage experience.
Length of music: 3.5 min limit
2 or more performers
Length of music: 5 min limit
OBC 2023
Diamond Professional
Competition Prizes
1st Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-VIP 3 Day Access for OBC 2024
-Opportunity to Perform at OBC Saturday Grand Diamond Gala Show 2024
-One Aida Style Costume of your choice
-Passes to our Competitions Sponsors Festivals
2nd Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-Two Day Pass to OBC 2024
-50% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
3rd Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-One Day Pass to OBC 2024
-30% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
OBC 2023 Ruby Rising Star Competition Prizes
1st Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-VIP 3 Day Access for OBC 2024
-$100 OFF Aida Style Costume of your choice
-Passes to our Competitions Sponsors Festivals
2nd Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-Two Day Pass to OBC 2024
-50% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
3rd Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-One Day Pass to OBC 2024
-30% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
OBC 2023 Emerald Group
Competition Prizes
1st Place
-Trophy
-Group Medals
-Crown
-Certificate
-TWO DAY PASS for each member OBC 2024
-Opportunity to Perform at OBC Saturday Grand Diamond Gala Show 2024
-50% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
2nd Place
-Trophy
-Group Medals
-Crown
-Certificate
-ONE Day Pass for each member OBC 2024
-30% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
3rd Place
-Trophy
-Crown
-Certificate
-20% OFF full pack for ODM Festival in Spain
JUDGING CRITERIA
For Soloist Categories
Musical interpretation
Technique
Choreography
Use of Stage
Appropriate costuming
Stage presence
Showmanship
For Group
Musical interpretation
Technique
Choreography
The connection between group members
Synchronization
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.