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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

Oriental Group

2 or more performers

Length of music: 5 min limit

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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

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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Competition registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • 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.

  • 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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OBC 2023 Competitions Fees & Registration 

DOWNLOAD THE COMPETITION GUIDELINES, REGISTRATION FORM AND ARTIST RELEASE HERE:

PURCHASE YOUR OBC 2023 PACKAGE HERE:

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