
Welcome Competitors To The Jewels Of The Orient Bellydance 2016
Jewels of the Orient competition vision is to provide a fair, unbiased and professional organized competition for all styles of bellydance. We strive to keep our beautiful art alive by offering our community opportunities and education.
Categories for 2016
Professional Oriental/Folkloric
Professional Fusion/Tribal
Rising Star Oriental/Folkloric
Rising Star Fusion/Tribal
Queen Of The Baladi (new 2016)
Proptastic (new 2016)
Rules to Remember:
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In each category there must be a minimum of 4 competitors or the category will be eliminated.
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Competitors whom placed 1st runner up 2nd runner up in previous years may compete in 2016.
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Grand Champions may not.
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Music must be to the exact requirement.
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Competitors may compete in different categories.
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Competitors may not compete in both Rising Star and Professional Level.
General Guidelines:
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Rising Star Soloist - 1-4 years experience
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Professional Soloist - 4+years experience (resume may be required)
Instructions
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Click the picture link to go to the registration& payment page.
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Completely fill out the form.
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Please submit your payment. You may pick more than 1 category.
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Due to time restraints we have limited competition slots please register early.
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Upon receipt of your application and entrance fee you will receive an acknowledgement with detailed information.
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Please contact us at jewelsoftheorientbellydance@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Category Information
Slots are limited

Oriental Pro Solo
$150.00 Entry Fee
Slots are limited
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Styles- Oriental, Turkish, Persian, Greek, American Cabaret, Folkloric.
If you not sure of your category please contact us.
Music Length: 4 min
Entry fee : $150.00
Prizes:
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JOTO 2017 Teacher
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VIP Spot for Suhalia Salimpour Workshop
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Professionally produced DVD $1500.00 value
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Custom made costume $500.00 value
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Instructor at Pittsburg Belly-Off
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Certificate signed by teachers
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Trophy
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Sash
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Crown

Queen Of The Baladi
$100.00 Entry Fee
Slots are limited

The soul of Egyptian Dance takes to the competitor’s stage as we crown “The Queen of The Baladi. (taped)
Music Length: 3 min
Entry fee: $100.00.
Prizes:
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Custom made Baladi Costume ($500.00 value)
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Swarovski crystal earrings
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Performace gala JOTO show 2017
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Trophy
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Sach
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Crown
Styles- Oriental, Turkish, Persian, Greek, American Cabaret, Folkloric.
If you are not sure please contact us.
Music Length: 3 min
Entry fee $100.00
Prizes:
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Performance spot in 2017 show case show
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Signed certificate by all teachers
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Swarovski Crystal Earrings
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50% off JOTO 2017
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Pro length performance opportunity at Delaware Drum and Dance Hafla
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Trophy
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Sash
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Crown

Proptastik Propsanity
$75. 00 Entry Fee


Oriental Rising Star
$100.00 Entry Fee

Fusion/Tribal Pro Solo
$150.00 Entry Fee

Fusion/Tribal Rising Star
$100.00 Entry Fee
Styles-ATS, ITS, Latin Fusion, Gothic Fusion, etc.
If you are not sure of your category please feel free to contact us.
Music Length: 4 min
Entry fee $150.00
Prizes: more details
VIP Spot for Suhalia Salimpour Workshop
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JOTO 2017 Teacher
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Custom Made Costume $500.00 value
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East Coast Classic Festival Teacher
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Professionally Produced DVD $1,500.00 value
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Trophy
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Sash
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Crown

People Choice
Pick your music and bring out all your props, but with a twist. You will randomly be assigned which type of prop to perform with before you go on: Sword, Veil(s), cane, or fan veil. It doesn't matter if your style is oriental, tribal, etc. you will be scored on how that prop is incorporated in your dance. Show us your creativity and your versatility.
Music Length: 3 min
Entry fee $75.00
Prizes:
Swarvosi encrusted custon sword
Performace gala JOTO show 2017
Trophy
Sach
Crown
Styles- all styles
Bring your cheeing section . Among all the contestants of all levels and styles. Each audience member can vote for 1 performer.
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Performace gala JOTO show 2017
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Trophy
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Sach
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Crown
Styles-ATS, ITS, Latin Fusion, Gothic Fusion, etc.
If you are not sure of your category please feel free to contact us.
Music Length: 3 - 4 min
Entry fee $100.00
Prizes:
Prizes:
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Performance spot in 2017 show case show
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Signed certificate by all teachers
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Swarovski Crystal Earrings
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50% off JOTO 2017
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Pro length performance opportunity at Delaware Drum and Dance Hafla
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Trophy
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Sash
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Crown
Styles- all styles
Anyone involved with the festival can nominate someone. If you are taking a workshop, competing, venting, attending the shows: Nominate your teacher(s) , mentor(s) , and inspiration(s).
1 nomination per person.
Please fill out the form to the right.
Prizes:
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Award
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Crown
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Sash
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Teaching Opportunity at JOTO Future Festival.