Description
For those of you who dance as a duet and want to challenge themselves and perform in our Fantasia competitions.
Open to all ages and levels. The only criteria – there are 2 of you performing.
There are 3 categories: Oriental, Folklore and Fusion
Book this to enter the Fusion category
The price is per person – please specify both names when you book.
Venue: Kensington and Aldridge Academy, London W10 6EX
Friday 19th Feb 2027 – part of the Fantasia Festival
General Terms & Conditions
- The competition is open exclusively to festival participants. A minimum attendance of 2 workshops during the festival is required to participate.
- The judges’ decisions are final and non-appealable.
- A minimum of 3 participants per category is required for the category to take place. If this minimum is not reached, the organization reserves the right to merge or cancel categories.
- All participants will be promoted on social media with an official competition poster including their name and photo.
- Participants may request their score sheets after the competition. Written feedback will depend on the judges’ availability and time.
- The organization reserves the right to make adjustments to scheduling and categories if necessary.
Judging Criteria
Participants will be evaluated according to the following criteria (where applicable):
- Technique
- Use of stage space
- Style authenticity and interpretation
- Costume presentation & musical choice
- Stage presence and audience connection
- Choreography
- Synchronization / coordination (for duos and groups)
- Improvisation (when applicable)
Music Submission Guidelines
All competition music must be submitted in MP3 format.
Please label your track as follows:
CATEGORY – STYLE – PARTICIPANT NAME – ON STAGE / OFF STAGE
Examples:
- GROUP FOLKLORE BDNOW DANCE SCHOOL – ON STAGE
- SOLO BALADI CARMEN TORMO – OFF STAGE
Please clearly indicate whether your performance begins:
- On Stage → dancer starts already on stage
- Off Stage → dancer enters after music begins
Music & Photo Submission Email:
info@bellydance-now.com
Music Submission Deadline:
31st December 2026
⚠️ No music changes will be accepted after the deadline.
