JOIN THE COMPETITION

Judging Criteria

• Choreography
• Musical interpretation
• Technique & use of stage
• Stage presence
• Make up/Hair and costume
  (costume must be appropriate for the type of dance and music)
• Feelings and expression
• Professionalism
• Use of props
• Timing and Transition

Masriyatt Competition 2025
Competition Rules and General Conduct

• Participants must have registered for a minimum of 1 Day Package of the Masriyatt Intensive 2025
• Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first served basis, application fee of $100 must be paid with the registration.
  • No entries will be accepted after the deadline of September 30th 2025
  • There will be no refund of entry fees.
    If for any reason, the applicant registration is denied before the competition date, entry fees will be full refunded.

• All documents must be signed and received before September 30th 2025.
• Photo and Music must be received before September 30th 2025.
• All performers must be at the age of 18 or older at the time of Competition. If the competitor is under the age of 18, her guardian must be present and sign all official documents.
• There will not be rehearsals for competitors.
• Your entire dance must be performed on the stage.
• Performers must be at the Show at least 1 1/2 hours before show starts.
• Interruption of Performance
  • If the interruption is due to the fault of the equipment of our suppliers, performers may restart from the beginning or at the point of interruption. If interruption is due to the failure of the performer’s equipment, supplies or music they can either continue or withdraw from the competition. We reserve the rights to stop the performance due to an obvious injury.

• All contestants must sign the Registration, Waiver and Acknowledgement. If not, the contestant will be disqualified.
• Reasons for Disqualification
  • Contestants will conduct themselves at all times in a positive and professional manner. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any contestant whose behavior is intrusive or disruptive to other contestants, the judges or the audience.
  • Inappropriate behavior on stage will lead to disqualification from the competition.
  • Inappropriate choreography/music (at the discretion of the Judges)

• Dance Experience requirements
  • All professional level performers must have at least 4 years of professional study or dance experience.
  • All rising star level performers must have at least 2 years of professional study or dance experience.
  • Please Note: Fusion style performances are not permitted in the competition due to the fact that our judges’ expertise is in Modern and Traditional Egyptian Belly Dance and Folklore.

• Music Requirements
  • If your music does not fit the required length, reduce the length or you will not be able to compete.
  • Music must be provided well in advance, at least 1 month (September 30th 2025) before the competition otherwise the performer will be withdrawn from the competition.
  • Please bring your music the day of the competition in a back-up CD and USB stick as well, in case of technical difficulties.
  • Music must be of tasteful content, no cursing, explicit or derogatory language.
  • Music Length – Maximum 4 min length

• Participants must wear a proper dance garment, including under garment.
  • Cover-ups MUST be worn when not performing and in view of the audience.
  • Participants must use a cover-up before and after the competition.
• Contestants agree to abide by all Competition Rules and General Conduct and accept the judging results as final.