HIPS & HEARTS BELLY DANCE COMPETITION

Presented by Idena and Ayesha's Oasis

HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition is a new event that is dear to me. This belly dance competition joins artistic passions for Middle Eastern dance with shared passions for human kindnesses and community services. Each dancer selects a charity organization to sponsor, and creates her (or his) dance masterpiece to perform before a live audience and a panel of judges. Representatives from each charity organization will be in attendance to share information about their cause.

SEE quality Raqs Sharqi entertainment in a pleasant, conveniently located venue.

IMPROVE our community and our world by heightened awareness of problems and solutions. You will havce an opportunity to donate any amount according to your spirit and ability.

VOTE! Your donation counts as your vote for the Hips and Hearts title! Prizes are also awarded for 1st runner up and 2nd runner up.

Esteemed Judges are: Asya, Ayesha, Fiji, Soshanna, and Fanina. Shoshanna and Fanina will give featured performances!!

Information for Dancers:

Hips & Hearts 2012 has a cap of 12 participants. Solos, duets, trios, and troupes may enter. All entries are only $30. All entries MUST partner with a charitable organization and arrange the attendance of a representative from your organization.  Choose your favorite charity organization or from a pre-selected Hips & Hearts organization.This representative will give a 2 minute presentation about their cause. See Information for Non-Profit Organizations below. Keep scrolling down to read the Rules below. Your submission of your registration fee (via Paypal invoice) indicates your acceptance of the rules posted below. Partial refunds of $25 will be given in the event of Hips & Hearts cancellation. No other circumstance will permit refunds. Scroll down to view registration form. Copy/paste and email registration to: idenasuzanne@yahoo.com, or request registration form. I will send one asap... We want you!

Information for Non-Profit Organizations:

Dear Community Enriching Organization,

You have been selected as the favorite good-deeds organization of a participant in the HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition. Congratulations!

HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition is designed like a "people's choice" contest. Each dancer selects a charitable organization to sponsor. At the contest, she (or he) performs a 5 minute dance set. After your dancer performs, a representative from your organization will give a brief, two minute verbal presentation to generate awareness and support for your cause.

A REPRESENTATIVE FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION MUST ATTEND HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition.

Representatives are encouraged to invite guests to attend HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition. Share a table and enjoy the entertainment and a tasty meal at Wild River Handcrafted Food and Ale.

Your organization will benefit by the promotion of the event and the opportunity to publicly share information with community members in attendance. HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition is also designed to put money in the coffers of your organization.

After all participants compete, audience members have their chance to VOTE for their favorite dance/charity team. there is no limit to the amount of money that audience voters can give.

HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition concludes with a brief awards ceremony. 100% of the voters' dollars are given to each charity. Dancers are also evaluated with a points system by a panel of expert belly dance judges. Dancers will compete for the HIPS & HEARTS title and do their best to gain the most votes/dollars for your organization.

HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition makes it easy for your organization to participate. Here is what to do:

1. Arrange a representative to commit to attend Hips & Hearts and give a 1-2 minute presentation at HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition. The presentation may include visual aids such as fliers or photos. Representatives may use an assistant in giving the presentation.

2. Provide your dancer with your organization's logo, business card, or stickers. There will be a voting box for voters to put dollars into. Hips and Hearts would like to decorate this box with your organization's logo. Logos and business cards may also be e-mailed to idenasuzanne@yahoo.com or posted snail mail to:

Idena Suzanne

1910 E. Barnett Rd. Ste 102

Medford, OR 97504.

HIPS & HEARTS Belly Dance Competition is

Saturday, March 31st

3:00 pm

Wild River Handcrafted Food and Ale

2640 N. Pacific Hwy

Medford, OR

The Rules:

1. Performances must be 5 minutes or less. Please bring a CD with only your competition music. A back-up CD is advised.

2. Performances must be to Middle Eastern or Middle Eastern inspired music.

3. Performances must be "family friendly."

4. Fire is not permitted.

5. Each performer must sign a liability and media release. This document will be available to sign at the event. An e-mail preview will be available upon request.

6. Props are not required. Each dancer and attendee is responsible for their own personal items. Hips & Hearts, Tasseled Camel, Ayesha's Oasis, Wild River, or any other party are not responsible for the loss or theft of any items.

7. Entry fees may be submitted via Paypal invoice (sent via e-mail to registrant), or check made payable to:

Suzanne Schroeder

1910 E. Barnett Rd Ste 102

Medford, OR 97504

Registration is considered complete upon receipt of entry fee ($30). There is a maximum of 12 entries, which are determined by order of receipt.

8. Each participant MUST be paired with a non-profit organization, with a representative in attendance at HIPS & HEARTS. Never Fear; there are a number of pre-selected organizations who are eager to be championed by Hips & Hearts dancers. Participants may either select from a list of pre-qualified organizations who are (metaphorically) "waiting in the wings," or participants may select a community service organization to champion for Hips & Hearts. Community service organizations must be approved by Hips & Hearts producers. No organizations with political or religious affiliations will be accepted. 

9. Participants must be prepared and ready to perform in their designated slot. Participants risk forfeiting the opportunity to compete and registration fee if participant is un-prepared. Hips & Hearts producers shall determine if an un-prepared participant will be permitted to compete.

10. Intoxication, mistreatment of Wild River staff, judges, sponsors, participants, or attendees are grounds for disqualification, to be determined by event producers.

11. Certificates are given according to donations from attendees. Awards are given according to scoresheets written by a panel of judges. No appeals. Judges may be contacted to clarify any questions about scoring. Be courteous! Judges are volunteers who have an expertise in Middle Eastern dance. We are thankful for their service.

Contact Idena to register, volunteer, or submit further questions. idenasuzanne@yahoo.com

Saturday, March 31st, 2012

3:00 pm

Wild River Handcrafted Food and Ale

2640 N. Pacific Hwy

Medford, OR

REGISTRATION