Competition rules
Version #1 from 12.04.2025
Attention!
In order to take part in competition all the participants are required to have Full pass or at least 3 workshops (1 for baby or kids).
All the participants will receive photos and videos of their performances FOR FREE. Details on Photo and video page.
1. Categories
Baby solo (4-6 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Bollywood
Baby groups (4-6 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Bollywood
Baby duos (4-6 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Bollywood
Kids solo (7-11 years old)
Levels: Debut
Styles:
- All styles
Kids solo (7-11 years old)
Levels: Beginners, Semi-professionals
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Live tabla improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Kids duos (7-11 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Kids groups (7-11 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Juniors (12-15 years old)
Levels: Debut
Styles:
- All styles
Juniors (12-15 years old)
Levels: Beginners, Semi-professionals, Professionals
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Live tabla improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Juniors duos (12-15 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Juniors groups (12-15 years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Adults (16+ years old)
Levels: Debut
Styles:
- All styles
Adults (16+ years old)
Levels: Beginners, Semi-professionals, Professionals
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Live tabla improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Adults duos (16+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Adults groups (16+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Seniors (40+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Live tabla improvisation
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
For participants of age 40 and older. Participants in this age group are welcome to attend all adult categories as well. In this case participant can attend only one age group (e.g. simultaneous performance in Adults and Seniors categories is not possible).
Seniors duos (40+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
Seniors groups (40+ years old)
Levels: Open level
Styles:
- Classic
- Folklore
- Tabla solo CD
- Show/fusion
- Pop song
- Bollywood
- Tribal
2. Music limits
Solo (all categories and ages): up to 3:30
Solo (all professional categories): up to 4:00
Groups and duos: up to 4:00
3. Absolute winner category rules
The contestants of Adults age group, who take part in 4 categories at Professionals level (Classic, Folklore, Tabla solo CD and Tabla solo Improvisation) automatically take part in the battle for the title of the Absolute winner. To be able to compete for the title it is mandatory to dance in all 4 of those categories mentioned. The criteria for judging improvisation and overall Absolute winner choosing process are described on Judging page.
4. Limitations of participation
The winners of Professionals classic category (adults) of the earlier festival editions (before 2024) and the Absolute winners (edition 2024 and after) are forbidden to take part in the Absolute winner title battle in the future. However, they can participate in any and all the categories comprising this battle without any restrictions. They will only be excluded from the Absolute winner calculations.
5. Prizes
Main prizes for the Absolute Winner are: 1000€, crown, free 1-year Premuim subscription from our main sponsor Bellystream.TV, the right to be a teacher and a judge of the next edition of Dance Weekend in Warsaw as well as perform at next edition's Arabic Dreams gala show. Additional prizes may be added in this list later.
Solo and duo categories winners will be awarded with medals and diplomas.
Groups categories winners will be awarded with cups and diplomas.
All the winners and prize winners will be given additional prizes from our main sponsor Bellystream.TV and free packages and discounts to prestigious festivals worldwide. List will be added later. Additionally, one of the winners will receive free photoshoot by André Elbing and one of the dancers will be chosen by him to receive a special prize — free underwater photoshoot.
All Kids and Baby categories participants will be awarded with fancy toys.
Additional info:
Competition stage size is 6×16 meters.