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Royal Crown
Belly Dance Competition

Welcome to the Second edition of the Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition, presented by Roxana and Viridiana in collaboration with LM International Dance Competition. We are extremely greatful for the support we received with the First edition of the Royal Crown BDC that we are excited to bring you an amazing event for 2025.

Our mission is to bring together a community of passionate belly dancers to showcase their talent and compete for the ultimate crown. We are proud to announce our Stars for 2025

Tommy King - From Egypt 

Pierre Khoury - From Canada

David Calderon From Chile/Egypt

 Join us February 21st - 23rd  for a weekend of excitement and inspiration as we celebrate the beauty and artistry of belly dance!

Event Location: Carson Event Center

801 Carson St Carson, CA 90745

Registration is Now Open!  

2025 Royal Crown - International Artists 

We are excited to bring three amazing dance artist to our 2025 Royal Crown Belly Dance Comeptition. 

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VIP Package Now Available!
Payment Plan Available

VIP PACKAGE
VIP PACKAGE
VIP Package * 6 Workshops with our amazing instructors (12hrs of Instruction) * All Day access pass - entrance to watch the competition portion and VIP seating for our Star Studded Gala show. *VIP Party Saturday night * VIP Swag Bag
When
Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – Feb 23, 2025, 6:00 PM
Where
Carson Event Center ,
801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA

Day Passes 

  • Friday Workshop Pass
    Friday Workshop Pass
    Fri, Feb 21
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    12:00pm - 2:00pm technique david calderon style 2:30pm - 4:30pm oriental love song Tommy king 5:00pm - 7:00pm tba pierre khoury
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  • Saturday Workshop Pass
    Saturday Workshop Pass
    Sat, Feb 22
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    9:30am-11:30am classical oriental master choreo Pierre Khoury 12:30pm-2:30pm shabbi mix baladi Tommy king 3:00pm-5:00pm mejance David Calderon
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A la Cart 

  • David Calderon - Friday Workshop - 12pm to 2pm
    David Calderon - Friday Workshop - 12pm to 2pm
    Fri, Feb 21
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Location: Carson Event Center - Dance Room Topic: Technique David Calderon Style
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  • Tommy King - Friday Workshop - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    Tommy King - Friday Workshop - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
    Fri, Feb 21
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 21, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Location: Carson Event Center - Dance Room Topic: Oriental Love Song - Tommy King Style
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  • Pierre Khoury - Friday Workshop - 5pm to 7pm
    Pierre Khoury - Friday Workshop - 5pm to 7pm
    Fri, Feb 21
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Location: Carson Event Center - Dance Room Workshop Topic - TBA
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  • Pierre Khoury - Saturday Workshop 9:30am - 11:30am
    Pierre Khoury - Saturday Workshop 9:30am - 11:30am
    Sat, Feb 22
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Classical Oriental - Master Choreography In this fabulous workshop you will learn a full choreography on a classical piece from Abdel Halim. Oriental Combinations and technique will be shared, alongside an emphasis on interpretation of the song's lyrics, meaning and emotions to be conveyed
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  • Tommy King - Saturday Workshop - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Tommy King - Saturday Workshop - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
    Sat, Feb 22
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 22, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 22, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Location: Carson Event Center - Dance Room Topic: Shabbi Mix Baladi
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  • David Calderon - Saturday Workshop -  3:00pm to 5:00pm
    David Calderon - Saturday Workshop -  3:00pm to 5:00pm
    Sat, Feb 22
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Location: Carson Event Center - Dance Room Topic - Mejanse
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Hotel 

Double Tree Hotel  - Carson 

2 Civic Plaza Dr. Carson 

CODE: Royal Crown 

Room Rate $195 + tax

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Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition Categories 

Take your dance to the next level. Challange yourself with one or more of our

Royal Crown Categories. 

Competition will be held Sunday Feb 23rd 2025

from 9:00am to 2:30pm 

Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition

Brought to you by: LM International Dance Competition

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

ENTRIES

1. Competition Registration Deadline: Final Deadline Friday January 31st 2025 or until Categories are full. 
2. Entries accepted on first come first serve basis until category is full.
3. Categories without 3 or more entries, may be canceled or merged.
4. Competition is open! you do not need to purchase workshops in order to compete.
6. There are absolutely no refunds. (Unless category is cancelled)

MUSIC

Music Must be emailed to LMdancecompetition@gmail.com By February 7th 2025 Songs must be labeled with Contestant Name and Category

Example ( Roxana - Queen Category)

  1. Time limits for each category are as follows: 

  • Rising Star - 3 minutes 30 seconds (max)

  • Semi Pro - 3 minutes 30 seconds (max)

  • Fusion  - 3 minutes (max)

  • Folklore - 3 minutes (max)

  • Drum Solo - 2 minutes (max)

  • Profesional - 4 minutes (max)

  • Group - 5 minutes (Max)

 If a contestant/s exceeds the time limit, contestant's score will be deducted by 10 points. (NO EXCEPTIONS)​​​​​​​​​​​​​

DANCE POSITIONS & Dressing Room

  •  Contestants are to check in with our Staff 45 minutes prior to their Category start time.

  • Any contestant that is not ready at their designated time slot will be disqualified from category

  • Competition Line up is determined by LMIDC/Royal Crown BDC Staff.

  • Dressing rooms will be available. 

  •  Dressing rooms are solely for the use of the competitors. We ask all competitors to please be courteous to others and their belongings. We will only allow Contestants, Group directors in the dressing room. All other guests will be asked to leave the dressing room.

  • Please note everyone in the dressing room must have a wristband. Either Competitor, Director or Spectator wristband.

COMPETING

1. Dancer may start on or off the stage.
2. Dance will be performed entirely on stage.
3. We will disqualify with no refund any contestant who appears intoxicated or is behaving in a manner that may be harmful to other contestants or contest staff.
4. We will disqualify with no refund any contestant who mistreats staff or others involved in the competition. Bad behavior will not be tolerated.
5. All participants of the Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition /LM International Dance Competition authorize the use of photos and video for educational and promotional purposes.
6. Winning competitors agree to use the title of their category correctly for publicity purposes.
Contestants agree that by entering Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition agree to hold The Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition, LM International Dance Competition , Event promoters Roxana & Viridiana or any of its volunteers and or affiliates harmless of any issues that may arise at this event. Participant understands that the above mentioned people and entities are not responsible for any lost or stolen items or damages that may occur. Participants understand that all photos and videos may be used at the discretion of Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition and LM International Dance Competition for promotional purposes. Participant further understand that all entry fees are non-trasnferable and non-refundable. by completing the registration forms and making my payment participant acknowedges the information stated above and agrees to the terms of The Royal Crown Belly Dance Competition & LM International Dance Competition .

 

​Event Location 

Carson Event Center

801 Carson St , Carson CA 90745

Workshop will take place in the Dance Studio.

Competition and Gala Show will take place in the Main Hall B

Admission -

Please let your guests know that we do charge an admission fee to watch the competition.

  • Competition ONLY Spectator Fee $25 (Sunday February 23rd 2025 9am to 3pm )

  • Gala Show ONLY Ticket Fee $35 (Sunday February 23rd at 4pm ) 

  • All Dat Access Spectator pass $45 (Includes Competition & Gala Show) 

Tentative Schedule (Final Schedule will be posted on February 7th 2025)

Friday February 21st 2025

  • Workshop #1 - 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm - David Calderon - Technique David Calderon Style 

  • Workshop #2 -- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Tommy King - Oriental Love Song Tommy King Style 

  • Workshop #3 -  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm - Pierre Khoury - TBA 

Saturday February 22nd 2025 

  • Workshop #4 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am - Pierre Khoury - Classical Oriental Master Choreography

  • Workshop #5 - 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm - Tommy King - Shabbi/Baladi

  • Workshop #6 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm - David Calderon - Mejance 

  • Saturday VIP Party 7:30pm to 10pm 

Sunday February 23rd 2025

Competition Schedule 

  • 8:45am - Dancer Check in begins

  • 9:am - Doors open to the public

  • 9:15am - 2:30pm  - Competitions

Doors Close for break (2:30pm to 3:30pm ) 

Doors Re-open for Gala Show 3:30pm 

  • Gala Show at 4:00pm to 6:00pm 

Website Updated 12/9/2024

  • Drum Solo
    Drum Solo
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Carson, 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
    Carson, 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Drum Solo Category Dancer must demostrate technical skills and musicality in a mesmarizing display of rhythm and movement. Ages 18 +
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  • Group Category
    Group Category
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Two or more dancers. All Ages , any style of belly dance. All dancers must perform on stage at all times. Timie Limit 5 minutes
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  • Queen - Professional Category
    Queen - Professional Category
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Queen Category for professinal dancers who fequently perform and get paid and/or teach. styles: Oriental Choreography, Mejense, Classical Etc. No Folkloric or Fusion styles in this category. Time limit 4 mins 18 & over
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  • Folklore Category
    Folklore Category
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson, 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson, 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    This category is for dancers who wish to present traditional or theatrical Folklore pieces. Examples: Shaabi, Raqs Al Assaya, Baladi , etc As well as other MENAHT Folk styles example: Khaliji , etc. Time limit 3 minutes 18 & over
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  • Fusion
    Fusion
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    In this category dancer must demonstrate clear fusion of belly dance with another different dance style. Time Limit 3 minutes Age 18 & over
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  • Rising Star
    Rising Star
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    This category is for the Rising dancer that is still a student. Does not perform for pay. does not teach. Styles: Oriental Choreography, Mejance, Classical etc No folklore or Fusion in this category. Time limit 3 1/2 minutes Ages 18 & over
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  • Semi Pro
    Semi Pro
    Sun, Feb 23
    Carson Event Center
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    Feb 23, 2025, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    Carson Event Center , 801 Carson St, Carson, CA 90745, USA
    For the Advance dancer who is still under mentorship and occasionally performs for pay. Does ocasionally teach. Styles Oriental Choreography, Mejense, Classical , etc No folklore or fusion styles in this category. Time limit 3 1/2 minutes 18 & over
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