2007 BDUC PRIZES AND TROPHIES: Winners will all have an opportunity to be featured on the BDUC Megastars DVD performance series. Winners each receive a trophy and title, PLUS performance and seminar opportunities nationally and internationally, pending mutual agreement, PLUS the following monetary rewards:

Cash Sponsors:

Universal Champions with Rahana and Atlantis
L-R: Joulya, 2nd RU, CA; Andalee, 1st RU, CA;
Rahana; Nadira, 3rd RU, WA; Atlantis

Sponsorship Universal Category: $500.00 is Dancing Rahana's Bellydance Boutique. Visit www.dancingrahana.com. 310 612 7622. Wholesale available. Troup discounts. Dancing Rahana's Boutique specializes in Belly Dance Costumes, Cute tops and Jewelry. They carry many items for the aspiring dancer including music, dvds, zills and more. Email dancingrahana@aol.com

Sponsorship for Egyptian Category: $300.00 is Turquoise International, (Since 1972). Manufacturer, Importer, Exporter for all your dancing needs. 22830 Califa St., Woodland Hills, CA 91767. (818) 999 5542 or 800 548 9422. Fax 818 999 3414. turquoise@turquoiseintl.com, www.turquoiseintl.com.

Flower Buds of the Desert - Adult Group Champion, CA w/ Sponsor, Emil Siha, Diamond Pyramid Belly Dancing and Accessories

Sponsorship for Group Category: $300.00 is the Siha family of Diamond Pyramid Belly dancing and accessories, Belly dancing outfits, Drums, Jewelry, Middle Eastern Instruments. 1701 S. Grove Ave, #E, Ontario, CA, 91761. (909) 930 9649 or (909) 227 2019. www.diamondpyramid.net, siha@aol.com

Sponsorship for Divine Category: $200 - Sponsorship Open

L-R: Ahava, CA, Champion of Drum Solo Category; Dr Samy Farag; Atlantis

Sponsorship for Fusion Category: $300 and Sponsorship for Drum Solo Category:
$200 is Dr. Samy Farag, a well known physician in the L.A. area and a very famous composer in the field of Middle Eastern Music, especially Belly Dancing Music. Dr. Farag has won many awards for his music composition and production. He has composed and published more than 29 albums. His music was featured in two famous movies, Spy Game and The Scorpion King. Dr. Farag's latest release is "Fatouma" belly Dance music and songs featuring several top singers Arabic, Spanish and Rap. It is a combination of Techno and Traditional Egyptian Music. The CD is available at Sphinx Records' booth. You can also obtain a copy from the web site www.Sphinxrecords.com or Amazon.com

Sponsorship for Little Category: Tonya and Atlantis: Trophy and Title, $75 Cash for Little Champion and performance on BDUC Little and Junior Megastars DVD Vol I;

Sponsorship for Junior Solo Category: $100 - The Wig Factory, 645 PIne Ave, Long Beach, CA, 562 436- 1888. Winner get a performance on Little and Junior Megastars DVD Vol I.

Sponsorship for Tribal Fusion Solo Category: $200 - Sponsorship Open

Sponsorship for Tribal Group: $300 - Sponsorship Open

Sponsorship for NEW! Solo Veil Category: $200 Grand Prize - MECDA - Middle Eastern Dance and Culture Association, PO box 946, Rosemead, CA 91770, 626 588 4907 www.mecda.org

Sponsorship for Junior Group: $200 - Sponsorship Open

Trophy Sponsors
Mr. Harry Saroyan of Saroyan Manufacturing, P. O. Box 2056, Riverside, CA 92516,
951-276-9925, Harry's love, devotion and contributions to the Middle Eastern arts has made him one of the most influential men in the Belly Dance world. Recipient of numerous awards, including "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Tonya and Atlantis and the BDUC, "MECDA Hall of Fame," and an Honored Professional in the "National Register's Who's Who" in Executives and Professionals, and his most recent award from The Chronicles Magazine of Isis Foundation, "Lifetime of Dedication, Achievement, and Contribution to the Art of the Middle Eastern Dance and Music."Harry, who is a connoisseur of Middle Eastern fine arts and music, has produced and directed major Middle Eastern show productions since mid 70's. He has served as a senior judge for dance competitions and contributing writer for dance publications. A master craftsman and a recording artist, he brings the dancers the ultimate in sound and selection with his exquisite line of finger cymbals and memorable recordings. His exquisite line of Finger Cymbals and Decorative Coins for costuming are internationally known as well as his two recordings, "An Oriental Bouquet" and "Cairo." He is on the Executive Judging Panel for the Belly Dancer of the Universe™ Competitions. Visit his web site www.saroyanzils.com.
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Mr. Ralph Karapetian of All Star Tire Company, 2735 E. Artesia Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805, 562-634-5579 We are honored and proud to have these wonderful people as our associates in this prestigious competition and thank them deeply for their love and support.

More Prizes - Other cash prizes and Magic Lamp Awards by Tonya & Atlantis. Paid performances to various Champions of BDUC are pending mutual agreement.