The 18th Annual Bellydancer of the Universe Competitions proudly presents TWO spectacular Evening Judges Celebrity Shows and Competitions.

GRAND BALLROOM

SIDE A: Starting at 6:30 p.m. Features the $1000.00 Creative All Ages Group Finals followed by Stellar Performances from our Internationally Acclaimed Judging Panel.

In First Name alphabetical order, not that of appearance:

SIDE A:

Amina Goodyear, Angelika Nemeth, Anisa & the Oriental Belady Dancers, Ashana Hanada, Fahtima al Wahid, Helena Vlahos, Isis of the Isis Star Dancers, Jamilla al Wahid, Jillina, Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan, Tasha Banat, with your producer and hostess Tonya, as your Mistress of Ceremonies.

SIDE B:

Starting at 6:30 pm with two fabulous categories. Starting with the Tribal All Ages Group Category, followed by the brand new TAXIM Category, ending in the Stellar Internationally Acclaimed Celebrity '08 Judging Panel in performance:

In First Name alphabetical order, not that of appearance:

Amy Sigil with Unmata, Kajira Djoumahna, Kamaal, Lee Ali, Marushka, Mesmera, Nina Sahar and Blue Lotus Dance Company, Prince Andrew, Princess Farhana, Atlantis with the Belly Dancers of the Universe, and your hostess and M.C., Atlantis.

IMPORTANT! During the day you are welcome to view competitions on either side and to come and go from Side A to Side B as you please, however, for the Saturday Evening Sessions with competitions and celebrity shows, you must choose which side you would like to view for the entire evening. This is for SATURDAY ONLY. Sunday the divider will be lifted and it will become a One Room Event, Day and Evening.

CONTESTANTS: If you are a contestant either day and want to see the evening show, you must meet in Room 203-B at 6:30 pm Saturday and/or Sunday or else you will not be admitted at the main door. We have a Thank-You gift for ALL our stellar contestants that will be distributed at that time. You will then choose which side you wish to view for the evening and be seated on the appropriate side. Thank you.

SATURDAY COMPETITIONS: DAYTIME SIDE A 10:00 - 11:30 am VEIL SOLO 11:30 am - 1:30 pm DRUM SOLO 1:30 - 5:00 pm CREATIVE ALL AGES GROUP PRELIMINARIES Doors Close 5:00 - 6:30 pm. 1. Ashana Hanada Jillina Ashana Hanada   2. Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan Helena Vlahos Helena Vlahos   3. Tasha Banat Amina Goodyear Marta Schill   4. Marta Schill Kamaal Jillina   5. Kamaal Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan Amina Goodyear   6.   Fatima Al Wahid   Alt: Isis Alt: Jamilla Al Wahid Alt: Tasha Banat   Workshops w/ Jillina and Kajira Djoumahna 9:00 - 11:00 am Workshoop w Tasha Banat 12:00-1:30 pm Workshop w/Prince Andrew 1:30-3:00pm Workshop w/Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan 3:30-5:00pm SATURDAY COMPETITIONS: DAYTIME SIDE B 10:00 - 11:00 am LITTLE SOLO 11:30 am - 1:30 pm FUSION SOLO 1:30 - 3:00 pm TRIBAL FUSION SOLO 3:00 - 5:00 PM JR SOLO 1. Amy Sigil Kajira Djoumahna Kajira Djoumahna Tasha Banat 2. Jamilla Al Wahid Prince Andrew Lee Ali Jamilla Al Wahid 3. Helena Vlahos Princess Farhana Amy Sigil Kamaal 4. Amina Goodyear Lee Ali Nina Sahar Nina Sahar 5. Fahtima Al Wahid Amy Sigil Princess Farhana Marushka Alt: Kamaal Alt: TBA Alt: Kamaal Alt: Prince Andrew Workshops w/ Jillina and Kajira Djoumahna 9:00 -11:00 am Workshop w/Tasha Banat 12:00 - 1:30 pm Workshop w/Prince Andrew 1:30 - 3:00 pm Workshop w/Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan 3:30 - 5:00 pm DOORS CLOSE 5-6:30 PM SATURDAY COMPETITIONS: EVENING in Grand Ballroom **Folk Dance Workshop w/John & Helen Bilezikjian 6:30 - 8:30 pm** SIDE A: 6:30 pm CREATIVE GROUP FINALS SIDE B: 6:30 pm TRIBAL ALL AGES GROUP CATEGORY 1. Ashana Hanada Kajira Dhoumahna 2. Helena Vlahos Amy Sigil 3. Marta Schill Lee Ali 4. Jillina Nina Sahar 5. Amina Goodyear Princess Farhana 6. Fatima Al Wahid Alt: Tasha Banat Alt: Kamaal FOLLOWED BY JUDGES CELEBRITY SHOW  FOLLOWED BY NEW TAXIM CATEGORY Judges, In First Name alphabetical order, not that of appearance: SIDE A: Amina Goodyear, Angelika Nemeth, Anisa & the Oriental Belady Dancers, Ashana Hanada, Fahtima al Wahid, Helena Vlahos, Isis of the Isis Star Dancers, Jamilla al Wahid, Jillina, Ma*Shuqa Mira Murjan, Tasha Banat, with your producer and hostess Tonya, as your Mistress of Ceremonies.   NEW TAXIM CATEGORY IN SIDE B: GRAND BALLROOM Kamaal Prince Andrew Princess Farhana Nina Sahar   Lee Ali   Alt: Marushka   Judges, In First Name alphabetical order, not that of appearance. Side B: Amy Sigil with Unmata, Kajira Djoumahna, Kamaal, Lee Ali, Marushka, Mesmera, Nina Sahar and Blue Lotus Dance Company, Prince Andrew, Princess Farhana, Atlantis with the Belly Dancers of the Universe, and your hostess and M.C., Atlantis. FOLLOWED BY JUDGES CELEBRITY SHOW SATURDAY EVENING