2008 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:

Sponsorship for Egyptian Solo Category: $1000.00 is Turquoise International.  Manufacturer, Importer, Exporter of Middle Eastern Dance Products since 1972.  Wholesale Pricing and Teacher Discounts Available.  (818) 999 5542 or (800) 548 9422. Fax 818 999 3414. turquoise@turquoiseintl.com, www.turquoiseintl.com.

Sponsorship for Universal Solo Category: $1000.00 SPONSORED BY SPHINXS RECORDS / DR. SAMI FARAG and RAHANA of "Dancing Rahana's Bellydance Boutique."

Dr. Samy Farag has composed and published more than 29 albums. His latest release is "Fatouma," belly Dance music and songs featuring several top singers Arabic, Spanish and Rap. You can get a copy from the web site www.Sphinxrecords.com or Amazon.com

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. dancingrahana@aol.com

Sponsorship for All Ages Group Category: $1000.00 is DIAMOND PYRAMID, THE SIHA FAMILY and SANDRA MARSHALL, Proprietor of "EGYPTIAN ESSENCES"

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

EGYPTIAN ESSENCES, www.egyptianessences.com, 24663 Dry Canyon Cold Creek Rd, Calabasas, CA, 91302. Email: egyptianessence@yahoo.com - Proprietor, Sandra Marshall.

Sponsorship for Fusion Solo Category: $300 - Audrena's Bazaar, www.audrena.com

Sponsorship for Drum Solo Category: $200 - The Chronicles Magazine, www.isisandthestardancers.com

Sponsorship for Little Solo Category (age 6-12): $200 - Saroyan Zills, www.saroyanzils.com

Sponsorship for Junior Solo Category (age 13-17): $200 - M.E.C.D.A., Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association, www.mecda.org

Sponsorship for Tribal Fusion Solo Category: $200 - Tonya and Atlantis, www.tonya-and-atlantis.com

Sponsorship for Tribal Group: $300 - Fahtiem, www.fahtiem.com

Sponsorship for Solo Veil Category: $200 - Saroyan Zills, www.saroyanzils.com

Sponsorship for NEW Taxim Solo: $200 - Saroyan Zills, www.saroyanzils.com

Trophy Sponsors

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