BDUC 2008 Contestant Application Form

EMAILED CONTESTANT'S APPLICATION FORM FOR 18TH ANNUAL BDUC
Categories open to MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN (6 years and up)
Enter as many categories as you wish! Past Champs - Defend your Title!

All information packets will be sent out starting October 1, 2007

****Before you fill out this page, you must sign the Waiver/Release form. Thanks. ****

If you prefer, you can snail mail the Printed Version of this form. Thanks.

NOTE: ALL cash prizes and trophies will be awarded ON THE SPOT, Sunday evening at the Awards Show featuring the Universal and Egyptian finals and our NEW category " CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS."
See you there!

Prizes for winners of each category Include:

Universal Adult Solo, Egyptian Adult Solo, Creative Group - All Ages: Men/Women/Children ages 6 and up
$1000 Cash + Prizes + Title Trophy + International Dance Seminar and Performance Opportunities (pending mutual agreement). Featured on BDUC Mega Star DVD Volume II.

Fusion Adult Solo, Drum Solo Adult, Tribal Group - All Ages: Men/Women/Children ages 6 and up
$300 Cash + Prizes + Title Trophy + featured on Mega Star DVD Volume II.

Tribal Adult Fusion Solo, Veil Adult Solo and NEW Taxim Adult Solo:
$200 Cash + Prizes + Title Trophy, Mega Stars #2

Little Solo Category: Ages 6-12
$200 CASH +Title Trophy + Featured on Little and Jr. Mega Stars DVD.

Junior Solo Category: Ages 13-17
$200 CASH + Title Trophy + Featured on Little and Jr. Mega Stars DVD.

NOTE: After you receive your acceptance package, please feel free to call Tonya and Atlantis at 562 433 6615 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon, Monday through Friday, with any questions. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday.

Application Deadline = 02/05/08 for inclusion in programs. Look for time changes and updates after deadline.

Note: No refunds on Seminar Registration, Contestant Entry Fees, Vendor fees or Admission Fees. Thanks!
We reserve the right to refuse entry.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT EITHER VIA EMAIL or SNAIL MAIL. NO FAXES.

YOUR CONFIRMATION INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL ONLY.
NO SNAIL MAIL PACKETS WILL BE SENT OUT.

IMPORTANT: All Vendors, Contestants, and Workshop participants MUST sign a Responsibility Release/Waiver. No exceptions. Thanks. Waiver can be found at http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/bduc2008-waiver.htm

Applications for contestants accepted AFTER September 1, 2007 until full or February 5, 2008.

When you have all your information entered correctly, click on the CONTINUE button to be taken to the Contestants Pay Pal Payment Options page. If you forget to fill out required information, you will be returned to this page and you will have to start over. Sorry!

NOTICE! Your Contestant Application will not be processed until you finish checkout through Paypal. Paypal will send you an email receipt when we receive email notice of your payment. Thanks! - Tonya and Atlantis

Tonya & Atlantis & Bellydancer of the Universe® Corporation are in no way affiliated or associated with nor do they endorse any other competition. We do not agree to any prize or publicity exchange with other competitions or sponsors without formal written consent. Thank you.

Tonya & Atlantis, BDUC, The Long Beach Convention Center, and associates are not responsible for any loss, injury, death or accident, lost or stolen articles at or en-route to this event. Workshops/Competitions may be substituted/cancelled if necessary. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone, contestants, vendors, attendees. Sorry, NO REFUNDS.

CONTESTANTS INFORMATION: All competitions on the Main Stages. Note: There are TWO Main Stages on Saturday and ONE on Sunday. Stage Dimensions for Contestants: 24 feet long by 16 feet deep. Contestant Entry Fee: No refunds unless not accepted. Detailed packets to follow VIA EMAIL ONLY - no packets will be snail mailed. Not responsible for incorrect email. NOTE: Contestants in Solo Categories other than Junior or Little must be 18 or over!! Tribal Group and Creative Group are open to ALL AGES. Is the Contestant a Minor (under 18 years of age?) Yes or No IF MINOR, PRINT RESPONSIBLE PARTY'S NAME JUNIOR and LITTLE participants MUST be accompanied by a Parent or Legal Guardian.
Legal Name:First, Last *REQUIRED*	Note: Legal Name Must Match the Name on the Waiver/Release Form. Thanks.
Stage Name to be used in contest REQUIRED:
1st E-Mail: *REQUIRED*
2nd E-Mail: *REQUIRED*
Phone: *REQUIRED*
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$1000 Cash Prize Categories:	Universal Solo (Ages 18 and up) - $85.00 Egyptian Solo (Ages 18 and up) - $85.00 Creative Group ALL AGES - $100 for 2 persons + $25 ea add'l person (# of persons ) ($100.00 min) PLEASE INDICATE STYLE OF CREATIVE DANCE ROUTINE TO BE PERFORMED: Please list names of all dancers in Creative Group: No last minute additions. NOTE: If members are under 18 yrs old, responsible party must sign release form.
$300 Cash Prize Categories:	Drum Solo (Ages 18 and up) $65.00 Fusion Solo (Ages 18 and up) $65.00 Tribal Group ALL AGES - $75 for 2 persons + $25 ea add'l person (# of persons ) ($75.00 min) PLEASE INDICATE STYLE OF TRIBAL GROUP: Please list names of all dancers in Tribal Group: No last minute additions. If members are under 18 yrs old, responsible party must sign release form.
$200 Cash Prize Categories:	Taxim Solo (Ages 18 and up) $60.00 Veil Solo (Ages 18 and up) $60.00 Tribal Fusion Solo (Ages 18 and up) $60.00 Little Solo (any style): 6 -12 yrs. $60.00 Junior Solo (any style): 13-17 yrs. $60.00 SURPRIZE CATEGORY - TBA - No Fee Required
Contestants admitted FREE to the Evening Show on the day of Competition. *If under 18 years of age, guardian must purchase ticket. SPECIAL DEAL: A $5.00 discount for Admissions is applicable on the same day OR evening session (NOT BOTH) the day that your competition is held. You must purchase admission tickets at the same time as your Contestant Application submission to be eligible for the discount, one per contestant, please. Regular Day admission is $15, so admission would be only $10. Evening tickets are $20, so the cost would be $15. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER MORE THAN ONE ADMISSION TICKET AT THIS SPECIAL PRICE. THANKS. CUT OFF DATE, FEBRUARY 5, 2008, NO EXCEPTIONS. One per contestant, please. A list will be held at the door and day tickets distributed at check in on the day of your competition 1/2 hour prior to your Category. ALL Champions, People's Choice and Runners Up on Saturday and Sunday receive FREE entry to Evening Show on Sunday to accept trophies in our Grand Celebrity Gala. Champions ONLY will perform their award winning routine in ALL Categories and will be eligible for the Surprise Category, to be announced the evening of the Sunday Gala. People's Choice and Runners Up, please note: Formal wear is requested as you will be presented with your trophy and photographed at that time. (Unfortunately you will not perform.) Additional Tickets for the event are sold the day of the event, CASH ONLY, AT THE DOOR. Please have correct change. No advance discounts unless you have registered for the competition or minimum workshop fees.
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PLEASE CHECK YOUR INFORMATION before continuing! NOTE: The PayPal Shopping Cart will open in a NEW Window. Thanks. When you have all your information entered correctly, click on the CONTINUE button to be taken to the Contestants Pay Pal Payment Options page. If you forget to fill out required information, you will be returned to this page and you will have to start over. Sorry! PLEASE only click ONE time! It may take a few moments to open the next page. Thanks for your patience. NOTICE! Your Contestant Application will not be processed until you finish checkout through Paypal. Paypal will send you an email receipt when we receive email notice of your payment. Thanks! - Tonya and Atlantis Tonya & Atlantis & Bellydancer of the Universe® Corporation are in no way affiliated or associated with nor do they endorse any other competition. We do not agree to any prize or publicity exchange with other competitions or sponsors without formal written consent. Thank you. Tonya & Atlantis, BDUC, The Long Beach Convention Center, and associates are not responsible for any loss, injury, death or accident, lost or stolen articles at or en-route to this event. Workshops/Competitions may be substituted/cancelled if necessary. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone, contestants, vendors, attendees. Sorry, NO REFUNDS.