2017 Belly Dancer of the Year Finalists:  Basinah, Adrianne, Alma, Indra, Kata Maya, Natika, Gameela, and Lana. Photo by  Pat Olson of PANGIA.


Congratulations 2017 participants! You are all RAQSTARS!

KATA MAYA
2017 Belly Dancer of the Year

KATA MAYA & JAHARA AMAR
2017 Duet of the Year

NATIKA
2017 Fusion Dancer of the Year

MIRIT
2017 Grand Dancer of the Year

GRATEFUL SIRENS BELLY FUSION COMPANY
2017 Troupe of the Year

See you in 2018! Look for our website redesign this summer!

Belly Dancer of the Year Competition
Memorial Day Weekend
May 26 & 27, 2018
San Francisco Bay Area

Workshop Featuring Kata Maya, 2017 Belly Dancer of the Year
Live Music Finals Featuring PANGIA

 Competition Buzz 

"Competing in BDOY was such a fun and unforgettable experience. The event was so well organized, I am truly impressed! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into it and for making everything run so smoothly!"

"I am so happy that I was able to participate in your lovely event. It taught me so much and I am very excited to implement what I have learned . . . I am very happy that I learned so much and was able to meet so many kind and inspiring people. I hope to participate again. Your volunteers were so kind and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and calm us. Thank you for everything."

"Loved being in the competition, nicely put together, everyone very professional and kind . . ."

"Thanks again for all your hard work in organizing the competition. It's always a good experience."

"Thank you so much! I always have a wonderful time at BDOY."

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