Many see the competition as a chance to win a crown, & to make a name for yourself.
However, it is most important to look at a competition as a way to win against yourself, how to be the best you can be, and how to be a better dancer than the one you used to be yesterday, through training and preparation.
To qualify, please record a recent performance of yours and upload it to YouTube. (Good quality video recording) Your performance must be in either Mejanse or Classic song style. We recommend using an original choreography and a recent recording to showcase your best work.
Time limit: 4 minutes maximum
Deadline: You have until May 20th to submit your Performance video link.
Result: Mohamed Shahin will judge your performance, and ONLY 6 best dancers will be selected for the next round.
If you are not selected, Mohamed Shahin will send you detailed feedback to help you improve your skills.
Only 6 dancers will compete in this round. The six selected dancers will be announced in the first week of June. Whether you are one of the chosen dancers or not, you will receive an email from us. We will also post the names and photos of ONLY the six selected dancers on our social media.
These 6 selected dancers will be performing a Classic Song with our Cleopatra Live orchestra. On June 29th They will pick their songs by a lottery from the 6 Classic Songs listed below.
Cleopatra Fest Judges will pick the 3 finalists to compete in the final round. The announcement will take place in the same evening.
Here are the semi-final song choices:
The 3 finalists will compete for the title of Cleopatra Royal Crown Competition, They will perform a seamless 7-minute show a Mejanse followed by Shaabi, (there will not be a break in between, feel free to make a quick change, no more than 30 seconds, add some accessories to your costume on the stage. All will be accompanied by Cleopatra Live Orchestra.
On June 30th, The finalists will pick their songs by lottery from the 3 choices listed below.
The One and Only Cleopatra Royal Crown Competition Winner will be announced on July 3rd.
Here are the final song choices: