ROYAL CROWN
Luminary Professional Category

Welcome To The Newest Elite Category

CLEOPATRA ROYAL CROWN Competition

ONE WINNER - THREE ROUNDS
This NEW Royal Crown The Masters Professional Category Competition opens the door of Bellydance worldwide for you! Get ready to show your best and receive the recognition you truly deserve.
Royal Crown Category is CLEOPATRA Fest exclusive Competition for the world's professional and unique dancers. Your chance to shine and stand out like never before awaits. It’s your time to dazzle the world and win the prestigious opportunity of being a teacher at Cleopatra Fest 2026!
Dancers who register for the Royal Crown Category can also choose to register for the Queen Category, If desired. we welcome all interested participants to take advantage of this chance to shine in both categories.

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.

Remember: no matter the outcome, you always win the grandest prize of all the courage to compete and share your skill in front of Egyptian judges and front of so many other amazing dancers from all over the world!
We wish good luck to all of you.

 

For Questions regarding the Competition packages & prices

Details & Guidelines

ROUND 1: Video Recording

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.

ROUND 2: Semi Final June 30th

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:

  • El Hob Kulou – Umm Kulthum 
  • Ana Fintizarak – Umm Kulthum
  • Seiret Elhub -Oum Kulthoum
  • Hayarti Elbi Maak – Umm Kulthum 
  • Enta Omri – Oum Kulthoum 
  • Lissa Fakir- Um Kalthoum

ROUND 3: Final Round July 3rd

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:

  • Om Al Dounya – El Helwa Dair Shibkha 
  • Nelly – El Helw Fi El varanda
  • Nagwa – Tahtil Shibbak 

Only One Winner. Will it be you?

Very Special PRIZES

Cleopatra ROYAL CROWN Winner

Will Receive
  • Cleopatra Royal Crown
  • Cleopatra Royal Sash
  • Invitation to teach at the prestigious Cleopatra Fest 2026.
  • Certificate signed by our judges

To participate in the Royal Crown competition, you must be a part of the Cleopatra Fest.