Celebrating Women's History Month

 This competition is designed to give dancers an opportunity to express themselves freely and create inspiring, challenging, and fun performances. Whether your specialty is Bachata, Salsa, Flamenco, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, or Fusion, this competition allows you to think outside the box and incorporate any style into your routine.

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2025 SOLOIST COMPETITION PRIZES

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1st Place:

• Trophy.

• 1 pair of GFranco Shoes.

• 1 Full pass to 2026 Bella.

• $200 

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​2nd Place: 

• Medal

• Bella Gear.

• 1 Full pass to BELLA 2026

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3rd Place:

• Medal

• 1 Full pass to 2026 Bella

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2025 TEAM COMPETITION PRIZES

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1st place:

• Trophy and medals.

• $500 Cash

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​2nd place:

• Trophy and medals

• $200 Cash

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​3rd place:

• Trophy and medals

• $100 Cash

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REGISTRATION DETAILS

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• Deadline: February 28, 2025, by 9 PM.

• Registration Fees:

  • Team: $50

  • Soloist: $20

• Full Pass Requirement: Not required for competitors unless they wish to attend workshops.

To register, email: belladanceweekender@gmail.com

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DAY OF COMPETITION​

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• Tech Rehearsal: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM (Optional)

• Check-In: At the registration desk upon arrival.

• Waiting Area: Back Studio

• Call Time: 9:00 PM–9:30 PM

• Lineup Order Selection: 9:30 PM (Competitors must be present)

• Judges’ Meeting: 10:00 PM

• Competition Start Time: 10:30 PM

• Special Note: If you are using props or special effects, notify Kathy Reyes in advance so we can coordinate with the production team to accommodate your needs.

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COMPETITION JUDGES

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• Jo Quinones: Graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a professional, versatile dancer since 1997.

• Alysa Garcia: A commercial dancer with over two decades of experience, having started her dance journey at the age of 9.

• Gaby Equiz: An international competition judge and dance coach with a wealth of knowledge, passion for excellence, and a commitment to the art of dance.

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GENERAL RULES

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• Eligibility:

  • Soloist: an Non-professional level competition for an individual dancer. This welcomes amateur, semi-pro and rising star.

  • Team: Open level Competition for 3 or more dancers.

  • Identify as a woman.

• A minimum of 3 soloists or 3 teams must compete in a division for monetary prizes to be awarded.

• Choreography: Required.

• Routines can be a fusion of genres or focus on a single genre.

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ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS

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• Soloist:

  • Length of Choreo: 1:30–2:30 minutes.

  • A penalty of 3 points will be applied for exceeding or falling short of time limits.

• Team:

  • Length of Choreo: 2:00–3:30 minutes.

  • A penalty of 3 points will be applied for exceeding or falling short of time limits.

• Music Submission:

  • Soloist please send your music to klayug07@gmail.com

  • Teams please send your music to palmaoye@gmail.com

  • Deadline to submit music Thursday, March 6.

  • Contact the organizer if unsure about your music to avoid disqualification

 

PROPS, COSTUMES AND FOOTWEAR GUIDELINES.

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• Props: Allowed, as long as they are safe and manageable.

• Costumes should reflect the artistry, professionalism, and creativity of your performance while maintaining a balance between cultural norms and the family-friendly nature of the event. In alignment with the current Salsa and Bachata performance culture, form-fitting and stylish attire, such as leotards or other dancewear, is welcome. However, costumes must remain tasteful and appropriate for a general audience.

• Footwear: Dancers must wear shoes appropriate for their chosen genre to ensure safety, style, and authenticity. For example, Latin competitive styles are traditionally performed in dance heels, while other genres, such as Contemporary or Hip-Hop, may require barefoot, jazz shoes, or sneakers. Footwear should enhance your performance and complement your routine.

• Please ensure that your costumes and footwear are designed to showcase your technique, align with the theme of your routine, and respect the diverse audience in attendance. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact the organizer for guidance.

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JUDGING CRITERIA:

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1. Overall Appearance (20%)

   • Confidence, costume, hair, and makeup.

2. Technique (20%)

   • Proper execution of moves and balance in the selected style.

3. Musicality and Timing (20%)

   • Ability to interpret and stay on beat with the music.

4. Overall Choreography and Presentation (40%)

   • Creativity, originality, intricacy of movements, unity, synchronization, and overall impact.

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DEFINITION:

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• Prop: Any item that is not part of the dancer’s costume and is used during the routine.

• Genre: A category of artistic composition characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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If you are interested in having your team compete, please contact Kathy Reyes at belladanceweekender@gmail.com for further information.