Check it ou www.laylia.com

She will be in florence
www.wiporwil.com/extravaganza06.htm

also there is a contest in Nashville TN for ameatures

Friday, April 21st, 2006
Amateur Night Belly Dance Contest!
Parisa's
7:15 pm-8:30pm
The Woodbine Plaza @ 2424 Nolensville PK, Nashville, TN 37211


The winner will be a finalist in Parisa's Amateur Belly Dance Finals in June where dancers compete for $200.


DANCERS... please see below for details as there have been some changes/updates.
Details for the Finals contest are also below.




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*****A note and Special offer from Linda for Participants*****
Just to make it official and correct any misunderstanding, I am not a judge for the contest. I choose the judges, which may include my students (who all take from other teachers as well), and avid dance fans who represent a non-dancer’s view.
On that note...

I am offering $10 off every hour of private instruction for participants in an upcoming contest.
Regular hour of private lessons: $35 discounted price: $25
This is valid for the rest of this series. The dancer must be competing in the next available contest which includes the finals.

I support dancers in every style to further their artistry and to give themselves the training they deserve. I encourage you all to take private instruction with a qualified teacher (especially a professional performer) as it is the most diligent way of improving your dance.


In the spirit of the dance,
-Linda-



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Due to the overwhelming popularity of these events, you MUST MAKE A RESERVATION!!!!
Call 615-255-4448.

Out of respect for one another and to enhance your service, there are some policies on reservations for this evening:


You are not guaranteed a seat unless you make a reservation.
No standing room or bar area.
Walk-ins most likely will not get a table due to limited staffing.
Only 1-3 reservations in any 15 minute segment will be accepted.
therefore, your reservation may have to be earlier or later than the contest time.
It is requested, though by means required, that you make reservations for 4 or more guests.
First come, first serve on reservation times. No preference to Dancer's family and friends.
Your entire party must be present before you are seated.
Late arrivals: If no one has shown up from your party within 10 minutes of your scheduled time you may have to wait or not be seated.
Each person must order an entrée or dollar amount equivalent.

Thank you for your understanding.


There will be (really, really this time) a limited menu with vegetarian options. There will still be a variety of appetizers, kabobs, stews, and desserts as well as the full drink menu.

PARISA’S:
Located at 2424 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211 in the WOODBINE PLAZA just one light from I440.
LOOK FOR THE WOODBINE PLAZA SIGN!
Call 615-255-4448 for reservations and directions.



Details for Monthly Semifinals:

Special note... Out of town dancers are very welcome to participate!
Also, anyone who has been chosen as a semifinalist is welcome to open the professional Friday show which usually features Linda. This is to offer you more experience at the restaurant and in a professional setting. Speak with Linda if you are interested. This includes the 3 dancers from the January show.
Any professional dancer who wishes to do an exhibition at an amateur night, please contact Linda.
Amateur is defined as a Belly Dancer who has rarely or never been paid for performances. This may include teachers with limited performance experience or dancers that have had up to 4 paid gigs.
Dancers must contact Linda to register.
Monthly contest first prize: $50.00 plus any tips she/he receives (see below)
Panel of Belly Dancers and non-dancers decides semi-finalists,
Audience decides finalist.
Limit 5-10 dancer entries.
This event will be postponed or canceled if we do not have 5 dancers registered by the Tuesday before the event.
Songs or song sets must be 3-7 minutes long. Props welcome, no fire or snakes please.
All styles, ages, and amateur experience levels welcome.
Soloists only.
Original choreography/ improvisation encouraged.
No entry fee.
Dancers must be in Belly Dance costuming. This does not have to be professional quality, but appropriate costuming is required. Contact Linda if you have questions about this.
Please only compete if you have taken Belly Dance training. This does not include videos. Videos are a great practicing and learning tool. However, the purpose of these contests is to raise the bar on the level of professionalism for our amateur dancers.
Dancers must maintain class and modesty at all times.
we discourage tipping in costumes at these events, audience may tip at the dancer’s feet, in the form of a shower over the head or in the hand after she dances. An employee will collect the tips from the floor when the dancer is done.
Dancer Check in at 6:45

Contact Linda to register and secure your song title, or if you have any questions.
linda@lindabellydance.com
615-482-6429