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Welcome To Bellydazzle

Following three successful editions, Bellydazzle returns for its fourth year on March 6–7, 2027, in Thessaloniki, Greece!

Now firmly established as a beloved annual event, Bellydazzle continues to grow as a vibrant international hub for the bellydance community, bringing together dancers, teachers, and enthusiasts from around the world. With each edition, it further strengthens its role in celebrating and promoting the art of Oriental dance through unforgettable performances, high-level workshops, and meaningful connections. Following its highly successful introduction, Live Tabla returns once again to both the Shows and Workshops, continuing to bring an exciting, authentic, and dynamic dimension to the Bellydazzle experience. We are also proud to continue welcoming world-renowned, certified choreographers—many of them appearing in Greece for the very first time!

6 & 7 March, 2027

This year, "BellyDazzle" will be held on March 6-7/2027 in Thessaloniki and it will be Bigger, Better and more Dazzling than ever!!!

Competition, Workshops
Gala show, Party

Workshops with our master teachers, Gala show & Party, Competition with more than 25 categories and... ATTENTION:The Winner of the 'Master BellyDazzler' Category will be one of the Master Teachers for our next BellyDazzle edition!!

Bellydazzle 2027

Our Master Teachers

Ekaterina Oleynikova (Ukraine)

🔸️Ekaterina Oleinikova is a professional belly dancer, internationally acclaimed teacher, choreographer, and judge from Ukraine. With 20 years of experience in Oriental dance and 16 years dedicated to teaching, she has become a recognized figure on the global stage.
🔸️Ekaterina is a two-time World Champion of the International Dance Organization (IDO) in 2012 and 2013, a three-time winner of the Dance World Cup, and a five-time consecutive Ukrainian Belly Dance Champion.
🔸️Ekaterina is a talented and experienced teacher. Many of her students have become champions and prizewinners at international events. She inspires dancers to reach their full potential through her passion and knowledge.

Marie Shokkos (FR, CY & IE)

FOR THE 1st TIME IN GREECE!!!
🔸️Marie Shokkos is an internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and instructor, celebrated for her expertise in Egyptian dance as well as the traditional dances of the Gulf countries and Iraq.
🔸️With Cypriot and Ivorian roots, she has dedicated over 17 years to teaching and inspiring dancers across France and around the world. She is also the founder and artistic director of acclaimed dance events, including «Bell’Intensive».
🔸️A passionate and versatile performer, Marie began her dance training in modern jazz at the age of six before expanding her artistic repertoire to contemporary dance, classical ballet, Afro dance, hip-hop, and Tahitian dance. At the age of twelve, she discovered her deep connection to Arab culture, music, and dance—a passion that led her to earn numerous competition titles and establish herself as a leading figure on both the French and international dance scenes by the age of eighteen.
🔸️Today, Marie Shokkos is recognized as one of the most influential and widely viewed dance artists in the Arab world. Her mesmerizing performances in Iraqi and Egyptian dance have captivated millions of viewers worldwide, earning her international recognition and a devoted global audience.

Chronis Taxidis (Greece)

🔸️Chronis Taxidis is a world-renowned musician and specialist in Arabic percussion. His passion for oriental rhythms began at an early age, influenced by his heritage rooted in the Black Sea region. This cultural background gave him a natural familiarity with Middle Eastern musical traditions from a young age. He pursued his formal education at the prestigious Arab Music Institute in Cairo, graduating in 2005 after years of in-depth study in Arabic culture, music history, ethnomusicology, and performance. Chronis holds official diplomas in the following areas: • Middle Eastern and North African Rhythms • Composition and Orchestration for Arabic Music Ensembles • Percussion Instruction for Middle Eastern and North African Traditions He is proficient in a wide range of percussion instruments, including the doff, doholla, riq, and sagat, among others.
🔸️Following his academic studies, Chronis deepened his expertise through a two-year mentorship with the legendary Egyptian musician and teacher Khamis Henkesh, a pivotal figure in the world of music for dance. This experience established Chronis as not only a distinguished musician but also an accomplished instructor for belly dancers.


Weyda Paulino (BR & IT)

🔸️Weyda Paulino is a professional dancer, choreographer, dance instructor, and event organiser, born in Brazil and based primarily in Italy.
🔸️A prominent figure in the Oriental and Caribbean dance scene, Weyda has over 25 years of experience in dance education and specialises in Belly Dance, Brazilian Show, and Wedding Entertainment. Her students have achieved outstanding results at international festivals and competitions, including Italian Championship titles.
🔸️Weyda is the founder and director of Marwey Danza, a renowned dance school in Anzio, founded in 2001 together with dancer and teacher Marco Montechiesa. She is also a qualified Sports Dance Technician and Competition Judge, working at competitions in Italy and abroad.
🔸️Weyda is the creator and organiser of the Talysma Bellydance Event, one of Italy’s leading and most prestigious belly dance festivals, which has gained international recognition. She is regularly invited as a Guest Artist and Master Teacher at prestigious festivals in Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Greece, and Egypt.

Althea (Greece)

🔸️Althea is an internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning bellydancer, widely recognized for her sentimental stage presence and artistic innovation. As a dedicated leader and instructor, she passionately directs both group and solo performers, guiding them to excellence. Over the course of her 19 year-career, she has earned an impressive 24 first-place titles in a range of prestigious national and international dance competitions. Her choreographic inspiration is deeply rooted in her appreciation of Art in all its forms.
🔸️Academically accomplished, Althea holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In parallel with her academic achievements, she has pursued rigorous training in the field of music, with specializations in Classical Harmony, Lyrical Singing, and Classical Guitar.
🔸️In addition to her professional training in Oriental Dance, Althea also holds a Professional Degree in Latin and Ballroom Dances, and has undertaken extensive studies in Ballet,Jazz, Contemporary, Tango Argentino and Swing, reflecting her deep commitment to diverse dance disciplines.
🔸️Althea is widely known for her theatrical and conceptual choreographic work, often showcased through live stage performances or in professionally produced Video Clips. Her choreo topics are frequently centered around humanitarian themes, allowing her to express both her artistic sensibility and her social consciousness.
🔸️During the COVID-19 pandemic, Althea was exclusively contracted to perform at the prestigious 'Qasr Al Sarab' Desert Resort by Anantara in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where she entertained an elite international clientele, including VIP guests and global celebrities.

Yana Holka (Ukraine)

Yana Holka is the Winner of the ‘Master Bellydazzler 2026’ category and this year she gets to be amongst the Bellydazzle Master Teachers’ panel!!!
🔸️Yana Holka is a professional Oriental dancer and dedicated dance teacher from Ukraine, with over 15 years of experience in the art of Oriental dance. She holds a degree in Dance Pedagogy and Choreography and has built an impressive international career as both a performer and competitor, earning numerous awards in Greece, Spain, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal, and Ukraine.
🔸️For the past five years, Yana has passionately devoted herself to teaching and inspiring dancers of all levels. Through her knowledge, experience, and love for dance, she helps her students refine their technique, build confidence, discover their individual style, and develop a powerful and captivating stage presence.

Passes

Explore Our Passes

Early bird pass
Valid for registrations until November 30. Includes all workshops for Saturday & Sunday
Full Pass
Includes all workshops for Saturday & Sunday + One competition category free (not Live Tabla, Professional or "Master Bellydazzler")
Saturday Pass
Includes all workshops for Saturday
Sunday Pass
Includes all workshops for Sunday
Single Workshop Pass
LIVE TABLA WORKSHOP PASS
Drum solo workshop with LIVE tabla by Chronis Taxidis!

 

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Bellydazzle Competition

Rules: 2027 Bellydazzle competition

Solo Categories

  • New✨️ Folklore Kids Category (11-15y.o., music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • New✨️ Folklore Amateurs Category (16+ y.o., music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • New✨️ Folklore Semi-Pro Category (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • LIVE Improvisation Tabla with Chronis on stage (1:45')    -     40€
  • Golden Era Queen (Open Level/Crown)(music up to 3')    -     25€
  • Master BellyDazzler (music up to 3')     -     45€
  • Raqs Sharki Professional (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Folklore Professional (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Baladi/Shaaby Professional (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Fusion Professional (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Semi Pro Oriental (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Semi Pro Fusion (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Drum Solo Queen (Open Level music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Adults Amateurs (music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • Youth Category (16-18 y.o, music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • Junior Category (12-15 y.o, music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • Juvenile Category (7-11 y.o, music up to 2')     -     25€
  • Baby Category (4-6 y.o, music up to 2')     -     25€

ATTENTION: The Winner of the "Master BellyDazzler" Category will be one of the Master Teachers for our next BellyDazzle edition!!!

Duet & Group Categories

  • Adults Duet (music up to 3')     -     25€
  • Youth Duet (music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • Junior Duet (music up to 2.5')     -     25€
  • Adults Group (music up to 3')     -     15€ per person
  • Youth Group (music up to 2.5')     -     15€ per person
  • Junior Group (music up to 2.5')     -     15€ per person
  • Juvenile Group (music up to 2')     -     15€ per person

Rules of Participation

  • Each category must have at least 3 participants, otherwise the category will be merged with another category.
  • Golden Era Queen
    Inspired by 1940s–'60s Egyptian cinema, this category showcases the elegance of Golden Era Legends and vintage style (with bedlah and beaded dresses). Focus is on musicality, theatricality, and old cinema charm. Costumes should blend glamorous modesty with flowing skirts, chiffon veils, and era-inspired accessories.
  • Live Tabla Improvisation
    Each contestant is performing individually with Chronis on stage for 1:45’ (final round)
  • Necessary condition for a dancer to participate to the competition, is to attend at least one single workshop. Children up to 11 years old are not required to purchase any workshop in order to participate in the competition categories.
  • Contestants have the right to compete in a higher level category but not in different levels at the same time.
  • Groups must have at least 3 persons.
  • In "Master BellyDazzler" Category participants must choreograph themselves. Styles allowed: Mezance, Classical Oriental, Lyrical.
  • In the other Professional Categories, the participants must be teachers or dancers who perform as a job, not just advanced level students.
  • A contestant who is taking part in Professional Categories has the right to additionally choose to compete in the “Master BellyDazzler” Category as long as they choreograph themselves in this specific case.
  • Styles allowed in Raqs Sharki Professional Category: Mezance or Classical Oriental (Veil and Isis Wings are allowed).
  • Styles allowed in all Folklore Categories: Saidi/Ghawazee, Mowashah, Melaya, Nubian, Fellahi, Iraqi, Dabke, Persian, Haggalah (with the appropriate costumes for each).
  • Styles allowed in Fusion Professional Category: Lyrical, Fantasy, Flamenco Oriental, Tango Oriental, Latin Oriental, Contemporary Oriental (all props are accepted).
  • In Baladi/Shaaby Professional Category participants must wear the appropriate dress or galabeya for performing. The use of jeans trousers as a Shaaby costume is NOT permitted.

Judging Criteria for Solo (Excellent = 50)

  • TECHNIQUE: 10 (appropriate style, technique quality, lines, dynamics)
  • PERFORMANCE: 10 (emotion, expression, costume, hair & makeup, entrance & exit)
  • MUSICALITY & RHYTHM: 10 (appropriate music, rhythmic response, music values, variety)
  • SYNCHRONIZATION & SKILLS: 10 (scale of difficulty, use of space)
  • CHOREOGRAPHY: 10 (differentiation, innovation, formations, movements, variety, storyline/theme/idea/concept)

Judging Criteria for Duets/Groups (Excellent = 50)

  • TECHNIQUE: 10 (appropriate style, technique quality, lines, dynamics)
  • PERFORMANCE: 10 (emotion, expression, costume, hair & makeup, entrance & exit)
  • MUSICALITY & RHYTHM: 10 (appropriate music, rhythmic response, music values, variety)
  • SYNCHRONIZATION & SKILLS: 10 (synchronization, scale of difficulty, use of space)
  • CHOREOGRAPHY: 10 (differentiation, innovation, formations, movements, variety, storyline/theme/idea/concept)

Bellydazzle Workshops 2027

 

The Schedule for the 2027 Bellydazzle workshops will be announced soon

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