This weekend will feature a world market and entertainment from around the globe. Also all individuals and dance troupes are invited to the State Belly Dance Championship. If you don’t feel like competing, you can take a dance lesson or show off your steampunk attire.
Sept. 12th & 13th
Every Weekend
Race for the Rattle
Parents, rally your crawlers! In this adorable race babies crawl to the finish line in hopes of winning an exciting prize for the whole family. Participants also receive a FREE T-Shirt!
TIME:2:00pm
LOCATION:Upson Down Stage
Sept. 12th & 13th • Wonders of the World
Dr. Who Costume Contest
Calling all Dr. Who fanatics! Show up this weekend as your favorite character for a chance to win great prizes!
There is no entry form for this competition. To enter the competition, show up at this time and location to present yourself to our judges to be entered.
TIME:4:30pm
LOCATION:Igor's Roost Stage
Sept. 12th & 13th • Wonders of the World
Steampunk Costume Contest
There is no entry form for this competition. To enter the competition, show up at this time and location to present yourself to our judges to be entered.
TIME:3:00pm
LOCATION:Igor's Roost Stage
Sept. 12th & 13th • Wonders of the World
Belly Dance Championships
SPONSORED BY BRENDA’S BELLY DANCE
We prefer you email your music to the following address: bellydance@michrenfest.com. If your music is not 2 minutes it will be cut down to that time mark.
You may also provide your own music, no more than 2 minutes! Copy your ONE song onto a CD, and print your name or the name of your troupe on the CD with a Sharpie. Submit music at registration table at the Wyldewood stage by 1:00 pm on competition date.
Dancers MUST:
- Wear shoes
- Dress appropriately
- Perform 2 minute Belly Dance
BELLY DANCE JUDGES CRITERION:
TECHNIQUE
Hip articulation, isolations, footwork and traveling
Fluidity and grace of torso and arms
MUSICALITY
Dancer demonstrates movement, tempo and emotion that visually represents choice of music
SKILL
Entrance and exit in character
Stage presence–ability to project personality
TIME:1:45pm
LOCATION:Wyldewood Stage
Sept. 12th & 13th • Wonders of the World
Deaf Awareness Weekend
All stages will be marked with signs to indicate ASL interpreters locations.
TIME:All Day
LOCATION:Various Locations on Site