the
Global
BellyDance
Conference
2013

The most amazing time you’ll ever have

August 20-24
Shangri-la Ningbo, China

All-Star Master Teachers.

The Best Master Teachers. All to teach you.

Our master teachers this year come from all over the world and teach all dance styles. From Oriental, American Tribal and Folkloric Belly Dance to the new Goth Fusion you can learn them all or become a master of one. Our master teachers are the biggest superstars in the business and for four days they are here to serve you. Learn More >

  • Fifi Abdou

    Fifi Abdou

    The Queen of Oriental Dance & an icon to millions around the world

    Egypt
  • Yousry Sharif

    The master teacher choreographer who teachers students and stars all over the world

    Egypt
  • Rachel Brice

    Rachel Brice

    The undisputed master of American Tribal Dance, her presence is empowering

    USA
  • Tito Seif

    Tito Seif

    Egypt's top dancer delivers a stage presence that is remembered for life

    Egypt
  • Didem Kinali

    Didem

    The Turkish Queen of Belly Dance will take your breath away

    Turkey
  • Moria Chappell

    Moria Chappell

    The Tribal Fusion Star graces stages exquisite style

    USA
  • Wael Masoour

    Wael Masour

    A passion for teaching and theatrics like none other

    Egypt
  • Sharon Kihara

    Sharon Kihara

    Combines the healing arts with the performance arts

    USA
  • Bozenka

    Bozenka

    Teacher of Shakira, and a dancing star in her own right

    USA
  • Elina-Pechersky

    Elina Pechersky

    A pioneering teacher of healing the body and mind through the art of Belly Dance

    Middle East
  • Alla Kushnir

    Alla Kushnir

    Ukraine's most famous belly dancer, gifted teacher, and celebrity

    Ukraine
  • Jinhee Kim

    Our 2012 Competition Winner was crowned our BDC Queen and will serve as an expert teacher

    South Korea

Exclusive & Personal Workshops

Small group and one-on-one workshops make you the star

Our master teachers this year come from all over the world and teach all dance styles. From Oriental, American Tribal and Folkloric Belly Dance to the new Goth Fusion you can learn them all or become a master of one. Our master teachers are the biggest superstars in the business and for four days they are here to serve you.

Two insanely beautiful gala shows.

Famous director. Best choregrapher. International theater. Superstar dancers.

This year’s opening and closing gala shows will simply amaze. We’ve brought in a famous director, the best belly dance chhoregropher, and rented Ningbo’s gorgeous 1,200 seat Grand Theater. All of our master teachers will perform onstage and will be accomponied by a professional live band. It’s sure to be the best belly dance show on earth. Learn More >

Brand new 5-Star super luxury hotel.

So beautiful you will most likely want to live here.

Nestled on Ningbo’s three converging rivers in the heart of Downtown Ningbo, the newly built 5–Star Shangri-La, voted Best Luxury Hotel of the Year 2011 by Travel Weekly Magazine, makes the perfect home for our Global Belly Dance Convention 2013. The entire convention will make you feel like royalty. After a day with your favorite Master Teachers in exciting workshops, you can enjoy a delectable breakfast, lunch, or dinner in the decadent Yi Café. Tired? Head upstairs to your luxurious spacious room offering vistas of the rivers and Ningbo’s vibrant downtown cityscape. All this included in your ticket. Learn More >

Most prestigious competition.

Be a Star. Elevate yourself to master teacher status.

Enter in one of four catagories. Winners will enter the Star Competition and competete for a large grand prize, which includes a special video clip that we’ll promote throughout our belly dance community. Be invited to become a rising star master teacher in our next convention. We’ll build your name. And of course win a large cash prize. It’s the belly dance competition of the year. Learn More >

And a whole lot more.

So many reasons you can’t miss this event.

  • Create your own private DVD.

    Our video and production team will film through the event and will create a DVD of your experience to share with friends.

  • Personal Service.

    Choose a package that includes a personal butler service and be pampered. They'll manage your schedule and make sure you have whatever you need for an amazing time.

  • Private time with master teachers.

    With our VIP package you'll get exclusive one-on-one workshops with the stars of your choice. And you'll even enjoy exclusive 5-star dinners with the master teachers.