Sparkling stones, swaying fringe,
each costume tells its own unique story —
a special fashion showcase celebrating
the beauty of bellydance costumes ✨

◆ Details

• You will perform in the Fashion Show during the Gala Show on October 10.
• Please prepare approximately 1 minute of choreography plus a 30-second solo part.
• Attendance at the rehearsal on the previous day is required.
• All ages and dance experience levels are welcome!

✨ Performer Benefits

• Receive a video of your performance
• Get a special Polina discount coupon valid during the event period

◆ Application Process

1.  Submit a full-body photo and a YouTube link to your dance video by August 31
2.  After selection by Polina, please complete the participation fee payment of ¥5,000
3.  Once payment is confirmed, choreography videos will be sent to you

◆ Date
　Saturday, October 10, 2026

◆ Venue
　NCB Hall
　3-1-1 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan

　Just a 4-minute walk from Hakata Station with direct underground access!

◆ Categories
　❤ VERONIKA CUP – Professional / Amateur
　❤ Oriental – Professional / Amateur / Beginner
　❤ Folklore
　❤ Fusion & Drum Solo
　❤ Golden  (Age 50+)
　　Oriental / Folklore / Fusion & Drum Solo
　❤ Group 

◆ Entry Fees

　VERONIKA CUP
　Video Screening: ¥5,000 / Early Bird ¥4,000
　Final Round: ¥15,000

　※ Only the VERONIKA CUP includes a video screening round.

　Solo : ¥9,000 / Early Bird ¥8,000
　Group : ¥6,000 / Early Bird ¥5,000
　Viewing  Ticket: ¥4,000 / Early Bird ¥3,000

◆ About the Professional / Amateur / Beginner Divisions
There are no restrictions based on years of dance experience in our competition. Participants are free to choose the division that best matches their own goals and feelings.

Even if you have danced for 10 years, you are welcome to join the Beginner division if this is your first competition or if you personally feel most comfortable starting there. Likewise, dancers with shorter experience may also enter the Amateur or Professional divisions.

◆ Submission Deadline: August 31

　Please send the following:
　① Music file (All categories must be within 3 minutes)
　② Whether your performance starts with music cue or stage pose
　③ Dancer / Group name (with pronunciation if needed)
　④ Profile / Biography
　⑤ Artist photo
　⑥ Name used when registering on LivePocket

◆ Submission Address

👑 What is the VERONIKA CUP? 👑

A special competition category inspired by the format used in prestigious international belly dance competitions.

In just 5 minutes, dancers are challenged to demonstrate a variety of belly dance styles, showcasing their versatility, understanding, and artistic expression.

This category evaluates not only technique, but also your knowledge of cultural context and musical rhythms.

It is a stage where dancers can prove both their skill and their understanding of the art form.

Show us your true potential! ✨

🎥 VERONIKA CUP Video Qualification Round

A video screening will be held prior to the final competition.

The submitted video does not need to be the same performance you plan to present in the final round.

Please submit a video recorded within the past 12 months.

✨ All participants will receive personal feedback from Veronika!

◆ Submission Requirements (Deadline: August 31)

• 1 Oriental performance
• 1 Drum Solo performance

Please combine both performances into a single video and send us the YouTube link.

◆ Video Requirements

• Full body must be visible throughout the performance
• Show videos are accepted
• Total video length must not exceed 5 minutes

◆ Submission Email

　[email protected]

◆Final Round Format:

In the final competition, dancers will perform a routine of up to 5 minutes consisting of:

Oriental + Baladi (or Shaabi) + Drum Solo.