Competitions
All recorded music should be on an otherwise empty USB/flash. The USB with your one piece of music on it will be returned to you. Don’t forget to have a backup copy in case there are problems.
The Professional Competition has two heats. For the heats you are expected to prepare not more than 5 minutes of recorded music, of your choice, that you will perform to.
The winners will be announced, and prizes awarded later the same evening. Finalists will dance to Randa’s orchestra and will be given time for a short rehearsal. All contestants are asked to bring a list of 5 well-known Egyptian songs that they are very familiar with. Randa will choose one from each finalist’s list for them to perform to in the final round.
This will be done after the last heat, so please have your lists ready.
The Rising Star Competition will also take place and the winners will be announced, and prizes awarded.
The Folklore Competition will also take place and the winners will be announced, and prizes awarded.
Professional Competition
Open to anyone aged 17 years and up
Choreography up to 5 minutes [recorded music] for the two heats
Performing to orchestra in the final.
Prizes:
First Place:
Raqs of Course gold crown
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Festival package for Raqs of Course 2027 and gala performance
Package for Tito Seif Master Intensive October 2026
Full FID workshop package 2027 Seoul,South Korea.
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Second Place:
Raqs of Course gold necklace
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Silver workshop package for Raqs of Course 2027
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Third Place:
Raqs of Course gold bracelet
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Bronze workshop package for Raqs of Course 2027
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Rising Star Competition
Open to anyone aged 12 and over with very little or no professional experience
Choreography up to 5 minutes [recorded music]
Prizes:
First Place:
Raqs of Course silver crown
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Festival package for Raqs of Course 2027
Package for Jewel of the Nile festival August 2026
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Second Place:
Silver Workshop Package Raqs of Course 2027
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Third place:
Bronze Workshop Package Raqs of Course 2027
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Folklore Competition
Open to anyone wishing to perform Egyptian folklore
Prizes:
First Place:
Raqs of Course silver crown
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Festival package for Raqs of Course 2027
Package for Shobash Fest in Dubai 2027
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Second Place:
Silver Workshop Package Raqs of Course 2027
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Certificate of recognition
Costume
Third place:
Bronze Workshop Package Raqs of Course 2027
Raqs of Course sash 2026
Certificate of recognition
Costume