Houston Oriental Dance Festival and Competition - 2013www.houstonorientaldance.eventbrite.comCome and be a part of Houston's premeire Oriental dance festival and immerse yourself in dance and culture with the Queens of Oriental dance: Jihan Jamal and ValerickDon't miss out on two days of workshops, star studded Gala Show, and the Star of the Nile competition.Workshop Schedule:Saturday April 27thOmni Salsa Studio - (behind Cafe Mazaj)5615 Richmond Ave. #150Houston, TXRegistration 10-10:30am10:30-12:00Authentic Melaya Leff Technique & Combos with Jihan Jamal12:15-1:00pm Lunch and Learn with Jihan Jamal1:00pm-2:30pm - Majestic Wings with Valerick2:30-5pm - Master class with Jihan Jamal: Baladi with Zills, Oriental Technique & Comboswww.houstonorientaldance.eventbrite.comSunday April 28th 11:30-2:30pm Sizzling Drum Solo with ValerickAll Sales Final... No Refunds or exchanges!!  Gala Showfeaturing Jihan Jamal and Valerickas well as a star studded line upat Venue at W.34th Street Theatre2317 W. 34th St.Houston, TXDoors open 7:30pmShow begins 8pm 2013 Oriental Dance Superstar Competition www.houstonorientaldance.eventbrite.com Sunday April 28thCafe Byblos- 6134 Richmond Avenue  Houston, TX 77057Competition begins: 5pm$5 admission @ door - Cash onlyCompetition rules and information: Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.All competitors must be registered for at least one workshop (lunch and learn not included)Maximum limit 15 performers. Music time limit 5-6 minutes All performances must be Oriental or Raqs Sharqi, no tribal or fusion performances.  Drum solo and Folklore portions of performances may not exceed 50% of performance.Those who register and pay the The Competition entry registration fee, will automatically recieve the form via email. Prizes:1st: $200, Featured Instructor 4th Annual Houston Oriental Dance Festival (2 hr class) & prize bag2nd: $150, 2 class pass 4th Annual Houston Oriental Dance Festival, prize bag3rd: $100, 1 class pass 4th Annual Houston Oriental Dance Festival, prize bagFor a complete list of rules, information, or registration/waiver form for the COMPETITION email sarkis_simon@hotmail.com www.houstonorientaldance.eventbrite.com Hotel AccomadationsDays Inn Galleria3333 Fountain View DrHouston, TX 77057Mention that you are with "Houston Oriental Dance Festival" for the discounted rate of $69.99 + tax (2 Queen Beds  w/  free continental breakfast,  Wi-Fi, refrigerator & coffee maker) Distance from Event Locations (based on Hotel Location)~ 0.54 miles from Omni Salsa Dance Studio~ 8 miles from Gala Show Venue: The Venue on W. 34th Street~ 0.36 miles from Cafe Byblos - Competition Venue Taxi Fare from Airports to Hotelfrom Houston Hobby Airport ~ $52.00from Houston Intercontinental Airport ~$62.00