This competition category is open to everyone, not just Full Pass holders. Group members do not need to have Full Passes.

GROUPS / DUOS – two or more dancers (up to 20!).
Remember: one participant is not allowed to take part in the competition twice in the same group category.
For example: Jane Smith cannot be a member of 2 different groups in the “Groups Raks Sharki” category.
Notice: there is only one level in this category – OPEN.

FOLKLORE – Egyptian and non-Egyptian folklores: Saidi, traditional Baladi, Shaabi, Eskandarani, Bambuti, Siwa, nubian, ghawazee, haggala, fellahi, Tanoura, Moroccan chobi, Tunisian, Algerian, Dabke, Iraqi, khaleegy, Bandari, persian, turkish Roma, etc. Please wear a costume referring to the style. Acceptable folklore props: Assaya, Melaya, tambourine, scarves, stage daggers (not sharp) etc. 

Time limit: 3 minutes.

Competition will take place on Saturday, 12th of September 2026 on the Main Stage of Nowa Huta Cultural Centre.
Approximate start time: TBA
Jury: Master Teacher(s) + TBA.
Size of the stage: 23m x 15m

Before the registration please read carefully RULES for competition participants.