GENERAL EVENT INFO:

May 17-18, 2008

Barry Robinson Theater and Fine Arts Center
4552 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
www.brtfac.org

Schedule of Events

Subject to change

Saturday, May 17, 2008

10:00 a.m. Doors open
11:00 Rising Star competition
12:15 Troupe competition
Break for lunch on your own
2:15 Headliner competition
4:00 Awards ceremony
7:00 Evening celebration

Sunday, May 18, 2008

10:00 a.m. Doors open
11:00 Fantasy Artist competition
Break for lunch on your own
1:30 Grand Champion competition
3:30 Awards ceremony

How do I get tickets to watch the competitions?
Tickets for spectators are available at the door for $15, or you can buy online by going to this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/87678248. A service fee will be added for online purchases. If you are registered to compete, you do not have to pay to watch the competitions on the same day you’re competing. However, competitors need to pay to watch the dancers on your non-competition day.

How do I get to the 2008 Classic?
If you are flying, you will come into the Norfolk airport.
If you are driving, you will take 264 East into Virginia Beach. Get off at exit 17A, the Independence Blvd. exit. Bear right towards signs for Baxter Road. Take a right on Baxter Rd. Go approximately 1 mile and a half and take a left on Princess Anne Rd. The Barry Robinson Theater is down the street on your left, attached to Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School.

Where should I stay for the 2008 Classic?
I used a retailmenot coupon with online booking for 20% off at this hotel (link shown below). Yes, the coupon works! Yes, I walked into a guest room and it was very clean. It's very close to our venue and my rate was approximately $64.00 for 2 adults in a non-smoking room with two queen beds. (I previously tried booking in person and on the phone and was quoted at least $15.00 more per room.) I do not think you will find a nicer room for a better price. I am not sure what will happen if you try to book over the phone. There is no need to mention the Classic because this is NOT a group rate.

RED ROOF INN -- VIRGINIA BEACH
196 BALLARD COURT
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
Book online: http://www.redroof.com/reservations/index.asp
20% off coupon available here: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/redroof.com
For your reference upon arrival, these are the numbers for the hotel:
Phone: 757-490-0225
Fax: 757-490-8220

Who are the vendors for the 2008 Classic?
Angeletta of www.angeletta.com, Arundel Armory (chainmaille jewelry), The Bellydance Shop of North Carolina www.thebellydanceshop.com, Eye Kandy, Michelle Joyce of California www.arabicdance.net and more. Please visit their websites ahead of time and prepare for a wonderful buying experience! Our vendors make this event work, so please patronize them!

Room & Ride Share
There are many people who would like to share a room or ride with another person. If you would like to hook up with another contestant or spectator for this purpose, e-mail Zuleika at zuleika@zbellydance.com and she will help to make this happen if you contact her before May 3, 2008.