Dancing Queen

Hips don’t lie, and neither do the judges at the Arab American Association’s USA Belly Dance Queen Competition. Sponsored by Arab TV1, this live competition features all levels of performers from novice to professional. The belly dancers hail from all parts of the world, including the U.S., Mexico, and Argentina...

By Katie Johnson

January 30, 2014

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Hips don’t lie, and neither do the judges at the Arab American Association’s USA Belly Dance Queen Competition. Sponsored by Arab TV1, this live competition features all levels of performers from novice to professional. The belly dancers hail from all parts of the world, including the U.S., Mexico, and Argentina.

This high energy competition is geared to entertain and educate audience members on traditional Middle Eastern art forms. The USA Belly Dance Queen Competition comes to Ovations Live! Showroom Saturday, February 1, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard in Chandler. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7. Tickets range from $30 to $60 in advance, and cost an additional $10 if purchased on the day of the show. For more information, visit www.wingilariver.com or call the box office at 877-840-0457.

Sat., Feb. 1, 6 p.m., 2014

Katie Johnson

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