If it's Memorial Day weekend, it must be the Belly Dancer of the Year in Danville. I couldn't go last year because I was in Asia, but I did design the poster. This afternoon I dragged my weary body over to Contra Costa for the event after a 40 mile ride to Pinhole this morning. My arms were so tired from riding that it was tough for me to hold up the camera, but I managed and got some decent shots.
I've been watching belly dancing rather closely for the last 7 years or so. I'm no expert, but I have a good feeling about what makes a good dancer: choreography, stage presence, costuming, etc., but I'm almost always confused by the results of this contest. Of course, judging is very subjective and the judges are experts, so what the fuck do I know? This year, the best dancer, Ahava (above) took the title, but the runners up placement was just mind boggling. Anyway, congratulations to Ahava for her well deserved victory.
Photos of the finals are up on Flickr.
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