CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
Share Your Knowledge and Join the Al Raqs Conference 2026!
What is the contribution about?
Do you have unique insights, research, or experiences to share within the world of belly dance? The Al Raqs Conference is calling for contributions! Whether you’ve worked on a fascinating project, conducted research, or have expertise to offer, we want to hear from you. Submit your video (max 7 minutes) and join a global conversation.
This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with a wider audience, and be part of an exciting event. Don’t miss out—submit your contribution by 10th January 2026.
What topic can you submit?
We accept any contribution that fits within one of the following categories:
- History & research
- Culture & Heritage
- Growth & Resilience
- Teaching & Training
- Marketing & Business
Your contribution should discuss a topic related to one of the categories; it can be your own experience, your own research, a project you have worked on and got interesting results, something you have studied, or something related to your expertise.
We do not accept contributions that are promoting/advertising your business. We take a right not to publish contributions that aim to attract new customers (such as advertisements for classes, workshops, or festivals).
Important! Only registered participants can submit their contribution.
What format is accepted?
The accepted format is a video (mp4, avi, wmv, MOV) of a maximum length of 7 minutes and size of max 300 Mb.
It might seem that 7 minutes is not enough. Still, as scientific conferences prove daily, 7 minutes is short enough to keep your audience focused, especially if they go through many contributions, and long enough to say and explain your core message.
What style of presentation do we recommend?
We recommend three styles of presentation:
- Video recording – camera recording of you speaking, no slides
- Multipresentation – ideally recorded through Zoom, Prezi, or any other platform that will show your slides and your face.
- Slides only – if you don’t want to show your face, you can submit a video of your slides with a voice cover.
Tips for a successful contribution
Please remember, the presentation is not about you but your work or your experience. So, please, do not start the presentation by naming in how many countries you performed and with who you studied. Don’t waste your time on that because you will have the possibility to upload your short bio and contact information. Therefore, anyone intrigued by your video can read about you and contact you. Instead, focus on the unique topic and your own experience you want to share.
Do you want some other tips for a successful presentation? See the video on the right.
How can conference participants see your contribution?
All video contributions will be published on the conference’s website and will be free to watch for anyone (even those who don’t register for the conference), so your message can reach a large audience. We will publish the videos a day before the start of the conference, and we will regularly invite the conference participants to go and check the contributions. We will keep the video on the until next conference and then in archive page.
DEADLINE 10th January 2025
Contributions from conference participants of 2025
The myth of Salome
Brief historical review through the construction of the myth of Salome and its evolution from its first appearance in the Bible to the 20th century, as well as its association with the “dance of the seven veils”.
About Chrystelle Ferrara
Chrystelle Ferrara Viforcos is a spanish oriental dancer and choreographer, specialized in the Golden Era years and a lover of the history of Raqs Sharqi. Thanks to her studies in Art History and her work in cinema, she has deepened her knowledge in the relationship of Orientalism with bellydance and also the history of dance in Egypt through its cinematography.
Unveiling the Magic: Emotional Connection and Timeless Expression in (Oriental) Dance Performances
Discover how dance bridges emotions and time, creating profound connections between performer and audience through energy, mirror neurons, and the art of emotional sustainability.
Daya Dance
Daya is an accomplished dancer, Mindful Movement Coach, teacher, and founder of the "Shimmy Fest" from Germany. Her Experimental Oriental Dance blends traditional and contemporary styles, creating an interplay of strength, surrender, love, and separation. With training from international masters and studies in Pedagogy, Theater Pedagogy, and Dance Therapy, she has captivated audiences since 2010. Daya’s passion lies in sharing the transformative power of dance, forging emotional connections, and inspiring creativity through her performances, classes, and coaching.
SUBMISSION FORM
Submit until 10th January 2026.