Direct from Egypt megastar Raqia Hassan & superstar Aziza of Cairo. Plus Samia of China and Lebanese Simon are presented in the 2nd edition of this annual festival. À la carte class registration, day passes, and VIP packages are available now. Soloist and Troupe Competition Categories! Extravagent prizes!!! More details and registration is at: [hidden] LIKE the Heart Of America Belly Dance page to get updates about the festival as well as belly dance info and entertainment. Sign up for a payment plan at [hidden] EARLY BIRD SALE! VIP Package Price $429 Offer Valid Thru April 15, 2016 After April 15th, VIP Packages will be $469 VIP Package includes: - All workshop classes – Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, 11 classes - Saturday Red Carpet Reception, Dinner & Cultural Music and Dance Show - Sunday Closing Gala Belly Dance Show featuring professional dancers - HOA 2016 Festival Swag Bag If purchased separatly, VIP Package would cost over $1,105.00 Schedule: Friday June 24, 2016 9:00am Welcome - Doors open 9:30am - 12:30 Raqia Egyptian Technique 3 hours 12:30 - 1pm Break 1pm - 3pm Aziza Egyptian Baladi 2 hours 3pm - 5pm Sammia Egyptian Sha'abi 2 hours 5pm - 6pm Nathalie Classic Song 1 hour 8pm Belly Dance Competition Show Saturday June 25 2016 9:30am Welcome - Doors open 10am - 12:30pm Raqia Egyptian Folkloric 2.5 hours 12:30 - 1pm Break 1pm - 3pm Aziza Egyptian Entrance (Mergance) 2 hours 3pm - 5pm Lebanese Simon Oriental Pop 2 hours 7:00pm Red Carpet Party & Gala Dinner 8:00pm Competition Finals 8:30pm Cultural Dance Show Sunday June 26, 2016 9:30am Welcome - Doors open 10am - 12:30pm Raqia Egyptian Oriental Dance 2.5 hours 12:30 - 1pm Break 1pm - 3pm Aziza Egyptian Earthquake Shimmies 2 hours 3pm - 5pm Lebanese Simon Dabke 2 hours 5pm - 6pm Sammia Drum Solo 1 hour 8pm Closing Gala Hotel: Book early, several events happening that weekend. La Quinta Group rate of $90 (limited number of rooms) expires on June 2, 2016 10610 Marty Street | Overland Park, KS 66212 Tel +1 [hidden] Chase Suites 6300 W 110th Street Overland Park, KS 66211 Tel +1 [hidden] HOA Belly Dance Group Rate expires on May 23, 2016. All rooms are suites with full kitchens; includes wifi and free Breakfast. Studio: Queen Bed, Queen Sofa Sleeper 1 Bathroom Rate: $94.00 + tax. Two Bedrooms: Two King Beds, Queen Sofa Sleeper, two Bathrooms Rate: $124.00 + tax. Many other hotels are close by. Get more travel and hotel info at [hidden] Contact Theresa Maze if you have any questions via facebook, email [hidden] or phone [hidden] Register and get more details are at the Heart of America Website: [hidden] More Info below.