“Gift of the Nile” will bring the beauty of belly dance to the broader public, and I’m excited to invite you to the soloist audition process!

Here is the general timeline of the audition process.  I am still waiting to hear back from the venues, but I didn’t want to keep you waiting because I know we’re all busy and our calendars get full.    If you miss any of the deadlines without informing me and making alternative plans with my sign-off, your spot in the auditions will unfortunately be relinquished.

Once you choose your specific audition dates, please inform me so that I can prepare.

Step 1:  August Initial Audition

• Due anytime on or before 8/9.

  • You can audition during any class I teach at Alegria (Mondays 7pm and 8pm, Tuesdays 7pm, 2nd Sundays 2-4pm, 4th Saturdays 6-8pm):  stephaniebellydance.com/calendar.

    • If you have never before taken a class at Alegria, you will first need to fill out the registration form (either paper or online).

  • The goal is to perform your solo in front of other people + me, hence auditions during class.

Step 2:  September Final Audition

• Due anytime on or before 9/9.

• Tentative:  I am currently waiting to hear back from a wonderful venue for the September Final Audition + Student Showcase.  Assuming it goes forward as planned, you will be highly encouraged to audition on 9/6 (doors open 5:30pm) at El Morocco in Pleasant Hill.  This is a beautiful restaurant that harkens to yesteryear (very few still exist today), and is usually inaccessible to us.  So it is a rare opportunity and, as I think you’ll find, a memorable one!

  • You will be welcome to invite your friends and family so that they can watch you dance in a gorgeous themed restaurant and enjoy a delicious dinner (part of the proceeds will serve as our fundraising).

  • Dinner reservations will be required because the restaurant is not very large.  You’ll need to tell me how many people will be eating dinner, and include yourself if you will be sitting.  I’m still waiting to hear back from the restaurant, but the estimated cost (food and fundraising) is $50-60 for each person in attendance.  Attendees will not only get an authentic culinary experience, but also enjoy professional belly dancing in addition to cheering on our student performers.

  • Student performers will not need to pay if not eating at El Morocco.

  • If El Morocco doesn’t work out, I’ll figure something else out for us – so don’t worry.  :)

• If you cannot audition on 9/6 (or its replacement if El Morocco falls through), you must tell me in advance.  You will then be responsible for finding an opportunity for you to perform in front of a group that must include strangers (not just your friends and family).  Obviously, it will also have to align with my schedule because I need to be there!

Step 3:  Theater Week

• Please block off 11/1-11/8 for rehearsals and shows at the Denair Gaslight Theater.  The rehearsal timings are tentative, but we’re definitely going to have them.  These include:

  • Blocking on stage:  I’d like to have our regular class at the Gaslight on Monday 11/2 and Tuesday 11/3 so that we familiarize ourselves with the space; I’ll try to get more time if I can.  Of course, I’m beholden to the theater’s availability.

  • Dress & Tech rehearsal:  probably 11/5 and/or 11/6.

  SHOW TIMES

  • 11/7 show:  set aside time for a final rehearsal in the morning (maybe 10am-1pm).  Plan to be at the theater 4-9:30pm for the 6-8pm show.

  • 11/8 show, if we sell out 11/7:  please block off now because we won’t know the situation until much closer.  Plan to be at the theater 1-6:30pm for the 3-5pm show.

  • Please plan to stay and help us clean the theater after the show.  Many hands make light work, and we want to be respectful of the beautiful space that we will be performing in.

• Timings for Theater Week rehearsals might change because I still need to coordinate with the theater.  That said, I wanted to give you a general idea for now so that you can block off your calendar.

Thank you so much for your enthusiasm and talent.  I cannot wait to see you shine and to help you progress in your development as a dancer and as a beautiful human being with so much to share.  Let me know if you have any questions!

Last updated 7/3/26. Changes are likely, due to dependencies on venues.

Please submit the Performer Data form ASAP. Deadline to submit is September 15, but I’d love to see your info as soon as you’re ready to send it in!

We’re working hard on the show’s sequencing (acts in order)! Note that the sequencing will be in flux until explicitly denoted as final at the top of the document.

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All confirmed performers will be required to submit the Performer Data form by September 15.