America's Top Bellydancer Contests - Page 2

karena · 06-17-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by da Sage

Ah.....they need to hire a proofreader.

Crikey you're not kidding! And a graphic designer wouldn't go a miss to

Is it real? I tend to be very suspicious when there is little attention to detail, it smacks of something odd. But doesn't the USA have a huge number of TV channels, so I guess some maybe have tiny budgets so no money for proofreaders and graphic designers?

da Sage · 06-17-2009, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by karena

Crikey you're not kidding! And a graphic designer wouldn't go a miss to

Is it real? I tend to be very suspicious when there is little attention to detail, it smacks of something odd. But doesn't the USA have a huge number of TV channels, so I guess some maybe have tiny budgets so no money for proofreaders and graphic designers?

I worked on a syndicated radio show a couple of years ago. Budget is always an issue, but a quality, informative website is very important for driving "buzz" these days. We received many complaints about the website being bad, because it was not updated regularly or well. If the website had been better, it would have helped the show's momentum. Unfortunately, the show failed, and the website was just one factor in why.

Karena, in the USA we have many TV channels; most are cable/satellite (subscription) channels. They all have names, whether broadcast or subscription (ABC, TNT, Oxygen). The fact that no specific TV channel is mentioned makes me think that the show is independently produced and is trying to find a buyer channel/station, or it's "cable access only" (these are local-only cable channels that are run by the community...not much funding for these, and only people who subscribe to cable in a small geographical area can see the channel - someone in San Francisco wouldn't see a Los Angeles channel, or vice versa).

Cable-access shows are notorious for being low-budget, low-quality, and really weird. Think "Wayne's World" (a movie from a few years ago). There are very high-quality and informative shows on cable-access, too, but everyone remembers the freak/soapbox ones more.

americastopbellydancer · 06-18-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Azeeza

Oh, this is so much better. I'm sorry if I was being picky.

This is a Middle Eastern dance board and we have rules that it should be Middle Eastern related and when the dancers didn't look like they were wearing Middle Eastern costumes it made me a bit suspicious.

Thanks for changing the photo.

Azeeza

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teela · 06-18-2009, 06:27 PM

I just explored your website and I find very little information. Information like if you are from elsewhere and you send in the photo and the video and are chosen to compete, who pays the airfare, hotel, etc for the person going there. Will the competitors from elsewhere be required to be there for several weeks? Who is the famous musician who is judging? Is there an age limit? How is the winner actually chosen? Will the winner be who ever gets the most first places over the period of several weeks? What?
Who are all the owners of this contest?
I feel there is insufficient information to seriously consider this. The lack of detailed information makes one think this may not be as legitimate as it might be.

da Sage · 06-18-2009, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by teela

I feel there is insufficient information to seriously consider this. The lack of detailed information makes one think this may not be as legitimate as it might be.

Personally, I think it sounds legitimate, but
1) it's not a large-distribution show, at least not yet.
2) there's likely to be money issues with the production, unless they get a large sponsor (either a product or a large-distribution channel/network).
3) this might be more of a reality show than a talent-focused dancing contest.

I think your questions about cost reimbursements and time commitments for participation are good. I'd also encourage potential contestants to read the fine print on any contract or entry form. This could still be a great opportunity for the right dancers, though.

06-18-2009, 06:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
teela Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alaska Posts: 377	I just explored your website and I find very little information. Information like if you are from elsewhere and you send in the photo and the video and are chosen to compete, who pays the airfare, hotel, etc for the person going there. Will the competitors from elsewhere be required to be there for several weeks? Who is the famous musician who is judging? Is there an age limit? How is the winner actually chosen? Will the winner be who ever gets the most first places over the period of several weeks? What? Who are all the owners of this contest? I feel there is insufficient information to seriously consider this. The lack of detailed information makes one think this may not be as legitimate as it might be.