Bring Your Dabka Talents to Chicago Dear Email, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) invites talents from all over the country to participate in our first-ever National Dabka Competition during Palestine Convention 2023 this Thanksgiving weekend in Chicago, IL. The competition will be split into two age groups: - Group A – Children Dabka:
- Under 13 years old
- Boys & girls together if under 10 years old
- Separate gender groups if over 10 years old
- Group B – Youth & Adults Dabka:
Here's how to register for the competition: - Fill out the registration form here
- Submit a video sample of your band’s dabka for review and approval
- Submit the song lyrics you will play for review and approval
- The competition committee will reach out to approved bands with further details
- Enrollment in the competition will end on Nov. 1st, 2023
Each age group will have 3 winning bands: - First Place: $3,000
- Second Place: $1,500
- Third Place: $500
- All 3 winning groups will get a special trophy
In addition, ALL participating dabka bands will get FREE tickets to Palestine Convention, including: - Free convention registration for all band members and coaches (up to 2 coaches)
- Each band will be given a small meeting room to practice
- One complimentary hotel room for 2 nights for the coaches
- Each band member and coach will be given a discounted registration code (50% off) for up to 2 family members
- The winning band coach will get a $200 cash gift
Bring your talents to Chicago and get a chance to showcase your love for Palestinian culture and WIN big prizes at the largest gathering for Palestine in the US. Learn more about the rules here and register your band today! |
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Sincerely, Dabka Competition Committee Palestine Convention 2023 |
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American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging & educating Americans on Palestinian rights and the Israeli occupation. AMP is a premier national organization in the Palestine solidarity movement. |
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