[Ansteorra-announce] Middle Eastern Dance Contest THIS SATURDAY!!!!

[Donita Len Schubert]

Unto the Great Populace of Ansteorra does Lady Toryn Seven-Stitches send 
greetings,

By my crude calendar skills, I calculate that there remains but a handful 
of days and nights to pass until the Middle Eastern Dance Championship 
will be held at the great Barony of Elfsea's annual Defender tournament. 
Thank you to all who have volunteered to help, judge, set up, preform, 
make music, feed, illuminate, given largess, and make this contest happen. 
 This certainly is a labor of love and looks like it is shaping up to be a 
really fun night full of great dancing and music.  To all of you that have 
volunteered largess, thank you!!!  All is needed and I will be onsite at 
Camp Arkham Friday and at the stage area on Saturday accepting your 
kindness. 

I have received a few questions about the contest, I hope to answer a few 
here: 

Example question #1:  "What kind of documentation do I need to provide?" 
If you can provide documentation on what you are wearing, music, steps, 
props, jewelry, that will help the judges understand your performance and 
appreciate the work that has gone into it, please provide it. 
Documentation is a category on the judging form.

Example question #2:  "Do I need to submit a letter of intent if I want to 
compete?"  No.  I am making an attempt to estimate the number of 
competitors for prizes and refreshments, this was the only reason for the 
request of a 'heads-up'.

Example question #3:  "How many copies of my documentation do I need to 
bring?"  At least 3.  A few extra would be really nice if you can swing 
it.

Example question #4:  "What if it rains?"  The weather report looks good 
at this point, but if we have rain, the stage area will be moved to the 
large covered area (where the tourney was held at AAA).  This offers us 
flat, covered area and will work just fine.  If all goes well, we will be 
set up just south of the list field on the grass.

Example question #5:  "What if I haven't made up my mind?  What if I just 
show up, can I compete?"  Without a doubt, all are welcome.  My only 
request is that you make yourself know to me by the 4:30 pm meeting at the 
stage area.  That is when we will be making the dance performance order.

Example question #6:  "When is the contest?" Saturday night, after court 
south of the list field on the stage.

Example question #7:  "I am a musician where do I need to be and when?" 
Beginning Friday afternoon, there will be an area for you to set up your 
instruments.  Please bring your own chairs.  Refreshments are being 
provided for you and thank you!!!

Example question #8:  "I don't want to compete, but I want to dance, can 
I?"  Yes!!!  please be at the 4:30 meeting and let me know.  The judges 
will give you comment forms, if you like and you will gain valuable 
experience.  After the contest, all are welcome to dance at the hafla and 
celebrate MED!!!

The winner of this year's contest will be SHOWERED with largess, the like 
I have never seen before.  The passdown items are astonishing and the 
generosity of my sisters in dance is just overwhelming.  An original 
scroll has been created for you.   Jewelry, fabric, costume items, books, 
pretties, and much more have been gathered from the corners of the kingdom 
for you.  I look forward to seeing you all this Saturday!!!

With all my love,
Toryn