Bellydancers USA co-producer Cassandra Rose talks judges through the rules before enthusiasts perform at the 2024 Bellydancers USA competition at the Grand Theatre, Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Ahjumma performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Melissa performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Melissa performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Melissa performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Anna performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Anna performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Nia Heshima performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA Competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Merlin performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancer Merlin performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Zaydie Liss performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Zaydie Liss performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Zaydie Liss performs during the Hobbyist division of the 2024 Belly Dancer USA Competition at the Grand Theatre on Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Salem, Oregon.
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Belly dancers pose for a photo after competition in the hobbyist division at the 2024 Belly Dancer USA Convention held at the Grand Theatre in Salem, Oregon, Saturday, June 15, 2024.
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