2008 Emerald Rain Bellydance Competition Schedule Friday March 7, 2008 Noon ~ Doors will be open to vendors to set up. 7:00pm ~ There will be a "Meet & Greet" style party for everyone to get together and mingle. The dance floor will be open for those who wish to perform for us or just general open dancing. 10:00pm ~ Doors will close to allow the staff to get a much needed nights rest. Saturday March 8, 2008 11:00 am ~ Doors open to public. 12:00am ~ Blessing of stage and start of competition. 12:30 ~Minors Guest Dancer 1:30 ~ Hestia (Beginners) Guest Dancers 2:30 ~ Athena (Pro-Student) Guest Dancers Awards 4:30 ~ 6:30 Dinner Break 7:30 ~ Majors Guest Dancers 8:30 ~ Persephone (Alternative) Awards Sunday March 9, 2008 11:00am ~ Doors open to public. 12:00pm ~ Start of competition 1:00 ~ Alternative Duets Guest Dancers 2:00 ~ Sirens (Duets) Guest Dancers 3:00 ~ Gypsy/Tribal Soloist Guest Dancers 4:00 ~ Aphrodite (Professional)