The Belly Dance Guild

Guild Members who are planning to perform in troupes - NOW is the time to get together with your performers and decide on what time(s) you prefer, so that on Monday morning (June 8th) you're ready to sign up! Remember that first week of sign-ups is only for Guild Members - but you can become a Member today!

All information on Gilded Raqs is being posted at thebellydanceguild.com/gilded-raqs - check the page frequently for updates!

Gilded Raqs 2026 is September 12-13 in San Jose, CA

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The place to be in the last weekend of June is Carnival of Stars. This unique festival combines belly dancing, cosplay, and speculative fiction, all organized by Guild Member Pepper Alexandria!

Over 30 dance acts each day, a cosplay costume contest, live music, unique vendors, a bar with wine, beer and champagne, snacks, and a fun community of dancers and fans!

Enjoy all the fun June 27-28 in Hayward, CA.

Find out more information at pepperalexandriascarnival.com and at

Vendors, the Gilded Raqs teachers have been announced, and dancers are ready to sign up to learn and to perform - and in between they'll want to do some SHOPPING! You can sign up now to have YOUR goodies on display!

Apply to be a Gilded Raqs Vendor today, at https://thebellydanceguild.com/gilded-raqs-26-vendor

Gilded Raqs is in San Jose, CA on September 12-13. We have two high-traffic indoor vendor marketplaces with enthusiastic shoppers over two days, and we will enthusiastically promote your business on our social media as well!

The moment you've been waiting for!

Guild Members can sign up to perform at Gilded Raqs Belly Dance Festival in San Jose, September 12-13, starting next Monday, June 8. We will have openings for specific days and time periods for you to choose from. Performers get discounted admission for the day they perform.

Non-members, you can sign up for any remaining spots on June 15. Of course, you can become a Member today for those earlier opportunities and a more-discounted admission fee!

Information about Gilded Raqs, performance details and (starting June 8th) registation are available at https://thebellydanceguild.com/gilded-raqs

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