Hi there everyone!
I'm thinking about taking my troupe out to a competition either late this year or sometime next year. I've been wandering around Google trying to get an idea of which one is the best . . . and I'm not having any luck, so now to solicit your collective advice!
Things I'm considering:
I'm not concerned about going somewhere close - we're up for travel.
Should have good categories - must include professional soloist and troupe divisions.
Attendance - the more people there, the better! Good, well-known titles are nice too - always good for advertising.
I'd like to go to one of the bigger ones, but I'm not sure if the more well known ones are bigger because they are better, or just because they are older.
Judges should be well rounded, and the scoring should make sense/be fair.
Prizes! We like trophies and tiaras. ^_^ But that's lowest on the list.

I'm leaning towards Bellydancer of The Universe or Belly Dance Nationals. But I'm also considering Arabesque Bellydance Competition and Wiggles of The West.

Any information you have would be excellent. I'd mostly like to hear from those who have attended competitions and can recommend them based on experience, but any input you have would be appreciated. ^_^
Thanks in advance!