Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

VKBA presents: BALL-OOZA 2024 Kiki Ball + VKBA Potluck 

At The Dance Centre 

With support by VVJ, HiM Clinic, Vancouver Coastal Health, and Lululemon 

DEC 14, 2024 

All I want for Christmas... is to SNAG A TROPHY! We are pleased to bring BACK 2017’s BALL-OOZA for even more festive fun, in case you weren’t there the first time around. This time, we’re kicking off with OTY approved categories and revamped effect breakdowns. You don’t want to miss THIS family gathering, cause it’s beginning to look a LOT like Christmas.

The VKBA is pleased to be hosting this event with the support of Van Vogue Jam, Lululemon, HiM Clinic, Vancouver Coastal Health, and The Dance Centre.

TICKETING: 

$5 - for walkers

$15 - pre sale 

$20 - at the door 

CATEGORIES

Virgin Runway

Bring it in a red, white, and green effect reminiscent of a CANDY CANE. Give us a walk with an effect to match that tells us you’re MINT to be on the RUNWAY.

Virgin Performance

Fleece Navidad! Come through with all 5 elements in your UGLIEST CHRISTMAS SWEATER. 

OTA Runway

The word TINSEL comes from the old French word Estinceler, which means to sparkle. Sparkle down the runway in a high-fashion look embellished with any of the following: tinsel, shimmer, sparkles, etc… Dazzle your competition with your look and your walk!

OTA Performance

Santa’s Werkshop has been putting its employees THROUGH IT. So tired, overworked and sore… they just want to let it ALLL out. Show us that you’re Santa's helper of the year in a CHRISTMAS ELF effect. You definitely don’t want to stay on the shelf for this one.

OTA Realness

The Swiss Alps? Cervinia? Whistler Blackcomb? Ski resorts all over the world are in their busiest time of the year, and you’re DEFINITELY not going to miss out on this season. Wax your planks and pack your bags, because we need you to bring it sporty as a SKIER or a SNOWBOARDER.

Hands Performance

It’s so cold you can barely bend your fingers… show us that YOU GOT HANDS in a pair of gloves or mittens if you dare.

OTA Face

You’re no ice queen, they just froze you that way! Put all of your best features on display as your interpretation of an ICE QUEEN/KING/ROYAL. Who will ascend to the throne tonight?

Bizarre

Of all the things that could go wrong on Christmas morning, why is the damn CHRISTMAS TREE coming alive? Put your own BIZARRE twist on the most iconic holiday symbol, and show us what’s been put under your tree. 

OTA Best Dressed

In a season where others may be dressed purely for functionality, you’ve never been one to let sub-zero temperatures hold you back from putting a LOOK together. Serve a look fit for the runway AND the trek home.  

OTA Sex Siren 

You’re on top of the Christmas tree every year, but we want to see what’s under it all. You may look like an angel, but you’re no angel. Serve us SEXY in an (unholy) ANGEL look. See you under that mistletoe…

OTA Body 

You’ve come to life in the oven, and they’re ALL trying to eat you!! Your body is so irresistible, one can’t help but want to take a bite… show us your BODY in a sickeningly sweet GINGERBREAD MAN effect. 

DEC 15, 2024 - VKBA Potluck

After a fab ball…it’s time to deck these halls!

1-3pm > OPEN SESSION

3-6pm > POT LUCK STARTS *we’ll be eating at 4pm

1-6pm > FREE DISCREET TESTING with HIM/VCH *on 7th floor* 

This has been a long and difficult year, so now’s the time to get together and close things out with a big collective meal. Gather up with the community and bring a side that means something to you, we’re here to fill the tables out with some damn good food. 

Got some tension or lessons from the ball you just gotta let out? Come to an afternoon session from 1-3 at The Dance Centre! Bring your effects from yesterday to help decorate some manequins for the potluck that goes from 3-6.

Main courses are being provided by HiM, who are also offering free testing throughout the day. Get your deets in before the year’s up so you can practice informed sex over the holi-gays every day. In partnership with HIM and Vancouver Coastal Health, nurses will be present to provide HIV/STI testing at this event. Come for confidential, easy, and drop-in testing! 

Let’s have a good time together!

COMPETITORS

1. Please come prepared knowing what to expect. If you are walking in a category for the first time.

2. Please do your research and understand that there can only be one winner per category.

3. Look up videos on YouTube, come to a VVJ session, look at the resources on www.vanvoguejam.com, reach out to us by e-mail or on Instagram. Please use the resources around you to be prepared. We also encourage you to ask us for feedback before you compete so that you feel strong going into the ball.

4. We want everyone to have fun, to feel they were able to serve their best, and we want everyone to have a fair chance at competing but you WILL be chopped during your 10s and unable to compete if you are unprepared.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Van Vogue Jam Arts Society would like to recognize we are coming together on the unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. We support the rights of Indigenous Peoples as stewards, protectors, and title holders of their lands and waters. We call on all people to change the policies, laws, and institutions in our country so all Indigenous Peoples can have full enjoyment of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

CULTURAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We also make a cultural acknowledgment to the Black, Lantix, Trans and Queer folks who have founded Ballroom Culture - which we have a privilege of being guests to today. As an organization that is founded by non Black and Latinx people we acknowledge our ongoing need to question and reflect on how we navigate practicing Ballroom Culture locally, and continue our need to learn from the greater Ballroom community at large.

Creative safe space has always been at the heart of ballroom culture and we hope that this event can be a safe space for everyone to enjoy.

Oppressive attitudes and behaviours including but not limited to racism, transphobia, misogyny, fatphobia, ableism, and general bigotry are NOT welcome here. Consent is sexy - AND MANDATORY.

VVJ FAQ's

WHAT IS A BALL?

A BALL is an event that provides opportunities for a breadth of artists from the BALLROOM community to be seen, celebrated and supported, in the competitive BALL format. Individuals are given their “10’s” in order to move on to the battle rounds where competitors are paired into battles until there is a winner at the end of each category. The judges panel is specifically selected from the BALLROOM community. Balls are always accompanied by a COMMENTATOR and DJ for the event to flow.

WHAT IS BALLROOM?

Ballroom is a queer subculture and community founded in Harlem, NYC, by Black, Latinx, Queer and Trans folks - pioneered in the late 60’s by Crystal LaBeija.

WHERE DO I GO IF I'M WALKING A CATEGORY?

Info coming soon.

CAN I WALK A CATEGORY?

We ask all COMPETITORS to do their research/training before walking a category. The RUNWAY is a sacred and important space in BALLROOM. To walk a category without taking time to understand the history, intent, purpose, and category specific nuances is considered disrespectful.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT VAN VOGUE JAM?

You can learn more about us at www.vanvoguejam.com

WHERE CAN I DONATE MONEY?

You can also donate money to us via our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

CAN WE TIP THE PEOPLE WALKING?

This is NOT a drag show, the best way to show your appreciation for the artists is to cheer them on and give them your presence and energy - if you really want to, you can talk to the artists after their category and personally to tip them. Any tips to Van Vogue Jam can be made through our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Join us for BLACK OUT open session >>> open to all ballroom sessions created by and for Black folks! A space to hang out, learn in community and practice your elements.

No previous ballroom experience necessary- Come kiki and gain knowledge with and from other Black community members.

Hosted by Princess Bee Gvasalia & Simone 007


Accessibility Information

The KW Production studio is a fully accessible space. Wheelchair access is available through the lobby elevator and basement entrance. There are two public accessible washrooms just outside the studio. Accessible showers are also available in the dressing room directly connected to the studio.

For more information please contact @blackout.van on Instagram or email info@vanvoguejam.com

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Presented by Granville Block Party, Van Vogue Jam will be hosting JUST BRING IT! Mini Kiki Ball on August 25th from 2:30 – 3:30 PM.

What: JUST BRING IT! Mini Kiki Ball

Date: August 25th

Time: 3:30 – 630 PM

Legends, Statements and Stars: 3:45 PM

Commentator: Gago 007 (@gaggged)

DJ: Simone 007 (@wurld2000k)

Categories:

• Virgin Runway Trophy

• Virgin Performance Trophy

• OTA Face $100 + Trophy 

• OTA Runway $100 + Trophy 

• OTA Realness $100 + Trophy

• Spectator Best Dressed $100 + Trophy

• OTA Body $100 + Trophy 

• OTA Performance $100 + Trophy

Before you decide to compete/walk please visitwww.vanvoguejam.com for crucial info to come to the floor RESPECTFULLY. Send any questions to info@vanvoguejam.com

2024 Dance Dance Dance Summer Series

Van Vogue Jam x Vancouver Civic Theatres 

FREE / OPEN TO PUBLIC 

Aug 2, 2024 - 6:30 pm -9:30 pm 

6:30-7:15 pm - Vogue Femme workshop with Up and Coming Legend OA Mother Posh Gvasalia 

In this class, Ralph, aka Posh Gvasalia Basquiat, will break down the basic elements of Vogue Femme - a style of vogue that comes from the Femme Queens (Trans Women) of Ballroom. His experience in a multitude of dance training allows for an accessible and inviting learning experience, great for the novice dancer. Ralph is an active member of Ballroom since 2015, and also would like to acknowledge and give appreciation to the Black, Latinx, Trans and Queer folks that founded the form and culture, and that have and continue to mentor him in his journey through the Ballroom Scene.

7:30-9:30pm - Dance Dance Dance Mini-Ball 

Celebrate Vancouver Pride with VVJ and Vancouver Civic Theatres, as they collaborate to bring you a fun Mini-Ball to step to.

COMMENTATOR - Gago 007 

DJ - Simon 007 

OTA - BRING IT IN AN EFFECT INSPIRED BY A “DANCE STYLE OF YOUR CHOICE” 

Virgin Performance

Virgin Runway

$100 - OTA Performance

$100 - OTA Runway

$100 - OTA Face

Before you decide to compete/walk please visitwww.vanvoguejam.com for crucial info to come to the floor RESPECTFULLY. Send any questions to info@vanvoguejam.com

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Vancouver Kiki Awards Ball
“Remember That Time”

Presented by the Vancouver Kiki Ballroom Alliance 

Step into the world where the past and future are NOW. It’s TIME to serve elegant, historic, and timeless looks to mesmerize and captivate. Hit the runway with your talents to Remember That Time is all about the times, eras, and MOMENTS.

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Date: Sunday, July 28 2024

Doors Open at 5PM | LSS starts at 6PM

Venue: Performance Works on Granville Island

Commentator: Iconic Founding Father Twysted Siriano

DJs: Gago 007 & Princess Ricky Andromeda

Judges

• TBA

TICKETS

• $150 & $200 - Table

• $10 - Online (Competitor Ticket)

• $20 - Online (Spectator Ticket)

• $25 - Door Ticket

TABLES: Purchase a table for ten people, which includes drinks and snacks. Please note that buying a table does not include entry to the event; each person will still need to purchase an entry ticket separately.

OF THE YEAR: This function kicks off the start of the Vancouver Kiki functions, where trophies will count towards OF THE YEAR AWARDS for the 1st annual Vancouver Kiki Awards Ball in Summer 2025.

ALL AGES KIKI BALL: If you are under the age of 19 - YOU MUST HAVE A GUARDIAN PRESENT and email confirm email guardian via email at infovkba@gmail.com. If you do not confirm your guardian, you will be turned away on the day of the event.

CONTACT US: If you are unable to pay for tickets and would like to attend the ball, please email infovkba@gmail.com, and we will find a way to get you in. You must contact us by noon on July 27th, 2024.

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Categories:

VIRGIN RUNWAY - 1 Trophy

I'm late; I'm late! For a VERY important date. Virgins, start this ball off right: come in a WHITE RABBIT effect that gives us wonderland in spades. Don't matter what time you show up; you gotta make it fashionable.

VIRGIN PERFORMANCE - 1 Trophy

In 3000 years, will they remember the time I missed that dip? Bring it in a SAND-colored effect to withstand the ravages of time, and give us a performance that kicks off your next era.

HANDS PERFORMANCE - 1 Trophy

Show us how precise your hands of time are with a fabulous CLOCK effect. Can your timepiece keep up? It must come with a printed reference photo.

BIZARRE - 1 Trophy

Infinity contains everything we know and then some! It winds far beyond concepts of time, space or even identity. Reach into the expanse of your mind and create a look that pulls out never-before-seen silhouettes and emotions. It must incorporate an ENDLESS LOOP in some fashion.

RUNWAY - 2 Trophies

(European Runway, All-American Runway)

They say a stitch in time saves nine, don't they? Let's see your handiwork in action. Prove that you know your garments inside and out by incorporating VISIBLE STITCHING, and/or PATCHWORK. Seal the deal with an accomplished walk and make this year your year in Runway.

REALNESS - 10 Trophies

(School Boy, Pretty Boy, Everyday, Thug, Executive, Transman, Butch, Fem Queen, Drags, Legendary)

If these are the days of our lives, then I'm bringing the drama tonight. Make a special guest appearance in a SOAP OPERA-inspired effect & glue us to the screen. It must come with a printed reference photo.

FACE - 4 Trophies

(Male Figure, Female Figure, GNC, Legendary)

This? This is the face of a classic in the making, and don't forget it. Replicate the effect of a HISTORIC BEAUTY and show us why your features should be remembered for years to come. It must come with a printed reference photo.

BEST DRESSED - 4 Trophies

(Male Figure, Female Figure, GNC, Legendary)

We would have nothing today without our Legends and Icons, especially our Pioneers and those who walked before such titles existed. Pay homage to a MEMORABLE EFFECT FROM BALLROOM'S ILLUSTRIOUS PAST. Make the look your own, but don't lose the polish that made it so special in the first place. It must come with a printed reference photo.

BODY - 4 Trophy

(Male Figure, Female Figure, GNC, Legendary)

Our timeline is so sensitive! The placement of some delicate wings could change the course of history forever. Bring the cause to this effect with BUTTERFLIES of any shape or size.

PERFORMANCE - 10 Trophies

(BQVF, FQ, RWT, Womens, Drags, Trans Man, Butch, GNC, Legends, Icons)

I am the future my ancestors fought for, and the future...is now. Ring in the dawn of a new age of voguing with a FUTURISTIC effect that'll make us check our calendars. Eat up the competition in your battles for a healthy New Year's bite.

POP, DIP, & SPIN - 1 Trophy

Old is gold. Pose your way through phrases of strength, precision, and symmetry to take us back to the old way, like it was yesterday. Tie it all together in a GOLD effect so we can't look away this time.

COMMENTATOR VS COMMENTATOR - 1 Trophy

Tick, tick, tick, we only have one minute to save the world. Make the alarm bells ring with a hot chant that incorporates an energized COUNT DOWN. Keep the effect simple and timeless.

CLUB KID FACE - 1 Trophy

Oh, you're saying my beat doesn't belong in a museum? Then I'll become the finest forgery there ever was! Reference an ARTISTIC MOVEMENT with an over-the-top use of makeup and create something new in the process. It must come with a printed reference photo.

SEX SIREN - 4 Trophies (Women, BQ, FQ, Transman)
*ADDED July 12th*

I wanna be on your calendar for every single week this year. Come simply & sexily with an effortless PINUP inspired effect, inspired by one of the months of the year. No references required

COMPETITORS

1. Please come prepared knowing what to expect. If you are walking in a category for the first time.

2. Please do your research and understand that there can only be one winner per category.

3. Look up videos on YouTube, come to a VVJ session, look at the resources on www.vanvoguejam.com, reach out to us by e-mail or on Instagram. Please use the resources around you to be prepared. We also encourage you to ask us for feedback before you compete so that you feel strong going into the ball.

4. We want everyone to have fun, to feel they were able to serve their best, and we want everyone to have a fair chance at competing but you WILL be chopped during your 10s and unable to compete if you are unprepared.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Van Vogue Jam Arts Society would like to recognize we are coming together on the unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. We support the rights of Indigenous Peoples as stewards, protectors, and title holders of their lands and waters. We call on all people to change the policies, laws, and institutions in our country so all Indigenous Peoples can have full enjoyment of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

CULTURAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We also make a cultural acknowledgment to the Black, Lantix, Trans and Queer folks who have founded Ballroom Culture - which we have a privilege of being guests to today. As an organization that is founded by non Black and Latinx people we acknowledge our ongoing need to question and reflect on how we navigate practicing Ballroom Culture locally, and continue our need to learn from the greater Ballroom community at large.

Creative safe space has always been at the heart of ballroom culture and we hope that this event can be a safe space for everyone to enjoy.

Oppressive attitudes and behaviours including but not limited to racism, transphobia, misogyny, fatphobia, ableism, and general bigotry are NOT welcome here. Consent is sexy - AND MANDATORY.

VVJ FAQ's

WHAT IS A BALL?

A BALL is an event that provides opportunities for a breadth of artists from the BALLROOM community to be seen, celebrated and supported, in the competitive BALL format. Individuals are given their “10’s” in order to move on to the battle rounds where competitors are paired into battles until there is a winner at the end of each category. The judges panel is specifically selected from the BALLROOM community. Balls are always accompanied by a COMMENTATOR and DJ for the event to flow.

WHAT IS BALLROOM?

Ballroom is a queer subculture and community founded in Harlem, NYC, by Black, Latinx, Queer and Trans folks - pioneered in the late 60’s by Crystal LaBeija.

WHERE DO I GO IF I'M WALKING A CATEGORY?

Info coming soon.

CAN I WALK A CATEGORY?

We ask all COMPETITORS to do their research/training before walking a category. The RUNWAY is a sacred and important space in BALLROOM. To walk a category without taking time to understand the history, intent, purpose, and category specific nuances is considered disrespectful.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT VAN VOGUE JAM?

You can learn more about us at www.vanvoguejam.com

WHERE CAN I DONATE MONEY?

You can also donate money to us via our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

CAN WE TIP THE PEOPLE WALKING?

This is NOT a drag show, the best way to show your appreciation for the artists is to cheer them on and give them your presence and energy - if you really want to, you can talk to the artists after their category and personally to tip them. Any tips to Van Vogue Jam can be made through our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

POSH BALL 2024 

“Be our guest!” 

Vancouver’s First Mainstream Function 

Presented by Posh Basquiat 

with support by Van Vogue Jam Arts Society and Vancouver Pride Society 

Sheraton Wall Center - 1000 Burrard St

JULY 27, 2024 

DOORS 5pm > LSS 6pm > END BY MIDNIGHT 

FEATURING DJ and COMMENTATOR 

The Legendary MikeQ

Iconic Overall Father Dashaun Basquiat

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY 

Iconic Overall Mother Miss Shalae Basquiat

Be our guest, be our guest, put our SERVING to the test! A step up from our regular Kiki programming in the city, this will be Vancouver's first ever Mainstream function - which means bigger cash prizes, more dramatic moments and only the best of Ballroom on the floor. Make your reservations today, because you'll definitely want a seat for this fabulous feast for the eyes, and don't forget to tip your servers ;) 

This years POSH BALL features the a star studded night be international Ballroom excellence:  The Legendary MikeQ on the decks, Iconic Overall Father Dashaun Basuquiat on the mic, and extra special performance by the truly most fabulous Beyonce impersonator of the world Iconic Overall Mother Miss Shalae Basquiat! 

CATEGORIES

CATEGORIES (updated June 28, 2024)

Commentator VS Commentator - $200 Sponsored by Neworld Theatre Society (Updated Jun 19, 2024)

ORDER UP—Give us a chant that will make us say “YES CHEF” for your 10s. Must wear all white from head to toe.

OTA BODY (MF, FF,) - $200 (Sponsored by Althea Branton) - An accessible genderfluid skincare line to cleanse & nourish functioning skin (updated June 4, 2024)

We want to see the most perfectly prepared BODY, nothing underdone or overcooked… well basted and glistening with all the right garnishes in the right places. Bring that juicy body with a garnish of your choice and make us savour every moment and make us want to take you home for later.

Hands Performance - $100 Sponsored by Urban Ink Productions (Updated June 20, 2024)

You're working in front of the house tonight and checking every table, shelf, chair for dust - bring your hands performance in a white glove and tell us a story.

New Face - $50 by Marc Castillo from Castillo HR Consulting

Serve your face on a silver platter! Only the most beautiful dishes are reserved for silver - bring your most delectable face in a silver effect.

OTA Face (BQ, FQ, BQID, Women, Transmen, Butch, Legends, Icons) - $$$

Bring it as the Maître d' and show us what's on the FACE menu for the evening. All walkers must bring a PRINTED MENU with their face qualification on it and be given to each judge. Effect must give Maître d' aka manager of the establishment - think suit tailoring.

Beginner Runway - $50 by Marc Castillo from Castillo HR Consulting

You took an extra busing shift to show off to the manager you got what it takes - bring it in an apron and show that you can walk the talk.

Beginner Performance - $50 by Marc Castillo from Castillo HR Consulting

Bring it in a fast food chain-inspired restaurant uniform, and don't forget to add all those 5 elements in the order!

Performance (BQVF, FQ, RWT, Womens, Drags, Trans Man, Butch, GNC, Legends, Icons) - $1000 Sponsored by TFD Presents (Updated June 28)

Vegetables and Fruit always bring a great POP of color to any dish, give your best performance in your vegetable inspires color below:

BQVF - Eggplant Purple

FQ - Tomato Red

RWT - Corn Yellow

Womens - Carrot Orange

Drags - Rhubarb Pink

Trans Man - Spinach Green

Butch - Blueberry Blue

GNC - Mix of vegetables/colors of your choosing

Legends - Potato Beige

Icons - Cauliflower White

Pop, Dip and Spin - $300 Sponsored by Neworld Theatre Society (Updated Jun 19, 2024)

La cuenta por favor! The bill is up, how are you gonna pay? Bring it in an effect inspired by either Cash or Card - and must include fake money or fake credit cards.

OTA Runway (European- Small Boys, Tall Boys, Big Boys, Women, BQID, FQ, GNC, Legends, Icons (All American- MF, FF, GNC, Legends, Icons) - $1000 (Update June 10,2024)

Your on the line on a busy night with multiple covers back to back, don't get CHOPPED and show us why you deserved those 3 Michelin stars. Bring it in a fashionable chef inspired effect from the likes of the iconic culinary tv show IRON CHEF or other well known culinary master!

*Must bring a reference on phone or printout

OTA Realness (School Boy, Pretty Boy, Executive, Thugs, Everyday, BQID, FQ, Legends, Icons) - $$$

You made reservations at your favorite restaurant, but they double-booked you! Dress up and look for option B for the night out, whether that's a steakhouse, a cocktail bar, or Popeye's!

OTA Best Dressed (MF,FF, GNC) - $300 sponsored by Cappelleria Bertacchi Italian Hatcrafter (Update June 19, 2024)

YOU’RE A FOODIE OF THE WORLD with STYLE TO BOOT. Bring it in your most amazing cultural *inspired garment from where YOU ARE FROM.

*Please no forms of cultural appropriation in these effects, and we will be asking you where you’re from for your 10’s

OTA Sex Siren (MF, FF) - $$$

Let them eat CAKE! Saving the best for last, bring it in a delectable confection to satisfy the panel's sweet tooth!

Bizarre - $$$

BLACK BOX is known in the culinary world as a way to push a chef's creative juices by creating a dish with a surprise ingredient, a la Iron Chef! Bizarre effect has to reveal the mystery ingredient.

COMPETITORS

1. Please come prepared knowing what to expect. If you are walking in a category for the first time.

2. Please do your research and understand that there can only be one winner per category.

3. Look up videos on YouTube, come to a VVJ session, look at the resources on www.vanvoguejam.com, reach out to us by e-mail or on Instagram. Please use the resources around you to be prepared. We also encourage you to ask us for feedback before you compete so that you feel strong going into the ball.

4. We want everyone to have fun, to feel they were able to serve their best, and we want everyone to have a fair chance at competing but you WILL be chopped during your 10s and unable to compete if you are unprepared.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Van Vogue Jam Arts Society would like to recognize we are coming together on the unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. We support the rights of Indigenous Peoples as stewards, protectors, and title holders of their lands and waters. We call on all people to change the policies, laws, and institutions in our country so all Indigenous Peoples can have full enjoyment of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

CULTURAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We also make a cultural acknowledgment to the Black, Lantix, Trans and Queer folks who have founded Ballroom Culture - which we have a privilege of being guests to today. As an organization that is founded by non Black and Latinx people we acknowledge our ongoing need to question and reflect on how we navigate practicing Ballroom Culture locally, and continue our need to learn from the greater Ballroom community at large.

Creative safe space has always been at the heart of ballroom culture and we hope that this event can be a safe space for everyone to enjoy.

Oppressive attitudes and behaviours including but not limited to racism, transphobia, misogyny, fatphobia, ableism, and general bigotry are NOT welcome here. Consent is sexy - AND MANDATORY.

VVJ FAQ's

WHAT IS A BALL?

A BALL is an event that provides opportunities for a breadth of artists from the BALLROOM community to be seen, celebrated and supported, in the competitive BALL format. Individuals are given their “10’s” in order to move on to the battle rounds where competitors are paired into battles until there is a winner at the end of each category. The judges panel is specifically selected from the BALLROOM community. Balls are always accompanied by a COMMENTATOR and DJ for the event to flow.

WHAT IS BALLROOM?

Ballroom is a queer subculture and community founded in Harlem, NYC, by Black, Latinx, Queer and Trans folks - pioneered in the late 60’s by Crystal LaBeija.

WHERE DO I GO IF I'M WALKING A CATEGORY?

Info coming soon.

CAN I WALK A CATEGORY?

We ask all COMPETITORS to do their research/training before walking a category. The RUNWAY is a sacred and important space in BALLROOM. To walk a category without taking time to understand the history, intent, purpose, and category specific nuances is considered disrespectful.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT VAN VOGUE JAM?

You can learn more about us at www.vanvoguejam.com

WHERE CAN I DONATE MONEY?

You can also donate money to us via our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

CAN WE TIP THE PEOPLE WALKING?

This is NOT a drag show, the best way to show your appreciation for the artists is to cheer them on and give them your presence and energy - if you really want to, you can talk to the artists after their category and personally to tip them. Any tips to Van Vogue Jam can be made through our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

POSH BALL WORKSHOP SERIES 2024

The POSH WORKSHOP SERIES is a way for you to meet and kiki with the Ballroom talent being brought to the city during the POSH BALL. These workshops are geared towards folks and members of the Ballroom community as a way to support our local scene. 

EUROPEAN RUNWAY WORKSHOP WITH ICONIC DIVA DAVANNA MIYAKIE MUGLER  

5-8pm (3hrs)

Here are a few runway techniques Ms. Davanna will go over: poses, half turns, model etiquette, model posture, ballroom techniques on and off the runway, and how to maneuver in a designer's garment, just to name a few. 

Ms. Davanna’s classes teach techniques for walking the runway, whether ballroom or fashion modeling, while building confidence on and off the runway.

VOGUE FEM WORKSHOP WITH ICONIC OA FATHER DASHAUN WESLEY BASQUIAT

8-930pm (1.5hrs)

A lifelong dancer & performer Dashaun has wowed crowds with his outstanding unique vogue dance style & charismatic personality!

His dedication, talent and ambition has landed Dashaun on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew, in international commercials for Coca Cola and inspired the creation of the Hip Hop dance “The 5000” making him an internet and media sensation, garnering millions of hits on Youtube.

Dashaun currently travels the world touring with his dance company & hosting international dance competitions in Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden, St. Petersburg, Russia & Hong Kong, China.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Van Vogue Jam Arts Society would like to recognize we are coming together on the unceded territories of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-waututh) Nations. We support the rights of Indigenous Peoples as stewards, protectors, and title holders of their lands and waters. We call on all people to change the policies, laws, and institutions in our country so all Indigenous Peoples can have full enjoyment of the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

CULTURAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We also make a cultural acknowledgment to the Black, Lantix, Trans, and Queer folks who have founded Ballroom Culture - which we have the privilege of being guests to today. As an organization that is founded by non-Black and Latinx people, we acknowledge our ongoing need to question and reflect on how we navigate practicing Ballroom Culture locally and continue our need to learn from the greater Ballroom community at large.

Creative safe space has always been at the heart of ballroom culture and we hope that this event can be a safe space for everyone to enjoy.

Oppressive attitudes and behaviors, including but not limited to racism, transphobia, misogyny, fatphobia, ableism, and general bigotry, are NOT welcome here. Consent is sexy - AND MANDATORY.

VVJ FAQ's

WHAT IS A BALL?

A BALL is an event that provides opportunities for a breadth of artists from the BALLROOM community to be seen, celebrated, and supported in the competitive BALL format. Individuals are given their “10’s” in order to move on to the battle rounds where competitors are paired into battles until there is a winner at the end of each category. The judges panel is specifically selected from the BALLROOM community. Balls are always accompanied by a COMMENTATOR and DJ for the event to flow.

WHAT IS BALLROOM?

The ballroom is a queer subculture and community founded in Harlem, NYC, by Black, Latinx, Queer, and Trans folks - pioneered in the late ’60s by Crystal LaBeija.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT VAN VOGUE JAM?

You can learn more about us at www.vanvoguejam.com

WHERE CAN I DONATE MONEY?

You can also donate money to us via our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

BLACK OUT

Join us for BLACK OUT open session >>> open to all ballroom sessions created by and for Black folks! A space to hang out, learn in community and practice your elements.

No previous ballroom experience necessary- Come kiki and gain knowledge with and from other Black community members.

Hosted by Princess Bee Gvasalia & Simone 007


Accessibility Information

The KW Production studio is a fully accessible space. Wheelchair access is available through the lobby elevator and basement entrance. There are two public accessible washrooms just outside the studio. Accessible showers are also available in the dressing room directly connected to the studio.

For more information please contact @blackout.van on Instagram or email info@vanvoguejam.com

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Vogue jams, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.

Class is in Pacific Standard Time

VAN VOGUE JAM is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support and build the vogue/ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada.

By facilitating pay what you can and open-to-all-levels and weekly Ballroom Education, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of dance and competition with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2+ BIPIOC community at its core.