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
Please come prepared knowing what to expect. If you are walking in a category for the first time.
Please do your research and understand that there can only be one winner per category.
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.
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