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We are extremely honored to be able to host the 2nd edition of the BLACK PRIDE BALL.

A gathering of excellence, a moment of support and an opportunity to celebrate.

Remembering those that have paved- and are paving the way. And honoring the legacy they have left behind.

Historical to say the most, and fun to say the least. We are looking forward to harbor talent, competition and joy in the name of our ancestors.

The ballroom is and will forever remain the pinnacle of the BLACK EXCELLENCE. So join us all as we go through the countless moments the ballroom has created, and utilize them to create our own.

The BLACK PRIDE BALL is part of the BLACK PRIDE NL program and is supported by Bijlmer Park Theater and Black Queer & Trans resistance.

*This will be a Covid safe centered event.

*Please dont forget your mask.

*Sanitizers will be provided

*Quick testing prior to the ball can be advisable. These are available at any local pharmacy.

Doors open: 16:00

LSS 17:00

Entrance:

Spectators (This includes stylists, MUA's, etc.) €10,-

Ball walkers €5,-

Categories

B E A U T Y

FF FACE – BALD BEAUTY (Womens - Drags - FQ, 3 trophies)

In the name of Shanice Ebony – one of the ultimate wicked beauties.

The nerve she had to come and give face…BALD! Can you do that to?

Come out girls and DECREE!

Bald cap, black lips and an all-black evening gown to complement.

MF FACE – A NEW LOOK (BQ - Butch - Transman, 3 trophies)

That Night at the 2013 Balenciaga Family Reunion ball, when Exotic came out giving dandy and Emery giving you a pink punk vibe.

Yes it was a total new look. Give us a total transformation showing us a side of you we have never seen before.

Creativity is a must! Transformation is key.

B O D Y

MF X Rated Body – ARE YOU LUSTY FOR THE COCKY ? (Models - Muscular - Big Boy, 3 trophies)

The year is 1993 and we are at the pioneer RR Chanel’s and late icon’s Hector Xtravaganza’s shadefest.

The category is BQ Body and boy oh boy…..

Sock or hand only, make us lust for the cocky.

FF X Rated Body – Diamonds and Champagne (Models - Luscious - Big Girl, 3 trophies)

Her name is Champagne Pendavis, the daughter of Avis Pendavis. Adult Film Star with a body for days. Her name rang through so many streets that even 2pac came to sing at her birthday.

Today we want you to adorn yourself with diamonds and give us body like Champagne.

S E X

FF Sex Siren – SILHOUTTE CHALLENGE (FQ - BQUID - Women) 3 trophies

The gurls can never be stopped not even in a pandemic. We showed the world that we are the top contenders when it comes to selling you sex! Tonight lets show Bims (area in Amsterdam South-East) one more time what this challenge is all about.

FEMALE FIGURES Your 10s will be in silhouette so bring it and create a ballroom moment!

FQ’s in a baby pink bikini

Drags in white bikini

Women in a baby blue bikini

Heels to match (monochrome not mandatory)

MF Sex Siren - Sex in a Suit

(BQ – Lionbabe/Butch – Transman, 3 trophies)

Today we want to see all the BQ’s, the lionbabes/butches and transmen dressed from head to toe. Can you still sell us sex in a suit ? Your reference clip is Corey Mugler at the Alpha and Omega Ball of 2020.

Transmen – All Black suit with white blouse

Lionbabe/Butches – Navy blue suit with white blouse.

BQ – Grey suit with white blouse.

Dressy, polished shoes to match

R U N W A Y

Runway – Ruler of Productions (Euro - All American, 2 trophies)

Jay Blahnik, the Iconic Runway Ruler, known for his out of this world productions and love for the punk rock aesthetic.

From a full-fledged Runway Boy Band to rising from the dead, nothing was too crazy in the world of Jay Blahnik.

BE LIKE JAY, bring it as a punk rocker and come with a production that will make the judges and the crowd GAG.

Think effective!

R E A L N E S S

Realness – As a couple (1 trophy).

You are the most beautiful, the banjiest, or the smartest couple ever.

Hubby and wife, boyfriend or girlfriend. Bring realness back to its roots as you remind us that it is a lifestyle and not only a ballroom category.

Outfit must scream couple.

Couple examples:

Transman x FQ

FQ x BQ

Drag x Transman

P E R F O R M A N C E

BQVF - “Channel me bae, channel me” ( 1 trophy).

Butch Queen Voguing Like a Fem Queen. Give us nasty hands, give us pussy, give us fucking elements damnit!

In Gunz We Trust, in a jean and see through white cropped tee.

Twister – Twist and Turn it (1 trophy).

From Tony Mustard Chanel, to Champ Balenciaga, the twisters in the US have a longstanding history of making it hot! We want to see you make it hot right here in Amsterdam. Show us that this category is a must have at a ball.

Fubu/Phat Farm/ Sean John esthetic.

*Beat Switch Method*

FF Performance – You gone learn today (FQ– BQUID – Women, 3 trophies).

“Vogue is an unique expression of queer bodies and queer movement. But more importantly it’s an unique expression of black thought and black resistance”. – Aamina ex. Karan.

In the short doc Legendary; Aamina talks about the components and the elements of vogue. She surprised us when she named the elements of Vogue as being the following; style, grace, precision, attitude and choreography.

FQ’s: You are the key to the scene. Without you there is nothing.

Gift us with an element filled performance in a gold mini- dress and golden heel.

Women: Y’all been here for years. Do the same but in a silver mini dress and silver heel.

Drags: Your fluidity is divine, Element filled performance in rose gold mini dress and same toned heels.

New way - 2000 R&B (1 trophy).

It is always a pleasure seeing a performer bring musicality to the game. This is why we lived when we saw the clip of New Way Master Stan Milan at the 2001 Legend’s ball, where he vogued on Bootylicious from Destiny’s child. Hitting every beat and vocal as if he created it himself.

New Way, come out, body painted hitting every accent of that R&B track.

Pop, Dip & Spin – Derrick vs Derrick (1 trophy).

Will you get locked or can you stand out as our Icons did in those legendary days?

Bring the battle spirit back as you let the girls know that this category is very much alive and kicking, in dark denim jeans, white tank top and a baseball hat.

Baby Vogue – The kittens are out (1 trophy).

The first time the world got to witness the category baby vogue was in 2011/2012,

when Legendary Lasseindra Ninja debuted it at the Barbie and Ken ball.

Kittens bring it in pink and white

H A N D S & A R M S

Hands Performance with a prop – LAPERLA (1 trophy).

This stellar performance is one of the reasons that shows that our late icon Daesja definitely left a mark on this world.

Tonight we are paying homage by bringing it in all white with a prop.

Arms – It’s never the beat, it’s always you! (1 trophy).

Catch the beat in loving memory.

Bring it in all red.

F A S H I O N

Best Dressed – Latex (1 trophy).

The ballroom has always been a strong driver when it comes to fashion, but also when it comes to HIV prevention and education.

For this category we want you to bring it in a latex incorporated look that clearly is fashion.

O T H E R

Commentator vs Commentator – Tell us a story (1 trophy).

What did Eric Cristian Bazaar, Kenny Felder, Junior Labeija, Melissa Xtravaganza, Jack Mizrahi all have in common? They knew and know how to captivate the crowd with their storytelling.

Tell us a story for your 10’s, entertain the judges and the crowd and don’t forget your intonation, musicality, rhythm and originality.

Shake that ass - OEHHHH HE JUST SHOOK THE TABLE (1 trophy)

Our very own Dutch viral moment.

Assless pum pum shorts please!

Lip Synch Performance – This one is for you (1 trophy).

Lady Jasmin Soulja, this one is for you.

Bring it in pageant glam while you perform on a classic song of a vocal Diva for you 10’s (Max. 3.00)

For your battles learn the following songs by heart;

Donna Summer – Last dance

Black Masses – Wonderful Person (MAW Vocal Mix)

Time: 10’s – 3 min

Battles – 2.30 min

Send in your song to forallqueens@gmail.com before the 23rd of June 23.59 pm.

Special thanks to:

Black Pride NL

Bijlmer Parktheater

Visual art by:

Koch_a

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