THE NEXT CATEGORY IS…
Vogue Femme - Spins & Dips
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.
The Monsters & Ghouls Kiki Ball
THE MONSTERS & GHOULS KIKI BALL
Presented by the VKBA | OTY Ball
📅 November 1st, 2025 | 📍The Dance Centre (Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, BC)
⏰ Doors at 5:00 pm >> LSS at 6:00 pm
Calling all monsters and creatures of the night!! Bring the scares and the looks to celebrate Halloween with a Kiki Ball. From classical gothic films to modern classics, get ready for a night of terrifying and cunty looks.
👻 Walkers: $5
💀 Spectators: $20
🎃 Tables: $125
🎧 DJ: Kachonda Jeremy Scott
🎤MCs: Gago Siriano & Pegasus Pinklady
💸 VKBA is welcoming donations from sponsors to support the ball. Reach out via email at infovkba@gmail.com or dm us on instagram.
📲 If you are unable to pay for tickets but would like to attend the ball, please email infovkba@gmail.com, no one is refused entry for lack of funds. Please contact us by noon of October 30th, 2025.
❔Any questions feel free to DM us or email infovkba@gmail.com
👽 Co-produced by: Mother Bee Gvasalia & Kachonda Jeremy Scott
CATEGORIES (in order)
Virgin Runway
“He’s Casper the friendly ghost! The friendliest ghost you know!” Are you in a friendly mood or will you give us a fright? Bring it in a ghostly white look and haunt the runway in the name of Casper!
Virgin Performance
“He’s Casper the friendly ghost! The friendliest ghost you know!” Are you in a friendly mood or will you give us a fright? Bring it in a ghostly white look and haunt the runway in the name of Casper!
OTA Face (BQ, Butch, TM, Women's, Drags, FQ, GNC)
Is your beauty haunting? Is your face card otherworldly? Prove it by bringing it in a look inspired by a Tim Burton character. Must have a printed reference.
OTA Best Dressed (MF, FF, GNC)
From Wuthering Heights to Jayne Eyre, there’s nothing more appealing and haunting than a doomed romance. Transport us to a time of dark romance and mystery in a look as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. Bring it in a look inspired by the period and doomed romances of classic Gothic Novels.
Club Kid Face
The Cenobites are back and they need a new leader! Bring it in a look inspired by Pinhead from cult classic, Hellraiser. Your look must incorporate nails/pins.
OTA Body (MF, FF)
Trick or Treat! Sometimes the best costumes leave nothing to the imagination. Bring it in a sexy halloween costume, and don’t forget to bring a treat for the judges
OTA Realness (School Boy, Pretty Boy, Executive, Trans Man, Butch, Femme Queen, Drags)
Nothing says Halloween like a teen slasher. From “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, to “ Nightmare on Elm Street”, to “House of Wax”, bring it in a look inspired by a teen slasher movie and show us why you deserve to be the last girl or boy standing. Must have a printed reference.
Fashion Killa
It's a full moon and there's an eerie chill in the air. Show us that you are the leader of your fashion pack in a high fashion interpretation of werewolves. Bring it in a fashionable look featuring fabulous furs.
Hands Performance
Are your hands lethal? Or are they the tools for unleashing your creativity? Let your hands tell the story! Bring it in a look inspired by the Character of Edward Scissorhands
Bizarre
What monsters are hiding in your closet? Give us a scare with an effect inspired by the world of Monsters Inc.
Old Way
You are humanity's only hope against the vampires. Show us your training as a Vampire hunter in an effect inspired by the world of Blade, and don’t forget your hunting weapon for your tens.
Nail Affair
Let’s see your halloween haul! Show us you got the best treats this halloween with nails decked out like a candy wonderland. Bring it in nails so sweet, you can’t help but bite them!
OTA Runway (FF AA, MF AA, BQ European, Drags, FQ, GNC, Women’s)
Ooh, you give me chills! Welcome to Monster High where the party never dies! Freaky just got fabulous and everybody wants a piece of you! Show off your sinister style and walk the runway in a look that is drop dead gorgeous. Bring it in a look inspired by the world of Monster High.
OTA Performance (BQVF, RWT, FQ, Drags, Women’s, Butches, TM, GNC)
Little Monsters, your time is now! Bring it in a look inspired by Mother Monster, Lady Gaga. Must have a printed reference.
OTA Sex Appeal (BQ, Butch, TM, Women’s, Drags, FQ, GNC)
It's hallow’s eve and anything goes! Will you stay innocent and angelic on this night of mischief or will you join the demons and get into some devilish delights? Bring it as either an angel of the night or a demon of pleasure.
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.
VKBA 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.
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 THE VKBA ?
You can learn more about us on insta @vankikiballroomalliance
WHERE CAN I DONATE MONEY?
You can also donate money to the VKBA via the VVJ website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate. Leave a note your donation is for the VKBA
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
Step into the Shade Room
With Menace Gvasalia
The shade starts NOW! This is an intermediate runway class focused on incorporating shade into your walk. Together, we will go over the components of a shady runway, review examples from local and international walkers, and put them to practice in battles. Attendees are highly encouraged to have runway experience and/or knowledge of battling in runway.
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.
Realness
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.
Learn to Spin
With Simone Gvasalia
This workshop is suitable for anyone interested in ballroom, music, people who enjoy creating playlists for fun, and of course, anyone who is interested in learning how to DJ from Vancouver Ballroom’s 2025 DJ OTY, our very own: Simone Gvasalia (aka wurld2000k).
In this workshop, I’ll go over a brief history of my own journey through my love of music, joining ballroom and learning how to DJ. I’ll also go through the basics of running a ball through the POV of a DJ and teach you some beginner tips using a controller.
This is a beginner-friendly and OTA class :)
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.
Pop, Dip & Spin (Old Way)
With Godmother Chiquito Siriano
Good for both beginners and intermediate level. We will start with a bit of history of pop,dip&spin (PDS) aka Old Way. This will be followed by a warm up and vogue drills. We will be focusing on learning musicality, using hand performance on the floor, and getting your 10s. The last part of the class is getting your 10s and battles. Please bring knee pads if you can but not necessary.
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.
Vogue Femme - Catwalk & Duckwalk
With Savina Juicy Couture
In this class, we will be touching up on 2 elements of Vogue Femme. We will be doing drills, exploring variations, and tapping into our femininity to elevate your craft. Recommended for people who have done at least 2x Beginner Vogue classes, but still welcome to all. Wear comfortable clothes. Knee pads are recommended, but not necessary.
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.
Honing in on YOUR Bizarre
With Prince Bunny Andromeda
There's a ball (OR TWO) just around the corner! How will you stand out from the rest and snatch that GP? In this class, you will be preparing yourself for upcoming balls by assessing your Bizarre sensibilities and defining what makes your Bizarre YOUR Bizarre.
Bring any materials you are working with or "works in progress"
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.
Pop, Dip & Spin (Old Way)
With Godmother Chiquito Siriano
Good for both beginners and intermediate level. We will start with a bit of history of pop,dip&spin (PDS) aka Old Way. This will be followed by a warm up and vogue drills. We will be focusing on learning musicality, using hand performance on the floor, and getting your 10s. The last part of the class is getting your 10s and battles. Please bring knee pads if you can but not necessary.
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.
Hands Performance
With Ivan Gvasalia
Tell me a story with your hands! We will start with watching and studying notable clips of the category. This class will focus on exercises and drills for hands performance, from breaking down the basics of hands to combining all of the elements together. Open to beginners to the category but everyone is welcome to practice some hands.
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.
European Runway Fundamentals
With Princess Bee Gvasalia
In this class, we will be breaking down the basics of a clean walk for European Runway. This session will go over the do’s and don’ts for runway, understanding the physicality of a walk, and offers practical guidance on how to achieve a smooth and fluid walk. This class is intended as a beginners class but all levels are welcome.
Participants who walk in heels are also encouraged to bring their own but not required.
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.
(Its all OVAH… my FACE)
With Lineysha 007 & Prince Saint Mulan
Step into the world of FACE, one of ballroom’s most iconic and celebrated categories. This beginner-friendly class is open to anyone curious about walking FACE, learning its history, or understanding what makes a 10. Together, we’ll explore where the category came from, how it evolved, and the fundamentals of selling FACE.
All attendees are expected to walk their 10s.
Dress code: All-black.
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.
Beginner Vogue Femme
With Savina Juicy Couture
Absolute Beginner Vogue, meant for folks who are FIRST TIME TO VOGUE. No dance background required, this class is for those who know nothing about Vogue!
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.
Intro to Ballroom History
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
The Legend will break down the basics of Ballroom History (Local and International), Ballroom etiquette followed with a Q&A.
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.
Clear the Runway: Battle Tactics Workshop
With Canadian Father Kai’jin Mulan
For our final workshop of the season, join The Highest Paid Runway Walker in Canada, Up & Coming Kiki Legend Canada Father Kai'jin Mulan - Alpha Omega
for “Clear the Runway: Battle Tactics” — an open-level runway training experience designed to sharpen your form, refine your battle skills, and prepare you to own the floor.
Whether you’re just stepping into the scene or looking to elevate your performance, this session breaks down both the fundamentals and the strategy behind unforgettable runway moments.
We’ll focus on key elements such as:
Posture & Attitude: Command attention before you even take your first step.
Timing & Pacing: Learn when to give, when to hold, and when to steal the moment.
Blocking & Floor Planning: Take space with intention — walk full circles, cut your opponent clean, and leave no corner untouched.
Antics & Expression: Know when to serve face, throw shade, or add drama — without losing technique.
Battle Balance: Find your sweet spot between doing too much and not enough.
Body & Effect: Develop a look and presence that highlights your strengths and category.
🖤 Dress Code: All-black, form-fitted clothing. We want to see your lines and movement clearly.
👠 Footwear Reminder:
All-Americans: Bring your Boots
Europeans: Bring your Flat Boot
Female Figures: Bring your Heels
🎭 Props Welcome:
Feel free to bring cloaks, skirts, fans, or any props you plan to use in battle. This is your space to rehearse with your full effect and build confidence in every element of your performance.
Let’s clear the runway together — and walk with the precision, presence, and power that gets you seen.
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.
Vogue Femme Choreo
With Calgary Mother Katria Gvasalia
Put your elements to practice in this open-level Vogue-Femme choreography class!
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.
Do you have it? or not…
With Princess Meija Siriano & Savoy Mulan
Come test your realness. It’s not for the faint of heart. Just bring it in your simplest form.
Part 1: Q & A
Part 2: Workshop and Battles
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.
Bizarre in a box
With Mother Ivy Andromeda
We've had classes attempting Bizarre on smaller & more slapdash scales, but this week we'll be seeing how far we can push the container of an hour. Working off a couple of prompts with provided materials, you'll join a team to become a part of something bigger than yourself and get to practice the most important dimension of Ballroom: collaboration.
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.
Intermediate Vogue Femme
With Calgary Mother Katria Gvasalia
Not for the new girls. This class is meant to push the Performance girls in the local Ballroom scene. The class will be fast-paced, going through all 5 elements and doing drills to push your individual style. Bring the shoes you’d use to battle in, and whatever makes you feel fab. *Focus on Catwalks and Duck walks*
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.
Palette Kiki Ball - Commentator Workshop
With Flossy 007
A skills and drills workshop where we will be reviewing the fundamentals of walking com v com and what the role of a commentator is.
Bio - Flossy has made waves as a Commentator in the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance, securing two back to back Commentator of the Year awards in just 2 years. Since stepping out, she has commentated several functions across Toronto and has had her chants written about in Dazed Magazine. Dedicated to giving back to the community, Flossy also serves as the Secretary of the Community Engagement Team at the TKBA.
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.
Makings of a MUG
With Father Tai Lung Moschino
Come learn what it takes to make moments with your mug. Father Tai Lung will teach you the techniques you need to paint your face like a
professional MUA with 6 years of industry experience, and a passion and understanding of the styles of makeup the Face category calls for!
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.
Beginner Pop, Dip and Spin
With Chiquito Siriano
This is for anyone with no or little experience in pop, dip, and spin. This class will include a warm-up exercise that will introduce you to the 10 elements of old way. After that, we will go through a beginner-friendly choreography to tie all the elements together. Wear comfortable clothes and bring kneepads if available (but not necessary)
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.
Beginner Performance
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Absolute Basics of Vogue Femme, meant for folks who are FIRST TIME TO VOGUE. No dance background required, this class is for those who know nothing about Vogue! *This class will focus Catwalks + Duckwalks
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.
Vogue Femme Choreo
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Put your elements to practice in this introductory Vogue-Femme choreography class. This class is recommended for people who have at least done 2 x Beginner Vogue classes and/or have an affinity for choreography.
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.
Classic Performance
With Father Calisto Iman
An Essence-driven session focusing on classic performance. Pulling on inspirations from the 80/90’s icons. Bio:
Billy Keohavong, also known as Father Calisto IMAN, originally hails from the Australian ballroom scene. He was birthed by the Oceania Legendary Jaycee IMAN who is the founding Mother of the Kiki house of IMAN (NZ). Billy is the current Father of the Singapore chapter. He is a specialist in soft and cunt, and is notorious for his liquid gold ooze.
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.
u wanna battle?
With Gago 007
Lets battle. Lab style guided/open session for ALL categories. Knowing the category you walk is ESSENTIAL. Pay attention; Details are everything! with Kachonda 007 on the beats
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.
Intermediate Vogue Femme
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Not for the new girls. This class is meant to push the Performance girls in the local Ballroom scene, class will be fast passed, going through all the 5 elements and going drills to push your individual style. Bring the shoes youd use to battle in, and whatever makes you feel fab.
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.
How to teach a class
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Interested in building tools to be a better teacher? Work with Posh and breakdown what you need to know, and some insightful skills with building your unique class structure.
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.
Beginner Performance
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Absolute Basics of Vogue Femme, meant for folks who are FIRST TIME TO VOGUE. No dance background required, this class is for those who know nothing about Vogue! *This class will focus on Spins and Dips.
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.
Beginner European Runway
With Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Come to class to learn Posh's European Runway. Influenced by Karlie Kloss, Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, and Linda Evangelista. Learn how to strut, turn and own the floor. This class will focus on *Runway Battling basics - blocking, shade, mocking.
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.
The Bizness of Bazaar
With Mother Ivy Andromeda
Did you know that BIZarre and BAZaar are two different categories? You did? Great. Do you want to explore what makes each one tick in a room of like-minded creative freaks? You do? Amazing. Mother ivy is here to share and compare with examples while you get to experiment with micro fashion moments. Crafting supplies will be provided, so simply come as you are.
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.
But, is it fashion?
With Princess Meija Siriano
Fashion is subjective but how are you going to sell it? I will break down the fundamentals and history of Fashion categories (Best Dressed, Fashion Killa, Labels, Kiki Labels) and from my experience in walking and battling in ballroom, I will be sharing some tips and tricks on how to sell, read and snatch that GP . Come in in a brag worthy look. Xoxo Meija
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.
Hands Performance
With Mother Katria Gvasalia
Join us for a Hands Performance class with Calgary Mother Katria Gvasalia! We will be drilling and going through exercises followed by a short combo.
This class is open to all, but is perfect for those who have had an intro to hands performance and are looking to expand further.
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.
Beginner Vogue Femme
With Savina Juicy Couture
Absolute Beginner Vogue, meant for folks who are FIRST TIME TO VOGUE. No dance background required, this class is for those who know nothing about Vogue!
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.
THE COOKOUT MINI BALL
THE COOKOUT MINI BALL
MARCH 15, 2025
BlackOut Collective x Vancouver International Dance Festival X VVJ
BlackOut is hosting a Cookout and you're invited!
For the first time in Vancouver, in collaboration with Vancouver International Dance Festival, we bring to you a Ball with an all-Black production team, all-Black judging panel, DJ and Commentator. The Cookout Mini Ball celebrates the vibrancy of Black culture—past, present and future. While we invite all members of the community, Black folk and allies, to participate, please be mindful in how you choose to compete and show up in this space.
ALL AGES FUNCTION
DOORS 6pm > LSS 7pm > END 10pm
DJ - Softieshan
COMMENTATOR - Notorious 007
SPONSORS AND FUNDERS
Van Vogue Jam Arts Society, HIM Clinic, Lululemon
TICKETING
$5 - Walker Ticket
$15 - Black folks (spectator)
$30-$60 - General Admission
Email info@vanvoguejam.com if you have any questions
CATEGORIES
OTA Runway - 1 trophy $200
Model of the Year: Do you want to be on top? Show us your runway strut in a look that celebrates these two models in particular who have set new standards for a model walk. Must have a printed reference.
Europeans: Bring it in a look inspired by an Anok Yai look (on the runway or off the runway).
Americans: Bring it in a look inspired by an Alton Mason look (on the runway or off the runway).
OTA Performance - 1 trophy $200
Roots of Rhythm: Celebrating the contributions of black folk to dance across cultures, incorporate a dance move that has its roots in Black culture or has been popularized by black culture. Your effect should respectfully pay homage to that dance style.
OTA Face - 1 trophy $150
Pose for Me: Campbell Addy is a photographer, director and publisher, predominantly representing Black and queer identities through his work. He has become one of fashion’s most in-demand fashion photographers as he challenges the industry’s old perceptions of beauty. Bring it in a look that pays homage to his photography and imagery. Must have a printed reference.
Street Style - 1 trophy $150
Misa Put that Sh*t On!: She was the name behind the biggest fashion moments in Hip hop and R&B/Soul through the 90s and 2000s. Bring it in a look inspired by the super stars Misa Hylton styled (Lil’ Kim, Aaliyah, Faith Evans, Missy Elliot, Jodeci, Q-Tip, Foxy Brown, and Dru Hill). Must have a printed reference.
Commentator vs Commentator $100
Living the Dream: MLK had a dream, Langston Hughes asked us to hold fast to dreams, and Killer Mike asked us to follow our dreams. Dreams feature heavily in the Black literary and oratory canon. Incorporate the word and concept of dream in a chant to get your tens.
OTA Realness - 1 trophy $100
Get Real: From Zeus, to Tubi, to BET, to Bravo and MTV, Black folk have shaped the culture of reality TV. Bring it in an effect inspired by a cast member on a TV show on one of these networks. Must have a printed reference.
OTA Body - 1 trophy $100
Step up to the Podium - Rep your culture and show us you’ve got the body of a champion. Bring it in an olympic ready effect and show that your body is ready to compete.
Shake That Ass - 1 trophy $50
Freaknik: We are taking it back to Spring Break in the 90s and shaking ass like no one is watching. Bring it in a Freaknik inspired effect
Virgin Runway - 1 trophy
Bring it in Black, Red, and Green, representing the colors of the Black liberation flag
Virgin Performance - 1 trophy
Bring it in Black, Red, and Green, representing the colors of the Black liberation flag
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
Ball Management for Commentators
With Notorious 007
A how-to guide for running a ball. Understanding LSS, How to keep track of time, and Ball energy
Curated by: BlackOut
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.