The Candyland Ball Hosted by Demba 007

It’s time for our annual pride ball and this year's theme is candyland so get ready if you have a sweet tooth!

Category description and categories TBA ❤️ ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Ballroom culture originated within Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities as a space for expression, resistance, and belonging. At its core, it celebrates inclusivity. Welcoming people of all identities, backgrounds, and appearances to participate and be seen. What began as drag balls evolved into a vibrant culture of performance, fashion, and competition. One of its most iconic elements is voguing, a dance style inspired by the poses of fashion models in Vogue magazine. Since the 1960s, different styles have emerged, including Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Femme. Always delievered 100% attitude. Ballroom gained wider recognition in the early 1990s through Madonna’s Vogue and the documentary Paris Is Burning, which offered an intimate look into the lives, struggles, and creativity of the New York ballroom scene. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Ballroom terms Fem Queen – A trans woman Butch Queen – A gay man Butch Queen in Drag – A gay man presenting a female illusion Chop – To be eliminated in a ball Dip – A controlled drop to the floor during a performance (often miscalled “death drop”) Tea – Gossip or the latest news Shade – A subtle or witty insult, not always obvious at first Virgin – Someone new to the scene, just starting to walk Realness – The ability to present and be perceived as a certain identity in everyday society ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Status within the scene Star – New to the scene but already gaining attention Statement – Active for 5+ years and well established Legend – 10+ years in the scene, widely respected for battles and wins Icon – 20+ years in the scene, internationally recognized and often a leading figure or “parent” within the community