Line up for the 3 pointer! Drop the puck! And meet you at the 50 yard line! THE GLOVES ARE OFF FOR THIS BALLROOM BATTLE!
Our FREE sports themed kiki ball will be centre court at the luxurious Kimmel Family Field House of U of T's Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport, open to ALL to watch and/or compete, beginners welcome! Win up to a $200 cash prize in this runway competition, categories below.
The event will feature a special beginner friendly vogue dance workshop* before the ball led by none other than THE Legendary House Mother Snoopy of the Kiki House of Disney (@itz_snoopy).
Vogue Workshop*: 4-6 p.m.
Doors: 6:30 p.m.
Legends, Statements, and Stars (LSS): 7 p.m.
Kiki Ball: 7:30 p.m.
*Registration for the pre-ball vogue workshop is required as spots are limited. Register today at recreation.utoronto.ca.
No registration required for the main event, starting at 7 p.m.
Concessions will be open for the purchase of snacks and drinks.
Are you a student looking to compete for the first time?
This is so exciting! Here's what you should know:
Prepararing for the ball:
- Learn and practice vogueing at our drop-in vogue classes on Wendesday nights.
- Register for our pre-ball workshop on the day of the ball. This is the perfect time to ask any questions and work on your walk before competing.
- Choose a category to compete in and get your outfit ready! We have beginner vogue and runway categories, listed below.
Arriving and walking:
- Arrive as you normally would and wait for the ball to start. Pick a seat or stand, up to you.
- We do LSS first (a few important community members will walk down the runway), then we'll get started - beginner categories go first (so make sure you're changed and ready to go). Wait for your category to be called, and then meet at the bottom of the runway. From there, just walk when you're told! You'll recieve a score of 10 or chop. 10s will battle it out in pairs for first place, and chops are eliminated.
- We use the curtains behind the judges table as a makeshift changespace, but if you're looking for something with more privacy, there are actual changerooms (with washrooms/lockers) on the second floor of the facility, and washrooms located in the basement.
Categories
Beginner Vogue: NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs is a post-season tournament where the top 16 teams in the NBA (National Basketball Association) compete to determine the champion. In the 1950's the NBA saw three Black pioneers reach milestones, opening the door for future generations of black players; Chuck Cooper was the first black player to be drafted into the NBA, Harold Hunter was the first black player to sign an NBA contract (although never played for the team), and Earl Lloyd was the first black player to play in an NBA game.
- Bring it in a jersey of a team that has been to the NBA finals.
- Category winner: $25 gift card and trophy.
Beginner Runway: The Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the NHL (National Hockey League) playoff champion. It is the oldest existing trophy to be awarded in professional sports in North America. Grant Fuhr was the first black goalie, the first black player to win the Stanley cup, and the first black player to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- Bring it in an effect inspired by the hockey team of your choice.
- Category winner: $25 gift card and trophy.
Performance: The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is the annual league championship game of the NFL (National Football League). Michael, Jackson, Usher, Beyonce, and Rihanna are some of the many black stars to perform at the Super Bowl.
- Bring it in an effect inspired by one of these Black artists who graced the Super Bowl stage continuing the celebration of black excellence.
- Category winner: $200 gift card and trophy.
- Sub categories (winners are awarded with a medal): Butch Queen, Drags, Twist, Femme Queen, Womens
Realness: The Wimbledon Championships
The Wimbledon Championships is a tennis tournament organized annually in Wimbledon, London. The Wimbledon traditions include a strict all-white dress code for competitors and royal patronage.
- Bring it in an all-white tennis inspired effect.
- Category winner: $200 gift card and trophy.
- Sub categories (winners are awarded with a medal): Butch Queen, Drags, Femme Queen, Trans Man, Executive Realness
Bazaar: The World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of MLB (Major League Baseball). Jackie Robinson was the first black player to play in the MLB, and is known for breaking the colour barrier and for his outstanding career. His groundbreaking legacy paved the way for players like Joe Black, who was the first black pitcher to win a world series game.
- Hats, mitts, cleats, and bats, bring it in a Bazaar effect containing the elements of baseball.
- Please note, cleats are NOT allowed to be worn inside the facility, but are a welcome part of your outfit in other ways (e.g. slung over the shoulder).
- Category winner: $150 gift card and trophy.
Body: Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble is an annual professional wrestling event by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). Bianca Belair went on to make history by becoming the first and only black woman to win the Royal Rumble match, following Dwayne Johnson's win back in 2000.
- Bring it in an effect inspired by a WWE Superstar.
- Category winner: $100 gift card and trophy.
- Sub categories (winners are awarded with a medal): Male Figure, Female Figure, Luscious Male Figure, Luscious Female Figure
Best Dressed: Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a prestigious horse race held annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. At the first Kentucky Derby in 1875, 13 of the 15 jockeys were black. Jimmy Winkfield was the last black jockey to win the Kentucky Derby in 1902.
- As a spectator at the derby is dressed to impress, bring it in a derby look that will have the crowd gagging and the cameras flashing.
- Category winner: $200 gift card and trophy.
Runway: NASCAR Cup Series
The NASCAR Cup series is the top racing series of NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing). Wendell Scott became the first black driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series on December 1, 1963. He was soon followed by Bubba Wallace in 2021 and Rajah Kirby in 2024.
- Rip the runway in a NASCAR inspired effect that will have you racing across the finish in first place.
- Category winner: $200 gift card and trophy.
- Sub categories (winners are awarded with a medal): All-American, European, Womens
Face: PGA Championship
Often referred to as the USPGA outside the United States, the PGA Championship is an annual golf tournament conducted by the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The PGA is one of the four men's major gold championships alongside The Open, the Masters, and the U.S. Open. Calvin Peete was one of the most successful black players on the PGA Tour before Tiger Woods, winning 12 PGA tour titles.
- Bring your "A" game in a golfer effect.
- Category winner: $100 gift card and trophy.
- Sub categories (winners are awarded with a medal): Male Figure, Female Figure
If you are attending the event and require accommodation(s) due to disability, please e-mail sportandrec@utoronto.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Questions about the event? Email our team at edib.sportandrec@utoronto.ca.
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