Eindhoven Ballroom Functions: Pride Edition

Get ready for this special edition of Eindhoven Ballroom Functions! Join this fierce and fabulous night where we will celebrate Pride month in a ballroom way. This edition of EBF will feature special guest judges, who will not only serve but also share their knowledge!

BALLROOM
Ballroom is a mainly BIPOC/Latinx gay, trans, queer community that originated in New York. People "walk" (compete) for trophies, prizes, and glory in various categories at events known as balls. Ballroom has gotten more mainstream exposure with tv shows like Pose or Legendary and from the documentary Paris is Burning.

Eindhoven Ballroom Functions (EBF) is a practice ball organised by Lenka Bachorikova, Shahin Damka, and Mert Teddy. This is a space where the ballroom community comes together to practice but also to celebrate queerness, diversity and freedom.

The dance style Voguing comes from the ballroom culture, which was created by queer people of colour in New York in the 70s/80s. It was inspired by the models in the magazine Vogue, where also the name comes from.

SAFE SPACE
Everyone is welcome. Do please note this event is designed as a extra safe space for queer and trans people of colour. Securing everyone’s safety is paramount. No form of discrimination or hate will be tolerated. When you enter this space you must know to whom it belongs.

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