THE MOTHA KIKI BALL WORKSHOPS

This is an opportunity to meet and learn from Ballroom talent brought to the city for THE MOTHA KIKI BALL to support our local scene.

About this Event

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th - at THE DANCE CENTRE (677 DAVIE ST)

WORKSHOPS: 12 - 7 PM

$5 per class

max 30 people / Class

PWYC options available via email aW5mbyB8IHZhbnZvZ3VlamFtICEgY29t

Agenda


🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
KEEPING YOUR RUNWAY: A HOW TO GUIDE FOR COMMENTATORS
Host: NOTORIOUS TELFAR

Info: Keeping Your Runway: A How to Guide on having a successful function and keeping the energy moving

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
SEX APPEAL/SIREN
Host: LEGENDARY CANADIAN GODMOTHER JUJU LOUBOUTIN

Info: This workshop focuses on the physical language of selling sex appeal and seduction. We will break down specific techniques used sex siren and sex appeal performance to create an alluring and confident presence. Learn to master:

Intentional Walk & Stride: Transforming your basic walk into a mesmerizing, confident entrance.

Body Isolations: Fluid, controlled movements that draw the eye.

Floor Work & Transitions: Simple, sensual ways to move between levels and use your environment.

Eye Contact & Facial Expressions: The non-verbal cues that build instant chemistry and magnetism.

Breathing: using your breath to convey desire and pace.

Battles: learn how to stand out during a battle and create your own spotlight

Dress code: Comfortable clothing or something that makes you feel sexy, knee pads (for floor work if needed), heels for all FF.

Demographics: All level walkers welcomed.

Key Takeaways: Practical movement techniques, foundational sensual connection, and breath control.

🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
EUROPEAN RUNWAY
Host: ICONIC FOUNDING MOTHER TWIGGY PUCCI

Info: A director, producer, organizer, and healer, Twiggy Pucci Garçon has collaborated with artists, filmmakers, academics, and policymakers to increase visibility of both creative and sociopolitical agendas. Twiggy has also worked as a runway trainer and choreographer, performance artist, and special events producer collaborating with Gucci, Coach, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, GLAAD, PS1 MOMA, Reebok, and so many more. She is the International Mother for the Legendary House of Comme des Garçon, the Chief Ambassador for the Center for Black Equity, and Co-Founder of All Tea, No Shade Productions alongside NYT bestselling author George M. Johnson. Together, they are nominated for a Daytime Emmy for their “All Boys Aren’t Blue” daytime special. Twiggy was a participant in the feature-documentary “The Out List”(HBO, 2013), and is the co-writer and one of seven participants in the award-winning documentary “Kiki” (Sundance, 2016).

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
VOGUE FEMME
Host: NYC MOTHER OMI UNBOTHERED CARTIER

Info: Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be in the Mecca and work with the Mother of the year? Well, now is your chance! Come expand your movement vocabulary and deepen your voguing essence with Omi Unbothered Cartier as she takes us through a process based training to not only make you undebatable but affirm YOUR undeniable!

🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
BLACK FOLKS HAPPY HOUR

Info: For Black folks in our scene to connect. Food and non alcoholic drinks will be provided

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