13053 Ashland Ave, Calumet Park, IL 60827
Midwest awards OTY approved for year 2024
Doors open at 6 LSS at 7pm
Commentators:Snookie West and Legendary Denim Balmain
Entry: $30 general admission, $40vip
The Time Machine: Back To Ballroom
$1,000 OTA Sex Siren- “Sexy Is as Sexy Does” (Bq vs Fq vs Women Vs Drags Vs Transman vs Legends vs big girls)7 Trophies
Cat woman is Seductively known for her supervillain antics; often captivating the attention of Batman, distracting him for protecting Gotham City. With her seductive walk and enticing purr of her tongue, she is known to whip out her opponent. Batman on the other hand with his deep seductive voice, and chiseled body, one that any girl would want to hold. Tonight, seduce the judges in a sexy cat woman or batman look hopeful to save the day, don’t forget your mask and cape… You will need it.
$1,500 OTA Performance- “I am the cats Meow” ( Bq vs Fq vs Women Vs Twisters vs Drags Vs Old wayVs New way vs Big Boys vs Big Girls ) 9 trophies
Ballroom has crowned many Kings and Queens of vogue, but tonight we take it back to the masters of vogue. Paying Homage to some of ballrooms greatest and bringing to life some of ballroom most Iconic moments.
Bq Vogue fem- Paying homage to the Legendary iconic masters of Vogue (The Gloves). We want you to bring it in distress jeans, ovah boot, spray painted shirt, and don’t forget your glove (Silk, satin, suede etc) DO YOUR REASERCH!
Fq- Some of ballrooms greatest moment were made by iconic FQ like deja, Sania, Allura, Yolanda, Meeka, Janeese, Yazmine and more. Bring to life an iconic moment that one of ballroom Queens has stamped history with.
Women- You created history stepping on ballroom floor, paving the way for your sisters. Tonight we want to see a good old cat fight. In a full body jumpsuit and a bone snatch ponytail make your KITYYYY PURRRRR.
Drags- Come here Kitty Kitty Kitty Kitty in 2009 Icon Marco Herrera Brought all the cats out for Rags To Riches one of Chicago’ staple balls of all times. A black cat, cheetah, or Lioness; bring to life your version of a cat. MEOWWWWWWW.
Realness w/ Twist- In a world of twisted illusion, the music sometimes can make or break you. Tonight, in a fitted hat, basketball shorts, and white tanks top be prepared cause while the bros are away… the Ha will play.
Old way/New way- Who house Runs house… Bring it in a adidas track suit,bucket hat, glasses and don’t forget your rope chain.
Big Boys and Big Girls - Back in the day people have made it seem shameful to show skin… We want to see you looking and feeling sexy. Bring us a sexy look (Lingerie, Dominatrix, etc…. BE AS CREATIVE AS YOU WANT and show as much skin as you want and feel C**t
$1,000 OTA Runway- “Double take”( All American, European, FF) 3 Trophies
Ballroom is known for its underground culture, providing space that affirms all genders. In Most recent years the spectrum has evolved, and more space was made for the Gender Nonconforming community- A community that doesn’t follow stereotypes about how they should look, or dress based on female or male sex they were assigned. Tonight, we want you to EXPRESS yourself as half man half woman with a ovah walk.
$500 OTA Face-“Stone Cold face ”( MF Vs FF vs GNC) 3 Trophies
You stepped onto the ballroom floor fully equipped with your mug of mass carter. Prepared to battle your partner down with your secret weapons of structure, smile, and the art to sale it. Dressed in all white and dripped in jewels who will be crowned Stone Cold Face.
$1,000 OTA Realness- “Black excellence” (Thug, Schoolboy, Executive, Fq, Drags, Pretty boy, Transman, everyday) 8Trophies
Just like in the 1988 musical comedy-drama film written and directed by Spike Lee “School Daze.” A historically black mission college that covered topics about social movements. No matter if you’re the sports Jock, frat, soro, or simply alumni come dressed showing your school spirit all while shedding light on important messages that inform the students. Come prepared with your awareness message that effect our community of your choice (mental health, sexual health, substance use, monkey pox, and Covid19). ….
Thugs- Q dog this big dog on campus bring it in(Fraternity colors) don’t forget you gold boots
Schoolboy- Football jock, on every game day the team wear they jersey during school and today is the last game. Don’t forget your backpack
Prettyboy- Today you Cross ovah.. Some of the prettiest men we know (Fraternity colors) don’t forget you step cane. PLEASE DO NOT ADD ACTUAL FRATERNITY LETTERS OR SYMBOLS
Executive- Alumni now Dean of students come showing your school spirit wearing your college sweater.
Transman- You were brought in to college on a full ride basketball scholarship. Come bearing swag from the college that has given you the scholarship, showing school spirit.
FQ- Big sister Line em up you oversee the 2023 Sorority pledge line dressed in your pink and green (AKA colors) don’t forget your pearls. PLEASE DO NOT ADD ACTUAL LETTERS OR SYMBOLS OF SORORITY.
Drags- You’re the most popular girl on campus and newly appointed cheer captain.
Every day-Sports Director in a Nike track suit don’t forget your whistle.
$500 OTA Best Dressed-“Fashion Killa” (Mf/FF/GNC) 3trophies
When you are fashions most wanted you often pose a threat to the competition. In a look fit for the Runway, but modified to fit on the ballroom floor, Simply come done.
Hand Performance- “The Beat catcher” 1 trophy
In all black with a color glove(No black Gloves) come prepared to sit, let your hands tell a story and don’t Miss a beat.
Commentator vs Commentator- “Get Me up” 1 trophy
You are the hype man of the ballroom floor tonight. Get us up creating a chat using the word we give you.
Virgin Vogue- (Mf vs FF) 1 trophy
In all polka dot, come ready to vogue and make your name
New face-(Mf vs FF)1 trophy
In all Black with a touch of Plaid
New Runway- ( Mf vs FF) 1 trophy
In a look made of a combination of prints and let your feet do the talking.
Legendary performance- $$$ 1 trophy
Bring it in All Black
Body (BQ, FQ, Transman, Woman) 4 Trophies
Bring it like an Egyptian God or Goddess with a body to die for.
Streetwear- JUST BRING IT… CREATIVITY IS THE TIME WE ARE IN .!
