Community Day: Color the Block

A day celebrating Ballroom and its Afro- and Latin American roots through various workshops, performances, samba, street food, and a Mini Kiki. Come kii with us and Color the Block!

This is an open event for the community; a safe space for expression and fun. Everyone is welcome to come together and celebrate!

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16:00 - 18:00 | WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1 | Craft Workshop

‍Workshop 2 | Wig Workshop

Workshop 3 | Fun & Games

‍Note: All workshops happen at the same time! You can choose which one to join.

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18:00 - 19:30 | STREET DINNER

Colombian street food from Claudia’s straight from their food truck.

Performance by @Qottonz

‍MC @themaybelline

‍DJ @way.too.oishi

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‍19:30 - 19:45 | DESSERT

Performance by @msfresitaa

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‍19:45 - 21:00 | MINI KIKI: Street Life

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CATEGORY ORDER:

🏆Designer’s Delight  | CROWNED CAP | In streets-culture, a cap has always been a crown. Latin American and Caribbean alchemy turns leftovers into untouchable fashion statements no one can ignore. Bring it in your one-of-a-kind, (wildly) customized cap, heavy with who you are and show us why nobody can touch your crown!

🏆Runway | Bring it with statement sunglasses and make sure you sell it on the runway!

🏆Performance | Bring your best street style prop and give us a show! (OV Chip card, Newspaper, Pizza box, Street sign, Takeout cup, etc)

🏆Sex Appeal | Bring your own version of a video vixen.

🏆Realness | It’s summertime, so we want to see you shine, bring it in a multicolored look!

🏆Shake Dat Ass | What is street culture without a little dancing? No dress code required.*All categories are OTA (open to all) and will have ONE grand prize.