THE LAB

About this event

THE LAB is back! A practice event for the ballroom scene that’s all about creativity and play. We start with a community-only practice, featuring fashion and performance games designed to challenge your creativity and quick thinking. Experienced community members will be present as coaches to offer guidance in your category.

At 19:30, doors open for a small number of spectators, and we’ll get into a practice function with categories.

It’s time to get back into THE LAB!

CATEGORIES:
- Baby Vogue
- Surprise Fashion category
- Realness
- Face: Catch the light
- Surprise Performance category
- Runway
- The Full Fantasy (Body and Sex Siren)
- F4g out vs D¡ke out
- OTA Performance with a prop

PARTICIPANTS:
Get your free community tickets through our IG. Doors open at 17:30, the games start at 18:00, be on time.

SPECTATORS:
Buy your ticket via the website of Villa Concordia. Doors open at 19:30.

THE LAB was created in 2024 in Utrecht as a space to experiment, grow, and get together as a community.

Visual by Elia van den Bergh.

practical information

Accessibility

The venue is wheelchair accessible with accessible restrooms. We can provide additional accommodations upon request.

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Languages

Sessions are conducted primarily in English with Dutch translation available when needed.

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Environment

THE LAB is a substance-free space focused on creating a supportive atmosphere for all participants.

meet your facilitator

Andre

Founder & Artistic Director

Andre started the Utrecht Ballroom Scene in 2020 and is the Director of BALLROOM WORKS. They have been in ballroom since 2019, and have walked and won across Europe.