THE LAB
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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.
Languages
Sessions are conducted primarily in English with Dutch translation available when needed.
Environment
THE LAB is a substance-free space focused on creating a supportive atmosphere for all participants.
meet your facilitator
Andrea
Founder & Director
Andrea started the Utrecht Ballroom Scene in 2020 and is the Director of BALLROOM WORKS. She entered ballroom in 2019, and has walked and won across Europe.
Event Schedule
- 17:30 - 18:00
- Walk-ins
- 18:00 - 19:30
- Community practice & games
- 19:30
- Doors open for spectators
- 19:30 - 22:00
- Practice function with categories
How to prepare
Prerequisites
No prior experience required. This event is open to all skill levels.
What to Bring
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs
Event Details
Venue
Concordiastraat 67A, Utrecht (Villa Concordia)
DATE & TIME
April 19, 2025
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April 19, 2025
18:00 - 22:00
Organizer
Age restrictions
18+
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