House of Suarez presents the Death By Glitter Vogue Ball

ALL THAT GLITTERS iS NOT GOLD... IT’S VOGUE

HOUSE OF SUAREZ RETURNS WITH THE DEATH BY GLITTER VOGUE BALL

Following the massive success of the Justice Vogue Ball in 2010, Renowned Dance Company House of Suarez return with the ‘Death By Glitter Vogue Ball’, which will stomp into the Black-E, Great George St, Liverpool on Saturday 1 October. 

For one night only club culture meets high art in a dazzling battle for supremacy on the Runway. If you thought Harry Potter and Lord Voldermort had the ultimate fight to the death, you were wrong. This is the fiercest fight that you’ll see in 2011 and it’ll be the most magical one of them all.

Hosted by the one and only Rikki Beadle Blair (Actor, Director, musician and Gay Rights Ambassador), the Death by Glitter Vogue Ball promises a feast to the eyes and the senses, glitter is the one thing on this menu, so get ready to splurge.

Filled with seriously sexy human specimens, bizarre creatures, lady-boys and everything else in-between when the Vogue Ball rocks up to put the bass back in your walk in what promises to be Liverpool’s most glittering event of 2011.

A dance form popular in the 1970s and 80s, Vogueing began in the New York gay scene as a non-aggressive battle between two feuding individuals or group (houses) who chose to use dance instead of violence to settle differences. Vogueing often imitated the perfect lines and flexibility of model poses seen in fashion magazine such as Vogue, from which the dance got its name. No touching was allowed during vogue challenges, even though dancers would often become intertwined in each other’s extended arms, legs and hand moves. The Voguer with the best dance moves was declared the winner of the battle. There were different styles of the vogue, including pantomimes or moves imitating the challenger.

The Death By Glitter Vogue Ball will showcase this stunning form of dance, which is now synonymous with Madonna’s massive 1990s hit ‘Vogue’. Several Vogueing Houses from across the country will compete to win cash prizes and dance supremacy in front of a distinguished panel of Judges.  This year’s categories include Bizare, Solos, Boy/Femme Realness, Club Freak, Erotica and Choreography in addition to the battle for Best House. This title is given to the House that shows full involvement and embraces most of the categories, if not all of them.

The evening will begin with a dazzling performance from Artistic Director of House of Suarez, Darren Suarez who will create his sparkle-tastic new dance piece Death by Glitter with the other members of the House of Suarez. Following this, the competition will get underway.

Those in attendance are asked to grab their glitterfied Basques, masks and panty hose to come dressed and ready to sparkle. This is the one event of the year were boys and girls can dress as outrageously and be flamboyant as they dare! Take inspiration from the glitter and ensure that your attire will dazzle the crowd, make sure you aren't outshone on the Runway.

Darren Suarez, Artistic Director of House of Suarez said ‘We want to see people from all walks of life and every scene taking part at the Vogue Ball. We want to see you dressed to impress in your glitziest outfit and ready to party. We want to create an environment that the local LGB&T Community is proud of and feel that they can express themselves at in a similar way that they can at a Pride event. It’s going to be an incredible evening and there are dozens of Divas already rehearsing to make sure that they put on a stunning show. You’re going to need sunglasses to cope with all of the sparkle. It’s definitely going to be a night to remember’

For a short video introduction to Darren Suarez, Vogueing and the Vogue Ball, check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vBWQGY2cU4

The Death by Glitter Vogue Ball will be bigger, better, camper and more glittering than anything which has gone before. Prepare to tear up the runway in the most glitter-tastic event of 2011.

Don’t just stand there let’s get to it strike a pose there’s nothing to it...

VOGUE

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

The “Runway” Death by Glitter Vogue Ball

The Black –E, Great George St (nr China Town), Liverpool

Saturday 1^st October 2010,

Doors Open at 7.30pm,

Tickets: £15*

How to Book:  Go online to www.houseofsuarez.co.uk or book in person at:  

(In person bookings are subject to a fee)

THIS IS STRICTLY AN OVER 18s EVENT ONLY

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‘RUNWAY’ THE JUSTICE VOGUE BALL GOES INTERNATIONAL

VOULEZ VOUS VOGUE AVEC MOI?

‘RUNWAY’ THE JUSTICE VOGUE BALL GOES INTERNATIONAL

House of Suarez are delighted to announce that “RUNWAY” - The Justice Vogue Ball, to be held at Liverpool’s Nation (Cream Super Club) on Friday 29^th October from 7pm will feature performers from across the globe, making this a competition international proportion.

JoJo Zolina of Vancouver’s ‘House of Dangercat’ will Jet in especially for the Ball, Jojo will perform a short piece before taking his place on the judging panel beside Liverpool’s own Pete Price who has also been confirmed to pass comment on the evening’s offerings.

Zolina lived in the Philippines until he was 12 and has a big personality on-stage, with his dancing incorporating a plethora of styles: the Filipino folk dancing, acrobatics, vogueing, locking, bhangra, and more. His earliest influence was watching his uncles break-dance in the streets of Manila. It’s Jojo’s mission to teach others how to Vogue. He says that “this type of dancing just requires an open mind and lots of attitude.... “It’s like Pride, where we celebrate everyone.”

Jojo explains ‘ Vogeuing was born in New York in the 1970s after disco was driven underground as the “devil music” associated with gay culture. Those dancers responded to the music, they created a whole new language. More than a fad. I can’t wait to see what Liverpool can do on the RUNWAY, it’s fantastic to be able to come and perform in such a great, cultural city and I’m expecting a lot from the Vogueing Houses.’

Continuing the international flavour, House of Savage will ‘whack’ in from the Netherlands to compete in the fierce categories such as Bizarre, Club Freak, Femme Realness (drag) and Erotica. House of Savage is made up of dancers from the ‘Got Skills Crew’ based in Rotterdam. Got Skills is an organisation which is engaged in creating abilities for future development of urban art forms and artists. Founded in 2007 by Jason Jeandor, Ingeborg van Weissenbruch & Osman Batal, the company has its own society full of motivated, talented dancers and produces awe inspiring shows for the most divergent of purposes; the Vogue Ball will be no exception as they lay down the Vogueing gauntlet and threaten to tear up the competition. Will you stand in their way?

This year’s home grown houses include Liverpool based House of LIPA and Manchester’s own House of Fierce who will both join in the battle for ultimate vogueing supremacy against House of Suarez, House of Sian and a number of other houses from across the UK. Renowned actor, writer and dancer Rikki Beadle Blair is sure to make an impression as he keeps it all together in his role as Master of Ceremonies for the evening and renowned ‘Black Angel’ DJ Claud Cunningham sets the ‘wheels of steel’ spinning with a mix of old and new skool pop, hip hop, R ‘n’ B, house, disco and funk. Some serious sexy human specimens, bizarre creatures, and live Pa's will also stomp down the runway in the fierce fashion we have come to expect from a Liverpool Vogue Ball.

Legendary radio broadcaster and panel member Pete Price said ‘I am excited that I’ve been invited to be a judge – what Darren Suarez is bringing to Liverpool with the Vogue Ball is something not to be missed ! If you are outrageous, over the top, full of energy, and want to be part of one of the greatest happenings since 08 then join the House of Suarez. (I haven’t a clue what I’m going to wear!) ’

“RUNWAY” The Justice Vogue Ball is one of Culture Liverpool’s 10 for 2010 commissions and is also a major highlight in the calendar of the LEAP 2010 year of dance.

With all of the luscious bodies, fantastical creations, Hot House Dancers, Vicious Voguers, Wonderful Whackers, and Delightful Drag Queens. “Runway” - The Justice Vogue Ball will be the event of the year, make sure you get your tickets as only a few remain. What are you waiting for?

Gentlemen, start your engines and may the best Diva win!

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

The “Runway” Justice Vogue Ball

Nation, Wolstenholme Square, Liverpool L1 4JJ.

Friday 29^th October 2010,

Doors Open at 7pm,

Tickets: £15*

How to Book: Call the Liverpool Echo Arena Live Hotline on 0844 8000 400 (Mon–Sat 9am-9pm and Sun 10am–4pm) or go online to www.echoarena.com*.

Alternatively, book in person at Liverpool Echo Arena Box Office or at Resurrection and News from Nowhere, Bold Street, Liverpool.*

*Tickets subject to booking fee

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