‘RUNWAY’ THE JUSTICE VOGUE BALL GOES INTERNATIONAL

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‘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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Garlands announced as official Vogue Ball after party venue

CALLING ALL DIVAS!

HIT THE DANCEFLOOR AT THE EXCLUSIVE GARLANDS VOGUE BALL AFTERPARTY

As House of Suarez pull on their most fabulous couture and highest heels in preparation for Liverpool’s “RUNWAY” – The Justice Vogue Ball, which takes place on Friday 29^th October, we are delighted to announce the location of the exclusive VIP after party! Mother and Artistic Director of House of Suarez, Darren Suarez, is calling all Divas to hit the Garlands dance floor after the performance and show us what your made of

If the “Runway” performance has you feeling fierce and you want to unleash the Diva within, you can strut your stuff at The Justice Vogue Ball’s official after party. Smashing into Garlands, Liverpool’s best loved and most outrageous club, House of Suarez is inviting every guest to make a killer entrance and whip the competition into shape with your wildest moves - literally. How freaky can you get girl?

Darren Suarez of House of Suarez said: “I am so pleased to announce our collaboration with Garlands Nightclub who are celebrating their 17^th birthday this year. Garlands was an integral part of my early dancing career and acted as a platform for me to showcase the art of Vogueing as their resident Dance Captain in 1994. A truly iconic club in Liverpool, I can’t think of a more perfect venue to celebrate the success of The Justice Vogue Ball.”

This is going to be one hot mess of a night, with its luscious bodies, fantastical creations, Hot House Dancers, Vicious Voguers, Wonderful Whackers and Delightful Drag Queens. Leather, latex, lipstick and lace, we want it all. Get those claws out girls - If you think you’ve got it, you’d better show it!

Tickets for “RUNWAY” – The Justice Vogue Ball are on sale now and at only £15 include free entry to the scandalous VIP after party, sure to be the event of the year. Make sure you get your tickets quick – we wouldn’t want to see you get chopped!

Don’t forget, there is still time to enter yourself and/or your House in to the competition. With 6 fabulous categories to perform in, this is the perfect opportunity to strut your stuff for cash prizes! For more info visit www.houseofsuarez.co.uk or email runwayvogueball@gmail.com “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.

You know what they say girls, Mother always knows best, so don’t just stand there let’s get to it. Strike a pose there’s nothing to it...

VOGUE

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 – 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 News from Nowhere bookshop, and Resurrection, Bold Street, Liverpool. (Tickets subject to booking fee)

THIS IS STRICTLY AN OVER 18s EVENT ONLY

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