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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 29th 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 29th 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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