Independence Day Massacre

Grand Prize Bq European Runway 1000.00
Tonight marks the first annual independence day fashion week extravaganza where some of the top designers need to showcase there finest work you are the model so tonight you need to provide a show stopping look from a high fashion designer that has inspired you bring to the runway a picture or album showing proof of your the designer that has inspired you as you display your album or photo make sure your style walk and look wows the judges and audience to the point where your designer recieves grand prize for your display

Mini Grand Bq performance (twisters Vs. Sisters) 500.00
Tonight in a cunty red white and blue effect bring us something new as you pay 10 dollars for the pot bring to the floor your powerful new move

Best Dressed Tonight you are going to the inaugural ball let your patriotic fashionable look wow the audience 100.00

OTA Urban Streetwear Bring a 2009 new school look with a old school piece let the old school piece take the judges back in the day. 1 Trophy

Virgin Runway Tonight in a patriotic effect hit the runway with a look celebrating Independence day. $$$ 1 trophy

Virgin Performance Your the master of your element and on this day you declare war. there can only be one virgin in the army and you that spot. come show the general your moves and hope he choose you. $$$ 1 trophy
Hands- in white with blue gloves Catwalks- in red with white shoes Floor- in all red
Duckwalks- in blue with a touch of red Dips- in all blue

Female Figure Runway $200.00 Your the one to stand up for the rights of women all over, you demand equal treatment tonight pick any topic dealing with womens rights and create a tee shirt displaying what you stand for

Butch REalness Bring it with a patriotic gift $$$ 1 trophy

OTA Oldway Tonight bring it is one solid color either Red White or Blue 1 trophy

Female Figure Performance Tonight bring it like GI jane and Fight till the end 1 Trophy

All American Runway The troops are off to battle and there is a war to be won in a creative military effect lead your troops to victory and bring a small flag to signify who's country your representing $$$ 1 Trophy

Womens Body Tonight as the fireworks go off let your body show in all red. 1 trophy

BQ Sex Serin The US has never been so sexy...tonight don't forget your stars catboys bring it in blue seniors in white and juniors in red to serve the American flag proudly

BQ Realness Mini Grand $250.00 Thugs vs. School Boys vs. Pretty Boys vs. Executives
Thugs: Tonight you are the leader for the black panthers bring it like a true black panther and stand up for you rights
School Boys: you have a project bring me some dead presidents photographs creatively put together on a poster bring your favorite five presidents that have made impacts in the past
Pretty Boys: in red and white with a white hat bring us two photos of yourself that shows u shine through in realness
Executives: Its july the forth I need all business attire when you appear at work and show your professional patriotism in your look don't forget business accessories

Female Figure Face Tonight bring it with a creative umbrella or fan 1 trophy

FemQueen Realness"To be real" have the look to match the song 1 trophy

BQID Realness Just bring it let yo realness show 1 trophy

BQ Face Tonight in all white let your carta speak for itself 1 trophy

Sneaker Vs. Sneaker Tonight bring something from 2009 that will make the judges wanna buy them from you 1 trophy

Saturday July 4, 2009
Skate Land
$20 all nite
5512 Hull Street
Richmond, Va 23224

Contact
Father Chris St. Clair at cmaxwellrags@yahoo.com
Phone:804 503 2723
Father Amp Lacroix
804 247 1355

The Legendary House of Infiniti Pittsburgh presents...

WICKED: The House Ball

Saturday May 8, 2010

Ballroom Gateway: Pittsburgh, PA

Commentated By: Legendary Selvyn Khan & Legendary Neiman Marcus Escada

Ballroom Headquarters: Hazelwood YMCA, 4713 Chatsworth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207

Elegant Tables: $100 in advance - $125 at the door

Doors open 11:30 pm - L.S.S. 1:00 am - Grand House March 1:30 am - Ball Begins 2:00 am

$20 before 12 midnight - $25 after midnight

For 20 years the Legendary House of Infiniti has graced the ballroom floor nationwide with talent, creativity, sportsmanship, pride, respect and OVAHNESS!! Tonight, we will pay homage to the legendary legacy, celebrate the Pittsburgh chapter's first House Ball and "The New Testament" of Infiniti.

Grand Prize $1,000

WICKED - Bizarre Runway: Open to All

Wicked = Evil or morally bad! Bizarre = Strikingly out of the ordinary!

In an EXCLUSIVE wicked creation with a show stopping entrance, tell us your darkest untold story in the ULTIMATE bizarre effect! Your production must be on point, your walk must be devastating and your effect must be extraordinary.

Mini Grand Prizes

$500 Edward Sissorhands: BQ Performance - In a replicated Edward Sissorhands look, slice the judges up with deadly hands a nasty performance! Elements is a must! Bring it, turn it, serve it and mean it!
$200 The Addams Family: Realness as a House - They're creepy and there kooky, mysterious and spooky. There all together ooky, the Addams family! With 2 Butch Queens and 2 Female Figures, bring the Addams family to the Infiniti ball.

$200 The Sorceress: Female Figure Performance - Great sorcerers have been known to use their power for evil casting spells. Tonight, you will use your "Power of the Pussy" by recreating your favorite well known sorceress. 

$100 The Craft: Commentator vs. Commentator - A hex has been cast upon you to be the master of tongues. With the most wicked and shadiest chant in the land, show us how you will be the new ruler of the craft! 

Realness

BQ Thug Realness - Tales from the Hood: Either a blood or a crypt, represent your color and hood.

School Boy Realness: Harry Potter - From the school of Harry Potter, bring us your book of spells with the names of the school boys you despise.

Executive Realness: Greed - Greed is the desire for material, wealth or gain. Present your greedy business plan to the judges, using one of Pittsburgh's fortune 500 companies.

Pretty Boy Realness: The Omen - Dressed in all black like the Omen.

Female Figure Realness: Nightmare on Elm Street - You were raped by Freddy Kruger in your dreams and gave birth to his child! Reveal to us the "death" baby that you and Freddy conceived in a stroller.

Butch vs. Transman Realness: Boys Don't Cry - Recreate the look, Plaid shirt and jeans.

Runway

BQ European Runway: Saw - Jigsaw at its best! Recreate the look, slay the walk, and don't forget your secret weapon!

BQ All American Runway: Phantom of the Opera - In a high fashion Phantom effect, give us an All American walk in the name of the longest running Broadway show in history!

New Runway: Beatlejuice - We say your name three times and at the runway you appear...pumping!

Female Figure Runway: Alice in Wonderland - Off with their heads! Is what your will say, and the runway is what you must slay! Bring it as the Queen of Hearts.

BQ Up In Pumps: The Harlot - In a nasty all black 4 inch pump, come make that money honey!

Fashion

Urban Streetwear vs. High Fashion Streetwear: In a fashionable blend of both worlds, bring multiple pieces with a secret weapon.

Best Dressed - The Villain (Male Figure) vs. The Villainess (Female Figure) - Pure head to toe ovahness. Create your own villain or villainess look.

Sex and Body

Female Figure Sex Siren: The Lust - Lust is the deep sexual desire for another. In red or black lingerie, make us scream for your ice cream!

BQ Sex Siren vs. Jr. vs. Catboy: Trios - Three is a crowd...or is it? With a sexy 8x10 photo of your favorite celebrity sex siren, make us lust for you and him.

BQ Body: Masters of the Universe - Models physique is what we request. Bring us the body of the universe at its best.

Performance

BQ Realness with a Twist: Stephen King's IT - Killer clowns is what we want to see. Twisting to the floor crazy, cunty and free! Get your 10s in your own everyday realness effect.

Virgin Performance: Pet Cemetery - You have been reincarnated into your favorite animal. Which kind of pet are you?

Oldway vs. New Way: Friday the 13^th - Brit it as Jason at Camp Crystal Lake. Give us old way and new way at its best with precision and style!

Hand Performance vs. Arms Control: The Mask - In your favorite mask with gloves, write us a story that we never seen before.

Face

BQ Face of All Kinds - Faces of Death: Pure CARTA is what we request! Bring us a carta so fierce that it brings us to death! Light vs. Brown vs. Dark vs. Big. 4 trophies.

Female Figure Face - Death Becomes Her: You have drunken the potion of eternal beauty. Give us a face that will live forever!

For more information please contact:

Father Sir Christopher Infiniti (269) 598-7664 or OnFireBoy269@aol.com Pittsburgh/Detroit

Mother Storm Infiniti (810) 210-5648 Pittsburgh/Detroit

Icon Father Ross Infiniti (347) 994-5834 New York

Legendary Mother Solomon (773) 354-4068 Chicago

TWISTED REALITY!!!!!

BQUID REALNESS: CHARM SCHOOL
You have been a bad girl and must now clean up your act in Charm School. In a naughty school girl effect, DISMISS these other bitches and show the judges how REAL you are.

FQ REALNESS: THE "REAL" HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA
DRAMA keeps this reality show top in its class... tonight to prove yourself the best in your class. Bring it just as one of the Fab Five Atlanta Divas would... OUTFIT right, HAIR whipped, MAKE-UP Flawless and your SHOE GAME tight...cuz...WHO GON' CHECK YOU BOO??

BQ THUG: THE "REAL" WORLD
You have been casted to appear on "The REAL World". Will you be
outted as this seasons token gay cast member or will your sexual
orientation be kept a secret until the season is complete. Bring it in Jean Shorts, a Fresh White Tee and a Fitted.

EXECUTIVE REALNESS: THE APPRENTICE
The Legendary Entrepreneur, Mr. Donald Trump is looking for an assistant to work with him on an upcoming projection project for Trump Towers of Washington DC. You have been selected to be interviewed by a panel of real estate investors, architects, contractors and Mr. Trump himself. Will you have what it takes to land the job or will you hear the legendary line... "YOU'RE FIRED!!!!!"

THE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL / JR EXECUTIVE REALNESS: I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY
(THIS IS A NEW CATEGORY FOR THE SCHOOLBOYS THAT ARE READY TO GRADUATE ON TO NEW CATEGORY)
Mr. Combs is looking for a new personal assistant. He is looking for the young professional, fresh out of college or grad school that is looking to start a promising career in the executive side of the entertainment industry. Bring your resume, business cards, portfolio and all other accessories essential for you to become the next big executive!

BUTCH VS TRANSMAN REALNESS: MICHAEL IRVIN PRESENTS
The Hall of Famer is casting a few good men to star in his untitled
Football Ball Reality Show. Show up to the audition full prepared in
FOOTBALL attire...no Helmets!

FEMALE FIGURE BEST DRESSED: GIRL MEETS GOWN
We all know you are a Fashionista! Tonight we want to see you in the epitome of true elegance. Hit the runway in a rock-socking gown fit for any black tie event, accessories are a MUST but too many may cause a BUST!

SNEAKER VS SNEAKER: INTERVENTION
You have an insane addiction to HOTTT Footwear. Tonight your house as planned an intervention for you to try and tame your outrageous addiction. The first step in recovery is to admit you have a problem. Prove you have an addiction to footwear and flood the runway with the hottest footwear you have. An addiction is more than one pair!!!!

FOOT AND EYE WEAR: THE BIGGEST LOSER
Tonight we want to see you come in a your hot to death shoe and the sickening eyewear that you KNOW you should of won in! The judges sent you packing the first time, but tonight you will bring back those trophy-worthy pieces and show why you ARE NOT the Biggest Loser.

BEGINNERS RUNWAY: FEAR FACTOR
A defiant walker with no fear of a runway challenge. Tonight we will not ask you to eat bugs or drink a disgusting concoction! BUT we will ask you to either pose on cue, give us a classic strut with no stunts, or turn up the shade and intimidate your potential opponents. Calling all the new runway girls with NO FEAR!!!!!

BEGINNERS VOGUE: THE FIRST 48
For you, the clock starts ticking as soon as you hit the runway. Your chance of winning tonight is cut in half if you don't smash your Opponent in the FIRST 48 SECONDS!

F.F. PERFORMANCE: I LOVE NY
Tonight it's not just about a hair swing & a dip...In an "I LOVE NY" t-shirt....PERFORMANCE is what we want to see.... and ladies, let's leave the sneakers to the Butch Queens.

The OLDWAY: THE CROCODILE HUNTER
Hunt, Tackle & Lock your competitor In a Khaki Short Set...and don't forget your hat!

Realness With a Twist: THE AMAZING RACE
Tonight we want to see who will be the winners of the Amazing Race. In ALL BLACK, we're looking to see who can beat all of the challengers to make it to the final leg. The final 2 to beat all of the regular twist competition are given a pass to compete against the DIVO'S.

BQ FACE: MODEL CITY
This reality show has already borrowed one of the ballroom scenes most notable BQ Face Notables, Zeric. Tonight Model City is hosting a Model Call for the second season. We all know that the perfect model has to be ready for print, runway and in-person appearances! So bring a portfolio, and the fresh model look that Model City is asking for.

O.T.A. NEW FACE: THE BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE
BQs come dressed in a Shirt and Bow-tie, and female figures come dressed in a gown. Bestow a rose to your favorite judge.

FF SEX SIREN: LAGUNA BEACH
Show us the sexy side of you...In sexy summer beachwear.

O.T.A. THE SWITCH: AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
D.C. was known for having this category @ its Mini's & Monday Night
Madness Events @ the Edge. Well its back!!! Tonight you will step out of your comfort zone of the category(s) you're usually known for walking and shock us all walking a totally NEW and unexpected category. The crowds applause will decide the winner of this category. LET'S HAVE FUN!

MINI-GRAND PRIZES!!!

SCHOOLBOY: TOP CHEF
You are in the Top Chef preliminaries test kitchen working on perfecting your Culinary Artistry. Dressed as a CHEF will your dish fall flat or rise to Grand Prize.
(($150.00))

MALE FIGURE BEST DRESSED: TRUE LIFE: I AM A FASHIONISTO!
Can you stand out in an all WHITE SUIT? Your SUIT MUST BE WHITE, But the color and style of the Shoes, Shirt, Frame, Belt & All Accessories are all up to you. Will you blend in with your bland competitors or shine and STAND OUT as the one TRUE Fashionisto of the bunch?
(($250.00 Sponsored by Hershey Evisu))

STREET WEAR: QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY
Carson Kressley said "Who says real men can't look masculine in a
{feminine} color." Be daring and incorporate something PINK into your
street wear look.
(($250.00 Sponsored by Carlos Balenciaga))

BQ SEX SIREN: CUPID
A show based around the God of Erotic Love and Beauty...in your own
interpretation of the Cupid God...use your sexiness to win our
hearts....BOW & ARROW is a Must.
(($250.00))

PRETTY BOY REALNESS: MILLIONAIRE MATCH-MAKER
This is a two part challenge. You will get your 10's by successfully completing part one. In part one you will have to be dressed casual yet neat and bring an 8x10 head shot along with a Dating Bio Sheet that briefly tells us a little about you and the things you like and look for in someone you would date. After receiving your 10's you will be asked to come back to attend the "mixer" in which you along with other potential matches will meet the millionaire. Will you catch the millionaire's eye as well as intrigue their interest? Here is what the Millionaire is looking for: A Clean cut, attractive, well dressed, well spoken, masculine GENTLEMEN! Please keep in mind that the "mixer" will be an "after 5" event so dress accordingly!
(($250.00 Sponsored by Hypnotic & Duante Balenciaga))

F.F. RUNWAY: AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL
Tonight, Pick a look from ANY A.N.T.M. CYCLE & bring the PHOTO of that look with you. After each battle the judges will deliberate by pointing to the picture they want to see advance. Jack will call you both up and whoever photo he DOES NOT hold in his hands, you must immediately leave the runway, pack up your effect and return to your house's table... You would WANT to be on TOP!
(($250.00 Sponsored by DDOLAZS.^TM))

AMERICAN RUNWAY: MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL
Tonight Tyson Beckford is scouting for the "NEXT MALE SUPERMODEL". To get your 10's you must have a representative bring a MODELS PORTFOLIO of you showcasing 2 different looks. The looks are as follows:
1. A HIGH FASHION COUTURE MALE MODEL effect, and look
2. A fashionable URBANIZED look of your choice.
After the judges deliberate they will call back all the models that they see. Those chosen models will battle in their tailored "GO SEE" effects: BLUE JEANS, WHITE T-SHIRTS AND GLASSES.
(($350.00 Sponsored by Maurice Balenciaga))

BQ RUNWAY: PROJECT RUNWAY

GATHER ROUND DESIGNERS...Today's challenge is for you to put together a unique look using PLAID, STRIPES and POLKADOTS. Your look must have runway as well as hanger appeal. To prove both we are wanting to see your effect on a hanger, mannequin or dress form FIRST... if the judges are intrigued by your design we will then ask you to model it down the runway...You have a few months to CAUCUS... only one can stay....So trust your VISCERA because only One of you will be named the winner the rest of you will be OUT! MAKE IT WORK!!!

(($500.00 Sponsored by Keith Balenciaga))

BUTCH QUEEN VOGUE FEMME: AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW
Last year we witnessed 5 talented individuals from our ballroom family
hit the main stage and leave their mark on the A.B.D.C. stage. Pay
homage to Vogue Evolution & choose a BALLROOM EFFECT of ANYONE of the members from over the years and BRING forth a Grand Prize performance.
(($500.00))

FEMALE FIGURE FACE: RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
OHHHHH Girl you've got SHE-MAIL!!! Tonight you must pull out your best celebrity impersonations! Choose wisely divas.... Not every celebrity is choice for this challenge. So ladies, start your engines and may the best woman win!!!! Oh and in the true tradition of Rupaul's Drags Race there will be a slight addition to the challenge... So bring your Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent..... And DON'T FUCK IT UP!!!!!
(($500.00))

GRAND PRIZE: DIVO'S LIVE!
Harold Balenciaga started Diva's Live with the hottest vogue femmes, but tonight we want to see the hottest twisters compete for $1,500.00

The twisters that we have selected are known all across the nation and have left an imprint in this category. The look is totally up to you, BUT remember this is DIVO'S LIVE. This is an INVITE ONLY category and the final two from the regular twist category will be able to compete against the invited twisters.

Date: Friday, August 13th

Time: Doors open at 10PM!!! Ball will start at 11pm. It will start ON TIME!

Commentators: Jack Mizrahi and Selvin Khan

Admission: $30

Tables: $150 with refreshments

Address:

The Hampton Center

207 West Hampton Place

Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Contacts:

Andre Balenciaga (202) 486-4424 yim: dregotswagga

Anthony Balenciaga (202)906-0839 yim: skolboiaga

THE LEGENDARY HOUSE OF ESCADA

presents

THE MENTAL ASYLUM: 

Crazy About Escada

The 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Midwest Escada Ball

Saturday, December 18, 2010
Doors Open at 7pm; LSS Begins at 8pm SHARP!

McCormick Ballroom of Hermann Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology
3241 South Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Admission: Free Before 9pm; $20 after
Tables: $150 (advance purchase only)

For Category/Table Reservations:

Father Tracy Escada
708.288.7288
Tracy_escada@yahoo.com

Marcus Escada
704.737.7290
marcusetid@tmo.blackberry.net

Legendary Overall Father Neiman Marcus Escada
773.490.2936
fatherescadachi@yahoo.com

GRAND PRIZE CATEGORIES

OTA Runway - 4 trophies, 1 cash of $1,000
Legendary vs. $1,000 (or more) Club Members vs. OTYs vs. Challengers
“Dangerous Minds”
Fashion designers go into seclusion to create their most outstanding masterpieces. These dark, isolated getaways usually alter the designer’s mental state and often result in the creation of fashionable works of art that viewed as beautiful nightmares. Tonight, you will create your own beautiful nightmare by bringing an avant-garde ensemble inspired by your most dangerous weapon, the mind!!!

** Note: You must compete in the highest accomplishment based on the order in which we have them listed above. For this ball, to compete with the legendary group, you must be considered legendary for runway; $1,000 Club members must be someone who won $1,000 or more as an individual; team categories or taking it “as a house” are excluded from this league. OTYs can be from any ballroom city from any mainstream/women’s circuit awards. Challengers can be anyone who doesn’t meet any of the previous qualifications. **

OTA Fem Performance – 4 trophies, 1 cash of $1,000
Legendary vs. $1,000 (or more) Club Members vs. OTYs vs. Challengers
“Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity!”
Due to widespread delusions (false beliefs) of their being six elements of vogue and bizarre motor behaviors of only dipping and spinning, the art of voguing fem has been lost to classic symptoms of psychotic illness. With your face totally concealed tonight, you will suppress those irrational movements by performing for your 10s without dipping or spinning. (One dip or spin will result in an automatic chop!) For the battles, dips and spins will be allowed! Your performance must still be exciting and moving but will rely heavily on you being creative and original. Will your performance be enough to murder the competition or will your irrational moments get you thrown into the mental ward?

** Note: You must compete in the highest accomplishment based on the order in which we have them listed above. For this ball, to walk with the legendary group, you must be considered legendary for a fem performance category (BQ Vogue Fem, BQ Realness w/a Twist or FF Performance); $1,000 Club members must be someone who won $1,000 or more as an individual; team categories or taking it “as a house” are excluded from this league. OTYs must be for a fem performance category from any ballroom city from any mainstream/women’s circuit awards. Challengers can be anyone who doesn’t meet the previous qualifications. **

MINI GRAND PRIZE - $250.00
OTA Legendary Realness – 2 trophies
Male Figure vs. Female Figure
Another classic symptom of the mentally ill is erratic speech. Tonight, you will come and let us know one person who has been declared legendary for realness which you simply don’t see as legendary and why! Remember, erratic speech or behavior has no predictability or consistent rhythm. Makes the judges gag the entire time your speaking!

OPEN TO ALL CATEGORIES 

OTA Best Dressed – 2 trophies
Male Figure vs. Female Figure
The mentally ill have always been known to arrange awkward garments together to create their overall look. Tonight, our fashionistas will do the same! Implement a fashion "DON'T" into your overall look, but make sure it’s still the flavor and attitude of ballroom best dressed, along with your colored wig. Most importantly, be prepared to tell us which fashion don't you chose to defy! Will your fashion “NO” make our judges scream “YES?” 

OTA Commentator vs. Commentator – 1 trophy
For your 10s, you will remix the chant, “There’s a pain in my brain and it’s driving me insane…” You are allowed to use the 1st bar in its entirety; come back to battle your competition with exclusive, original chants. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

OTA Streetwear – 1 trophy
In lieu of being sentenced to jail time, the top streetwear villains have been sentenced to 200 hours of community service at their local mental asylum. Over time, you have built a strong connection with one ward of the state. You have to say goodbye and decide to come see them for one last time. Come totally done (head to toe with your head piece being a colored wig) with an international appeal in hand with a gift that would only be befitting coming from a streetwear-villian. We want the hottest, most insane looks; something NEW and exciting! Judges will score the look and the gift. (And even if you are chopped, the gift stays!) Winner takes the trophy plus all of the gifts. Who will reign as the streetwear villain? Calling the Milans, Lacroixs, Khans, Blahniks, Chanels, Balenciagas, Revlons, and whomever else thinks they have international fashion swag.

OTA Sneaker vs. Sneaker - 1 trophy
Your obsession with the hottest sneakers can’t be understood. Whether it’s one of a kind, limited edition, or exclusive...bring us something sickening!

OTA Virgin Runway - 1 trophy
In a classic white straightjacket, bring a walk that will make the crowd go insane. With your hands bound, will your mere walk set you apart from the competition? 

OTA Virgin Performance - 1 trophy
Schizophrenics are often convinced that others are out to harm them which leads to those “schizos” being fearful and withdrawn. “Kill or be killed” is often thought of those plagued byschizophrenia. Tonight, you will either kill or be killed by your fellow competitors. It is necessary that you come in all black (head to toe) to compete. 

OTA Futuristic Bizarre – 1 trophy
You’ve been committed to the mental asylum due to your irrational, delusional behavior at previous balls for 1000 years. What you witnessed at the asylum is unimaginable. Fast-forward to 3010, bring us a look straight from the mental asylum at time of your release lip-synching Pink’s “Funhouse.”

OTA Old Way vs. New Way – 2 trophies
Narcissistic personality disorder is a condition characterized by a need for admiration, extreme self-involvement, and lack of empathy for others. Tonight, you will personify this disorder by destroying the competition in a “no-holds bar,” grueling battle.

OTA Labels – 2 trophies
Male Figure vs. Female Figure
Most brides and grooms go hysterical on the day of their wedding! Tonight, will be the exception! Make the crowd go insane by adorning yourself in something old (vintage piece); something new (in current season); something borrowed and something blue!

OTA Foot & Eyewear – 2 trophies
Male Figure vs. Female Figure
Your eyewear will drive them crazy; your footwear will make them go insane. After tonight, they all will know your name! Fall/Winter 2010 pieces!

FEMALE FIGURE CATEGORIES

Female Figure Face – 3 trophies
Women vs. BQID vs. FQ 
Let's cause paranoia: the style of the beautiful Iconic Mother Danielle Revlon; the grace of the $5,000 doll herself, Legendary Mother Raquel Balenciaga and the attitude of the new school reigning divas, Mother Amiyah Chanel, Nadia Milan, Mother Shannon Khan, and Mother Lola Balenciaga....simply bring us glamour! (And remember it’s the Escada ball -- fashion forward looks are a must!)

BQID vs. FQ Realness w/ the Look & Attitude of a Celebrity – 2 trophies
One of the most memorable nights in Escada ballroom history is the evening when the realness competitors came out as celebrity look-a-likes. We will relive this night with old school and new school realness competitors coming together in 2010. Come out as the celebrity you feel you look the most like! Whether it’s Amiyah coming out as Janet Jackson,or Tonya Chanel coming out Ciara, make us know it! (No legends)

FF Sex Siren vs FF Body – 2 trophies
No more hesitation, leave us with frustration, as you come to sight -- leave us in the heat of the night! 

FF Glitz and Glam - 1 trophy
"Miss Escada 2010"
Come out tastefully done for your 10s. Remember, every aspect of your appearance will be judged! For the final battle, you will be asked to answer a question just as pagentry systems! Will your intelligence match your look and help you land the top spot? 

MALE FIGURE CATEGORIES

Male Figure Realness – 6 trophies
BQ School Boy vs. BQ Pretty Boy vs. BQ Executive vs. BQ Thug vs. Butch vs. Transman
Addiction can also be defined as a mental illness. Tonight, you will show us your addiction based on your realness category. (No legends!)
School Boy = video games
Pretty Boy = fashion/clothes
Executive = money
Thug = drugs
Butch = sex
Transman = power

Male Figure Face - 3 trophies
Butch vs. Transman vs. BQ
Tonight you will fight the condition of social phobia by coming to sell face like no other! You have absolutely gone crazy-painted like a fem queen, dressed like a GQ man, and selling it like a drag. Every face kid may not have every element, but when they step in the room, everyone still goes crazy for them. Here’s the twist, don’t forget your short cut colored wig! 

BQ vs. Transman Sex Siren – 4 trophies
Transman vs. Catboy vs. Junior vs. Senior
Who knew you secretly had a leather fetish? Make us go ballistic!

BQ Body – 2 trophies
Models vs. Muscular
Your obsession with domination has overtaken your life! Bring a dominatrix effect to the floor but don’t forget to give us body!

The 4th Annual Carolina Awards Ball

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Doors open at 5pm

Awards Presentation Begins at 6pm

LSS begins at 7pm

Commentators: ICON JACK MIZRAHI & ICON JAY BLAHNIK
DJ: LEGENDARY VJUAN ALLURE

Admission: $30 all night
Tables: $200 (seats 10 w/ refreshments)

Symphony Ballroom at the Blake Hotel Uptown Charlotte
555 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28204
Hotel Telephone Number: 704.372.4100

Group Rate: $99/per night
Group Rate Code: CAROLINA AWARDS
(You must mention this group code to get the discount rate!)

GRAND PRIZE: $1,500
BQ REALNESS W/A TWIST
1 trophy, 1 cash of $1,500
"Let the Games begin.."

Tonight, the Carolina Awards grand prize will honor an international institution, the Olympic Games. In celebration of its never-ending commitment to strong competition, we elect the 2012 grand prize to be: BQ REALNESS WITH A TWIST. We request all the hot twisters, near and far, come together and let the games begin...

For competition one (part one), you MUST come displaying your realness by depicting an actual summer Olympic game of your choice, from any country of your choice other than the United States.

Remember there are a number of different sporting competitions in which you can represent; let your imagination run wild!

For competition two (part two), you will come back as a dainty figure skater whose performing for the gold. Showcase your talent by giving us a vogue performance that we won't ever forget!

THERE WILL BE NO TAKING IT "AS A HOUSE." THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE WINNER!

MINI-GRAND PRIZE: $500
BQ VOGUE FEM
Star vs. Statement vs. Legendary
3 trophies, 1 cash of $500
"Detour: Is it a Sin to Spin?"

A DETOUR is a decision between two tasks, each with its own pros and cons:

#1 - you may ONLY spin into a dip AND give floor performance to secure your 10s.
OR
#2 - you may ONLY catwalk, duck walk & give hand performance to secure 10s.

Option #1 allows you to only spin & dip but your entire night depends on how sickening and ovah the combination lands! The end of your performance should be floor - as your dazzle the judges with your unique moves.

Option #2 allows you to give the judges the elementary elements of catwalk & duck walk - but you must end with a hand performance that will make the Icon himself stand up and cheer! Which will you chose?

With both options, the performance MUST be exciting, original and noteworthy. Remember this is for $500: your overall appearance will be judged accordingly! While no specific dress code has been requested, an awards ball worthy effect is required!

MINI-GRAND PRIZE: $500
BQ EUROPEAN RUNWAY
Small vs. Tall vs. Big vs. Legendary
4 trophies, 1 cash of $500
"International Battle Royale of Shade"

The name of the game tonight is shade. Let the battle of cultures commence! We want to see a look inspired by the culture of any country along with a prop that will make your opponent gag. Remember the culture of a country can be influenced by religion, beliefs, customs & traditions of the inhabitants. Tonight - pull out all the stunts and antics you like as your storm the runway and make this an international battle royale of shade!

PROPS cannot be things such as fireworks, explosives or anything flammable.

(Remember shade will only be accepted on the ballroom floor at this event; let's keep it's classic & clean!)

OPEN TO ALL CATEGORIES
OTA BEST DRESSED
Male Figure vs. Female Figure
2 trophies, 1 cash of $250
"Pit Stop: Las Vegas, Nevada"
Known for its wide array of store selections, your recent purchases in "Sin City" allowed you to be tastefully done while you played blackjack, roulette and craps at the Venetian. What happened in Vegas - won't stay there this time! Bring us the look and don't forget to show us how many casino chips you were able to cash.

OTA FOOT & EYE

Male Figure vs. Female Figure

2 trophies, 1 cash of $250

"Pit Stop: London, England"
While at London Fashion Week, you ran into Dame Vivienne Westwood. Known as the "Godmother of Punk" - let loose and pick a foot and eyewear that will get you a nod from the Dame herself. (current pieces only)

OTA OLD WAY VS. NEW WAY
2 trophies, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: The Pier -- New York City, NY"
While on Christopher Street, you noticed the classic movements of vogue being performed on the Pier. Something intrigued you that night so much until you went home and perfected the art of pop, dip & spin. Your partner in crime sought to learn the talent of bending, flexing and stretching. Tonight in a pair of classic Adidas and an "I LOVE NY" t-shirt, give us a timeless battle.

OTA SNEAKER VS. SNEAKER
1 trophy, 1 cash of $100
"International Phenomenon"
Sneakers aren't just shoes anymore; they've become a culture - with their own group of events and specialty boutiques in countries across the world like Los Angeles, Melbourne & Toronto. Show us your sneaker fetish by bringing one pair of hot sneakers that will make you the talk of the awards!

OTA TEAM STREETWEAR

1 trophy, 1 cash of $300
"Double Elimination"
This category requires one urban streetwear villain and one high fashion streetwear aficionado - both should bring a complete look, head to toe. To advance to the next round (battle), one team member must sit BOTH opposing members. Trends can vary from place to place but tonight the true rulers will claim the top prize!

OTA HAND PERFORMANCE
1 trophy
"Yield"
Many people whisper fab - but few scream it! Tonight you will tell us a story with your hands by giving a one-of-a-kind performance that will make the other competitors' yield.

OTA VIRGIN WARS-RUNWAY & PERFORMANCE
1 trophy each
"Non-Elimination Leg"
Come in an effect inspired by any traffic/highway sign. (ie: YIELD, STOP, etc); you will not be chopped for technique during this category. You may only compete if this is your first time WALKING a major ball. (A major ball is defined as any chapter/house ball, or any ball that features at least 20 categories hosted by a reputable ballroom personality.)

OTA LEGENDARY REALNESS

Male Figure vs. Female Figure-2 trophies
1 cash of $100
"No Leg Break"
You're legendary for realness - you've sat the best and now it's time to give us an oral history of your ballroom accomplishments. Major wins - legendary moments - and above all give your years of consistency - no ballroom breaks, vacations time-outs accepted!

OTA NEW FACE

1 trophy
"Double Length Leg"
Tonight you have two challenges to conquer to be considered the winner of this leg of the race! You must first bring an 8 x 10 colored photo to the judges that cannot be digitally altered. The judges will score that photo for all the elements of ballroom face. If successful, you will continue the race by coming out selling your face.
(BEWARE: the judges can still eliminate you if they find flaws with your face, look or selling technique.)

OTA NEW PERFORMANCE

1 trophy
"Surprise Elimination Leg"
One year or less - showcasing all five elements in HEAD to TOE black. As this is a surprise elimination leg (category), if your performance throughout any battle is unworthy after receiving your 10s - you can still be chopped! Make sure your performance is top-notch throughout the entire night.

BUTCH & TRANSMAN CATEGORIES
BUTCH FACE
1 trophy
"Express Pass to Atlantic City, NJ USA)"
You're looking to triple your money at the Borgata by holding ‘em, folding some, raising it and beating the competition in some good Texas Hold ‘Em action but it will take one sickening poster face to get the job done! Only the strongest will survive!

BUTCH SCHOOL BOY REALNESS
1 trophy
"Express Pass to Atlanta, GA (USA)"
Morehouse College has been a private, all-male higher learning institution for over 125 years. Each "man of Morehouse" has a sense of pride for his alma mater; tonight - dressed in Morehouse gear, show us your sense of pride for this black college.

BUTCH PERFORMANCE
1 trophy
"Route Information"
You've watched the butch queens vogue like fem queens for years - tonight you will honor your favorite legendary butch queen performance personality by displaying their name on your shirt and show them, "I CAN DO THAT TOO!"

BUTCH (THUG) VS. TRANSMAN REALNESS
2 trophies, 1 cash of $100
"Express Pass to Havana, Cuba"
Your recent travels to Cuba have you addicted to fine cigars. Dressed for a night on the town in Havana - show the judges' your favorite cigar!
** THIS CIGAR CANNOT BE LIT; ANY LIT CIGARS WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC CHOP! **

TRANSMAN SEX SIREN
1 trophy
"Express Pass to Ocho Rio, Jamaica"
On the white, sandy beaches of Ocho Rio - you were stopped by talent scouts seeking models for promotional literature for the beaches of the beautiful land. For your test photo shoot, come dressed for an afternoon of fun on the exotic beaches of Jamaica; will your afternoon of fun lead to a night of passion?

TRANSMAN BODY
1 trophy
"Fast Forward"
Fast forward straight to the BQ Body category and be prepared for it when it's called. The category will be called as Male Figure body with separate trophies for each division.

FEMALE FIGURE CATEGORIES
WOMEN VS. FQ BODY
2 trophies, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Paycatta City, Thailand"
Home to the Miss International Queen Pageantry system, Thailand is looking for the most beautiful body that exist! Bring it to the judges!

FF SEX SIREN
(Women vs. BQID vs. FQ)
3 trophies
"Pit Stop: Miami, FL (USA)"
South Beach is known for being home to the world's most beautiful, exotic and sensual women. Tonight, you've come to battle the best and be declared SUPREME. In a bright colored two piece - sell us sex!

FF RUNWAY
(Women vs. BQID vs. FQ)
3 trophies, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Guadalajara, Mexico"
While in Mexico, you decided to take part of the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Merging your unique fashion style to the bold & bright colors of Mexican garb, serve the runway with an sickening stride!

FF FACE
(Women vs. BQID vs. FQ vs. Big Girls)
4 trophies, 1 cash of $150
"Pit Stop: Surat, India"
With 92% of the world's diamonds being polished there, Surat is recognized as the diamond capital of the world. Your visit led to an instant appreciation for fine, polished diamonds. With an effect inspired by a girl's "best friend," sell us your everlasting carta and give us battles that we will never forget!

FF PERFORMANCE
(Women vs. BQID vs. FQ)
3 trophies, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Harajuku, Japan"
Its Ladies Night in Japan and you take center stage. In a Harajuku inspired look added with a touch of glam, give us a sexy performance that will make the geisha girls green with envy! Don't forget your heels!

BQID vs. JR FQ vs. FQ REALNESS
3 trophies, 1 cash of $200
"Reverse"
Throughout our ballroom careers, we've all been sat by someone who shouldn't have beat us! Tonight, bring us a photo of the girl who sat you - tell us the ball you were beaten and why you KNOW she's not realer than you. If she's in the building maybe you can turn your previous lost into a major win!

BUTCH QUEEN CATEGORIES
BQ SCHOOL BOY REALNESS
1 trophy, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Washington, DC (USA)"
While the nation's capital is known to being home to the Scripps National Spelling Bee; most are unaware that it too plays host to the National Geographic Bee. Tonight you and your fellow school boys are the finalists! Dressed in a dress-shirt, pair of khakis, blazer and neck-tie (no book bags) - you will receive your 10s by being asked the state capital of one of the fifty states. If you answer correctly, you are scored on your realness and enter the battle zone.

BQ PRETTY BOY REALNESS
1 trophy, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Suva, Fiji"
Known for its natural waters - your travel to Suva led to your obsession with always looking top-notch. Hey - you even drink over seven bottles of Fiji water a day. Dressed in a pair of your favorite swim trunks - show us you're the hottest pretty boy to ever grace the islands.

BQ EXECUTIVE REALNESS
1 trophy, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Wall Street --NY (USA)"
The market is highly volatile and every investor is looking for the best possible stock to invest their money. From Wall Street to a meeting with an investment club, come with your top recommendation on which stock we should invest our monies. Remember - Wall Street fashion is conservative and chic. Be fully prepared!

BQ THUG REALNESS
1 trophy, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Tripoli, Libya"
You've been called to active duty from the reserves to serve in the peace-keeping mission in Libya. Dressed in your army fatigues - will the repeal of Don't Ask - Don't Tell, will you still fit in with your fellow troops or will your mannerisms get you
second-guessed?

BQ ALL AMERICAN RUNWAY
1 trophy, 1 cash of $100
"Pit Stop: Edinburgh, Scotland"
You were pleasantly surprised to be booked for a runway show in Scotland. In your dressing room you were amazed to find the garment you would be modeling: a kilt. Tonight, show us that you can still give a masculine stride in a Scottish kilt.

BQ FACE
1 trophy, 1 cash of $250
"Yield"
You've completed an expedition by traveling to the seven wonders of the ancient world. You've seen the prehistoric monument, STONEHENGE. While in China you were amazed by the GREAT WALL and the PORCELAIN TOWER OF NANJING. You walked the roads of Egypt and saw the CATACOMBS OF KOM EL SHOGAFA. You pushed forward to Turkey and witnessed the beautiful site of the HAGIA SOPHIA but nothing was more inspirational to you than what you saw in Italy at the LEANING TOWER OF PISA and the COLOSSEUM. Fast forward to present- dressed as an ancient Roman - your tedious journey has not taken away for your polished, perfected and lovely carta. Tonight, you will sell your face and become the 8th wonder of the world.

BQ SEX SIREN
(Catboy vs. Junior vs. Senior)
3 trophies, 1 cash of $100
"Intersection"
Tonight the most desired and lusted after of the ballroom will meet at the intersection of the runway in hand with their favorite aphrodisiac to serve to the judges. Remember an aphrodisiac only increases sexual desire - will the judges think yours is suitable or will your look have you turned away?    

MALE FIGURE BODY
(Muscular vs. Model vs. Transman) - 3 trophies
"Roadblock"
Its almost summer and the streets of Los Angeles are always congested! You're guiding traffic in all that heat so in a pair of tiny blue shorts and a tailored white dress shirt , show us how fit you are for the job!

RULES OF PARTCIPATION

1. Glitter, spray paint and face paint is not allowed in the ballroom. Anyone caught with these items will be disqualified from competition and subject to ejection from ballroom.
2. Other than grand prize part two, productions or cd introductions are not allowed and will not be accepted by DJ.
3. Any acts of aggression or violence will not be tolerated and will result in immediate ejection from venue.
4. Smoking is not allowed inside ballroom. (You must go outside to designated area.)

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO ANY OF THESE RULES!

4th Annual Carolina Awards Contacts
Hotel Information & Directions, contact:
Father Chickken Ebony
336-862-3852

Table Reservations, contact:
Legendary Robert Allure
919-758-4708

Godfather Tim Tim Chanel
980-253-8797

Category Descriptions, contact:
Legendary Mother Econ Blahnik
910-818-3145

Marcus Escada
202-681-7290