The Candyland Ball Hosted by Demba 007
It’s time for our annual pride ball and this year's theme is candyland so get ready if you have a sweet tooth!
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Ballroom culture originated within Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities as a space for expression, resistance, and belonging. At its core, it celebrates inclusivity. Welcoming people of all identities, backgrounds, and appearances to participate and be seen.
What began as drag balls evolved into a vibrant culture of performance, fashion, and competition. One of its most iconic elements is voguing, a dance style inspired by the poses of fashion models in Vogue magazine. Since the 1960s, different styles have emerged, including Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Femme. Always delievered 100% attitude.
Ballroom gained wider recognition in the early 1990s through Madonna’s Vogue and the documentary Paris Is Burning, which offered an intimate look into the lives, struggles, and creativity of the New York ballroom scene.
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Ballroom terms
Fem Queen – A trans woman
Butch Queen – A gay man
Butch Queen in Drag – A gay man presenting a female illusion
Chop – To be eliminated in a ball
Dip – A controlled drop to the floor during a performance (often miscalled “death drop”)
Tea – Gossip or the latest news
Shade – A subtle or witty insult, not always obvious at first
Virgin – Someone new to the scene, just starting to walk
Realness – The ability to present and be perceived as a certain identity in everyday society
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Status within the scene
Star – New to the scene but already gaining attention
Statement – Active for 5+ years and well established
Legend – 10+ years in the scene, widely respected for battles and wins
Icon – 20+ years in the scene, internationally recognized and often a leading figure or “parent” within the community
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CATEGORIES WITH DESCRIPTIONS
Beginners Runway - Mmmm Marabou
The Famous Swedish chocolate that’s famous for its amazing rich chocolate taste.
Bring it in a Yellow, blue and red outfit.
Beginners Performance - Sugar Rush
We have all had a sugar rush where the energy is on top and we can’t stop running around. Bring it in a look with vibrant colors and make sure you Pop Pop Pop!
MF Face - Chocolate Luxury
Smooth skin, rich browns, golds, caramel tones, expensive like premium chocolate.
Bring it in a brown or caramel look and show the judges how smooth you can be with selling face.
FF Face - Cotton Candy Princess
Soft glam, pastel beauty, dreamy makeup, feminine fantasy.
Bring it in a look inspired by candy with tulle and make sure you fluff fluff fluff it up!
EU Runway/AA Runway - Candy cane Couture
The red and white combination in candy sticks always makes us think of the famous candy cane that’s associated with Christmas.
Bring it in a red and white look inspired by a candy cane. And don’t forget to bring the fashion
(Overall Runway Cash Prize)
MF Performance - Reeses
We all love us some reeses with their peanut butter and chocolate mix.
Bring it to the judges in an Orange look with yellow details.
FF Performance - Bubs
The candy that put Sweden on the Candy Map.
Bring it in a pastel look inspired by one of the Bubs.
(Overall Performance Cash Prize )
Fashion Killa - Candy Couture
Avant-garde fashion inspired by sweets, wrappers, sugar textures, luxury confectionery.
Hands Performance - Taffy Fingers
Flexible, stretchy, hypnotic hand performance. Bring it in a red look and incorporate strings!
Arms Control - Licorice
Wear an all black look inspired by licorice
New Way - Bilar (Cars)
The Swedish candy that is famous for their 3 different colors and the question if they taste the same? Bring it in a pink, white or green look.
Old Way - Vintage Cookie box
We all remember when our grandparents had these old cookie jars but there were not really any cookies in them but sewing material or other stuff. :( Bring it like the cookie box in a blue and beige look.
Sex Siren - Sweet & Sticky
Seduction dripping like melted candy.
Bring it in a wet-look, glossy, and show the judges why you're so irresistible.
Body - Candy-Coated Body
Show off sculpted perfection with shimmer, gloss, crystals, latex, or barely-there looks.
Bring it with your body and highlight your hot spots with shimmer,make sure the judges see all your curves and forms.
FQ Realness - Candy fair
Is your candy the best candy in the world? Show the judges why your candy is the best in the world.
Bring it in a corporate look and sell your candy to the judges.
“Candy of some sort is mandatory to showcase to the judges”
Pretty Girl Realness - Miss Candyverse
Mirror mirror on the wall who is the prettiest of them all? There’s only one spot for thee Miss Candyverse!
Wear a look that you would wear if you would walk in a beauty contest.
BQ Realness - Candy Burglar
You just got into candy jail because you stole the best candy in the world because your addicted to it. The judge said if you can prove to him why that candy is the best candy in the world then you’re free to go.
Come dressed in a court look bringing the candy you stole and convince the judges why they should let you go.
Executive Realness - Candy King
Your candy company is growing and you're now at the top of the hill when it comes to candy and now you need to come up with a new candy creation.
Bring it to the judges with a presentation of your new candy and show them why they should have it in their store.
TM Realness - Bodega boss
In a Bodega you will find everything from salty snacks to sweet treats and the boss is the one that keeps the business running.
Come wearing your work outfit to your own Bodega.
Lip Sync - Candyland rush
10:s send in a song of your choice that has something to do with candy.
Bring it in a look inspired by your favorite candy.
Battles:
Milkshake - Kelis
Candy - Cameo
Candy shop - 50 cent
California Gurls - Katy Perry
Candyman - Christina Aguilera
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Ballroom culture originated within Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities as a space for expression, resistance, and belonging. At its core, it celebrates inclusivity. Welcoming people of all identities, backgrounds, and appearances to participate and be seen.
What began as drag balls evolved into a vibrant culture of performance, fashion, and competition. One of its most iconic elements is voguing, a dance style inspired by the poses of fashion models in Vogue magazine. Since the 1960s, different styles have emerged, including Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Femme. Always delievered 100% attitude.
Ballroom gained wider recognition in the early 1990s through Madonna’s Vogue and the documentary Paris Is Burning, which offered an intimate look into the lives, struggles, and creativity of the New York ballroom scene.
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Ballroom terms
Fem Queen – A trans woman
Butch Queen – A gay man
Butch Queen in Drag – A gay man presenting a female illusion
Chop – To be eliminated in a ball
Dip – A controlled drop to the floor during a performance (often miscalled “death drop”)
Tea – Gossip or the latest news
Shade – A subtle or witty insult, not always obvious at first
Virgin – Someone new to the scene, just starting to walk
Realness – The ability to present and be perceived as a certain identity in everyday society
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Status within the scene
Star – New to the scene but already gaining attention
Statement – Active for 5+ years and well established
Legend – 10+ years in the scene, widely respected for battles and wins
Icon – 20+ years in the scene, internationally recognized and often a leading figure or “parent” within the community
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CATEGORIES WITH DESCRIPTIONS
Beginners Runway - Mmmm Marabou
The Famous Swedish chocolate that’s famous for its amazing rich chocolate taste.
Bring it in a Yellow, blue and red outfit.
Beginners Performance - Sugar Rush
We have all had a sugar rush where the energy is on top and we can’t stop running around. Bring it in a look with vibrant colors and make sure you Pop Pop Pop!
MF Face - Chocolate Luxury
Smooth skin, rich browns, golds, caramel tones, expensive like premium chocolate.
Bring it in a brown or caramel look and show the judges how smooth you can be with selling face.
FF Face - Cotton Candy Princess
Soft glam, pastel beauty, dreamy makeup, feminine fantasy.
Bring it in a look inspired by candy with tulle and make sure you fluff fluff fluff it up!
EU Runway/AA Runway - Candy cane Couture
The red and white combination in candy sticks always makes us think of the famous candy cane that’s associated with Christmas.
Bring it in a red and white look inspired by a candy cane. And don’t forget to bring the fashion
(Overall Runway Cash Prize)
MF Performance - Reeses
We all love us some reeses with their peanut butter and chocolate mix.
Bring it to the judges in an Orange look with yellow details.
FF Performance - Bubs
The candy that put Sweden on the Candy Map.
Bring it in a pastel look inspired by one of the Bubs.
(Overall Performance Cash Prize )
Fashion Killa - Candy Couture
Avant-garde fashion inspired by sweets, wrappers, sugar textures, luxury confectionery.
Hands Performance - Taffy Fingers
Flexible, stretchy, hypnotic hand performance. Bring it in a red look and incorporate strings!
Arms Control - Licorice
Wear an all black look inspired by licorice
New Way - Bilar (Cars)
The Swedish candy that is famous for their 3 different colors and the question if they taste the same? Bring it in a pink, white or green look.
Old Way - Vintage Cookie box
We all remember when our grandparents had these old cookie jars but there were not really any cookies in them but sewing material or other stuff. :( Bring it like the cookie box in a blue and beige look.
Sex Siren - Sweet & Sticky
Seduction dripping like melted candy.
Bring it in a wet-look, glossy, and show the judges why you're so irresistible.
Body - Candy-Coated Body
Show off sculpted perfection with shimmer, gloss, crystals, latex, or barely-there looks.
Bring it with your body and highlight your hot spots with shimmer,make sure the judges see all your curves and forms.
FQ Realness - Candy fair
Is your candy the best candy in the world? Show the judges why your candy is the best in the world.
Bring it in a corporate look and sell your candy to the judges.
“Candy of some sort is mandatory to showcase to the judges”
Pretty Girl Realness - Miss Candyverse
Mirror mirror on the wall who is the prettiest of them all? There’s only one spot for thee Miss Candyverse!
Wear a look that you would wear if you would walk in a beauty contest.
BQ Realness - Candy Burglar
You just got into candy jail because you stole the best candy in the world because your addicted to it. The judge said if you can prove to him why that candy is the best candy in the world then you’re free to go.
Come dressed in a court look bringing the candy you stole and convince the judges why they should let you go.
Executive Realness - Candy King
Your candy company is growing and you're now at the top of the hill when it comes to candy and now you need to come up with a new candy creation.
Bring it to the judges with a presentation of your new candy and show them why they should have it in their store.
TM Realness - Bodega boss
In a Bodega you will find everything from salty snacks to sweet treats and the boss is the one that keeps the business running.
Come wearing your work outfit to your own Bodega.
Lip Sync - Candyland rush
10:s send in a song of your choice that has something to do with candy.
Bring it in a look inspired by your favorite candy.
Battles:
Milkshake - Kelis
Candy - Cameo
Candy shop - 50 cent
California Gurls - Katy Perry
Candyman - Christina Aguilera
Where is it happening?
Hammarby Slussväg 2, 11860 Stockholm, Sweden, Hammarby Slussväg 2, SE-118 60 Stockholm, Sverige, Stockholm, Sweden
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