Dance Dance Dance: Vogue Class & Mini-Ball

Venue: šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn

Vancouver Civic Theatres Presents: Summer on šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn

DANCE DANCE DANCE: FREE POP-UP DANCE CLASSES

From Latin dance to swing and vogue, join us for an eclectic mix of FREE dance classes – no experience required! Each event includes an hour-long free dance lesson followed by social dancing as the sun sets.

Vogue Class & Mini-Ball with Van Vogue Jam - Friday August 1, 2025 from 6:30 - 9:30pm

Learn the fundamentals of Vogueing and celebrate Ballroom culture with Van Vogue Jam at VCT's Pride Weekend dance class! Enjoy a beginner-friendly lesson on the art of Voguing with a Mini-Ball to follow.

VVJ FAQ's

WHAT IS A BALL?

A BALL is an event that provides opportunities for a breadth of artists from the BALLROOM community to be seen, celebrated and supported, in the competitive BALL format. Individuals are given their “10’s” in order to move on to the battle rounds where competitors are paired into battles until there is a winner at the end of each category. The judges panel is specifically selected from the BALLROOM community. Balls are always accompanied by a COMMENTATOR and DJ for the event to flow.

WHAT IS BALLROOM?

Ballroom is a queer subculture and community founded in Harlem, NYC, by Black, Latinx, Queer and Trans folks - pioneered in the late 60’s by Crystal LaBeija.

CAN I WALK A CATEGORY?

We ask all COMPETITORS to do their research/training before walking a category. The RUNWAY is a sacred and important space in BALLROOM. To walk a category without taking time to understand the history, intent, purpose, and category specific nuances is considered disrespectful.

CAN WE TIP THE PEOPLE WALKING?

This is not a drag show, so the best way to show your appreciation for the artists is to cheer them on and give them your presence and energy - if you really want to, you can talk to the artists after their category and personally to tip them. Any tips to Van Vogue Jam can be made through our website www.vanvoguejam.com/donate

ABOUT VAN VOGUE JAM

Van Vogue Jam is a Vancouver based non-profit organization helping to support, build, and nurture the Vogue/Ballroom scene within Vancouver, BC, Canada. By facilitating pay-what-you-can and open-to-all-levels Ballroom education and Vogue classes, VVJ seeks to help contribute towards building a culture of Ballroom with the accessibility and safety of the LGBTQIA2S+ BIPOC community at its core.

In addition to offering weekly classes, VVJ organizes and produces functions such as social events, mini balls, and since 2021, their annual POSH BALL in the summer with Community Partner Vancouver Pride Society. These balls draw on both international talent and local talent to judge, participate and help nurture the scene.

Learn more at www.vanvoguejam.com

ABOUT VCT PRESENTS: SUMMER ON šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn

Vancouver Civic Theatres is excited to present Summer on šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl’a7shn, a series of FREE outdoor events taking place in July and August 2025 at 650 Hamilton Street! 

PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

Summer Sounds FREE Open-Air Concerts - Thursdays July 10-August 14 at 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Dance Dance Dance FREE Pop-Up Dance Classes - Fridays July 18-August 15 at 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Sunset Cinema FREE Outdoor Movie Screenings - Every Wednesday in August at dusk