FREEDOM DAY BALL: A Pride x Juneteenth Crossover at Highpoint – Newburgh, NY

Ballroom event celebrating Black Queer freedom! Come as a spectator (Gen. Adm.) or sign up to compete for trophy & cash (Black LGBTQ folk)

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QTBIPOC: Kiki before the ball 4:00 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION: Doors open at 7:00 PM

BALLROOM CATEGORIES (Trophy + $1,000 in total cash prizes!)

(want to know more about ballroom? Come to our film screening of Paris Is Burning on Thursday, June 11th at the Newburgh Free Library!)

Say It Loud! (OTA Commentator VS Commentator) / $100 + Trophy – Give your best vocal presence over a vogue beat! Must use at least 3 of the following words: BLACK PRIDE FREE LOUD POWER
Revolutionary Runway (OTA Runway) / $75 + Trophy – Model your favorite Black Queer revolutionary. Must provide a reference photo to show the judges who you are representing with your look!
Over The Horizon (OTA Baby Vogue) / $125 + Trophy – This one is for the folks new to vogue and have practiced for less than 2 years. Judges score based on effort, and clear knowledge of at least 3 vogue elements expressed.
Freedom Embodied (OTA Vogue Fem) / $200 + Trophy – Express freedom in the body with your best vogue performance! Judges score based on full use of all 5 vogue elements present with creative flair.
Reach for the Heavens (OTA Hands) / $75 + Trophy – Arm control and hand precision! Must wear gloves. Performance judged based on movement, skill & storytelling ability.
Black Rodeo (BQ Realness) / $75 + Trophy – Time for the cowboys to show off in their best rodeo attire! Judges score based on realness, presentation, confidence, demeanor and rodeo swag!
Afro-Futurism (FQ Bizarre) / $200 + Trophy – Time for fashion dreamers of the future to shine! Bring us your best afro-futuristic look for the runway! Judges score based on uniqueness, craftmanship, flair, and overall design.
Miss Juneteenth (FF Runway) / $150 + Trophy – Wear a red, black, or green formal gown & answer a short questionnaire about what Black liberation looks like to you. Judges score based on response and overall presentation.
Best Dressed Spectator / Trophy only – Who is the best dressed out of the crowd of guests? Take it to the runway and let the judges decide who won the night with their look!