Vancouver Ballroom Arts

May 19, 2026 - VKBA TOWN HALL 🕖8:00PM - 10:00PM  PST  🙌🏽 In-person class ⌨️ Online sign up opens NOON every Friday before class. 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Have your voice heard at the VKBA Town Hall on Tuesday, May 19th from 8pm to 10pm. This Town Hall will focus on OTY Guidelines and Requirements, the Community Agreement, and any questions or issues brought forward by the community. Join us in person or online. Online attendees will need to submit their questions via a Google Form before the Town Hall begins. Class Venue: 77 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M4 #VBA #VVJ #ballroom #classes #vancouverballroom

New exhibit alert!😍 Leading up to the world premiere of FakeKnot’s new contemporary-Ballroom work MY HOUSE in June, and curated by Artistic Director Ralph Escamillan, this exhibit features costumes/effects, awards, and video archives, showcasing the last nine years of the Vancouver Ballroom Scene. Be sure to check it out next time you are in the building ✨ Thanks to @harrisonartservices for help with the installation💜 #TheDanceCentre #CreativeHub @ralphescamillan @fakeknot @poshgvasaliabasquiat @vancouverballroomarts

May 12, 2026 - Beginner Vogue Femme w/ Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia Basquiat 🕖8:00PM - 9:00PM  PST  🙌🏽 In-person class ⌨️ Online sign up opens NOON every Friday before class. 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Absolute Basics of Vogue Femme, meant for folks who are FIRST TIME TO VOGUE. No dance background required, this class is for those who know nothing about Vogue! *This class will focus on the base 5 elements. > Open Session 🕖 9 PM - 10PM  PST ⌨️ Online sign up 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Open Session is an opportunity for you to continue working on your categories. Runway, Performance, Sex Siren- any and all categories are welcome! Please note that open session is separate from regular class, and requires its own registration. Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studio. However, you can use clean indoor shoes if you’d like. Class Venue: 77 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M4 #VanVogueJam #VVJ #ballroom #classes vancouverballr

May 5, 2026 - Art of Body w/ Godmother Angel Jeremy Scott and Leo Andromeda 🕖8:00PM - 9:00PM  PST  🙌🏽 In-person class ⌨️ Online sign up opens NOON every Friday before class. 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY This open-level class dives into the fundamentals of the body category while holding space for individuality and lived experience. Drawing from our personal journeys in walking body, we’ll explore how we each developed our walk from different identities and perspectives, and how to find what works best for your own body. Through shared experiences, and posing tips, you’ll learn how to show your strengths, move with confidence, and authentically showcase yourself. Please come prepared to show off what you’ve got! Please wear clothing that you are comfortable in, however we suggest male figures bring shorts/briefs and female figures bring a bikini set or sports bra & bike shorts. > Open Session 🕖 9 PM - 10PM  PST ⌨️ Online sign up 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Open Session is an opportunity for you to continue working on your categories. Runway, Performance, Sex Siren- any and all categories are welcome! Please note that open session is separate from regular class, and requires its own registration. Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studio. However, you can use clean indoor shoes if you’d like. Class Venue: 77 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M4 #VanVogueJam #VVJ #ballroom #classes vancouverballr

The JUST BRING IT in your house colors Kiki Ball Presented by the VKBA | OTY Ball Calling all houses and 007s to the floor! Come secure your points and your tophies at the last OTY ball of this year. 📅 June13th, 2026 | 📍The Dance Centre (Scotiabank Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver, BC) ⏰ Doors at 5:00 pm >> LSS at 6:00 pm All categories are Just Bring It in your house colors. Is your house represented by the color red? Bring it in red! Is your house represented by the color pink? Bring it in pink! Not part of a house? Don’t worry, just bring it in black! 🦋 Walkers: $5 🌸 Spectators: $20 🍷 Tables: $125 🎧 DJ: Simone Gvasalia 🎤MC: Princess Pegasus Pinklady 💸 VKBA is welcoming donations from sponsors to support the ball. Reach out via email at [email protected] or dm us on instagram. 📲 If you are unable to pay for tickets but would like to attend the ball, please email [email protected], no one is refused entry for lack of funds. Please contact us by noon of June 12th, 2026. ❔Any questions feel free to DM us or email [email protected] 🔗 More details on link in bio #ballroom #vancouver #vkba

April 28, 2026 - It takes one to know one w/ Princess Meija Siriano 🕖8:00PM - 9:00PM  PST  🙌🏽 In-person class ⌨️ Online sign up opens NOON every Friday before class. 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Reading is fundamental, come ki and learn tips and tricks when battling in Realness Category > Open Session 🕖 9 PM - 10PM  PST ⌨️ Online sign up 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Open Session is an opportunity for you to continue working on your categories. Runway, Performance, Sex Siren- any and all categories are welcome! Please note that open session is separate from regular class, and requires its own registration. Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studio. However, you can use clean indoor shoes if you’d like. Class Venue: 77 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M4 #VanVogueJam #VVJ #ballroom #classes #vancouverballroom

💋 GET INTOOO ITTTT!!! THEE ANNUAL CLOTHING SWAP IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! For community by commuty swap ki on May 9&10 on 254 E Georgia st. 👙🧢👗👚👖🧥👕👔🧦🩳🦺🩱**PLEASE REGISTER FOR A FREE TICKET ON THE EVENTBRITE IN BIO*** REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ATTEND💋💋💋💋💋💋 poster by theeee forever talented @ricky____chen

✨Flashback to International Dance Day in 2024 with Ralph Escamillan, AKA Posh Gvasalia/ putting people through their paces. The Vogue Femme Workshop with Vancouver Ballroom Arts (formerly Van Vogue Jam) is back this year as a part of our International Dance Day celebrations. Join us at Robson Square for this introduction to elements of Vogue Femme. 📅April 29 | 1-1.30pm 📍800 Robson Plaza (Vancouver Art Gallery south plaza) 🎟️Free, all welcome. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing, pants that cover the knees, and sneakers or heeled boots. Full details on our website (link in bio) #TheDanceCentre #IDD2026 @ralphescamillan @vancouverballroomarts @poshgvasaliabasquiat @houseofgvasalia

Mark your calendars! *UPDATED TIME, see below* SUNDAY MAY 17th, 3:00PM - 5:00PM KW STUDIOS, 111W Hastings St No previous ballroom experience necessary-Come kiki and gain knowledge with and from other Black community members. Sign up via link in bio ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION The KW Production studio is a fully accessible space. Wheelchair access is available through the lobby elevator and basement entrance. There are two public accessible washrooms just outside the studio. Accessible showers are also available in the dressing room directly connected to the studio. For more information please reach out via DM or email [email protected] Photo Credit: Big Bold & The Beautiful Ball NYC, Cotton Juicy Couture by Alan Mozes

April 21, 2026 - All American w/ Father Tai Lung Jeremy Scott @xander.terrin.chen *TIME CHANGE* > Open Session 🕖8:00PM - 9:00PM  PST  🙌🏽 In-person class ⌨️ Online sign up opens NOON every Friday before class. 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Open Session is an opportunity for you to continue working on your categories. Runway, Performance, Sex Siren- any and all categories are welcome! Please note that open session is separate from regular class, and requires its own registration. > Class 🕖 9 PM - 10PM  PST ⌨️ Online sign up 🚨NO MORE DROP INS. ONLINE PRE SIGNUP ONLY Join Father Tai Lung as he goes over the fundamentals and flavours of All American Runway. All experience levels are welcome to come practice their pump and receive feedback and tips and tricks to receive their 10’s and for battles. We’ll be going over the walks, poses, and turns as well as what draws you to All American and what inspires you to walk and choose your effects. Wear something you feel fab/feel free to bring clean indoor shoes to walk in as well! Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the studio. However, you can use clean indoor shoes if you’d like. Class Venue: 77 E 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1M4 #VanVogueJam #VVJ #ballroom #classes vancouverballroo

FINDING YOUR LIGHT with Legendary Overall Mother Purp Hua Mulan. Learn from Legendary Overall Mother Purp Hua Mulan, the $10k Face Legend from the Captivating Haus of West, and sharpen what it means to truly command the room. Friday, April 17, 2026 7:30 PM PST Glow Studios — 1026 Davie St, Vancouver Register now: /industrial-eden-workshop Come glow before Eden opens. #IndustrialEden #GrowInTheGarden #FindingYourLight #FaceWorkshop #ballroom

POSH BALL 2026 “CODES OF FASHION” July 25, 2026 A Mainstream Ballroom Function Presented by Canadian Mother Posh Basquiat and Vancouver Ballroom Arts The Pearl - 881 Granville St (19+ only) DOORS 6pm / LSS 7pm FEATURING DJ - The Iconic DJ MikeQ @theonlymikeq COMMENTATOR - Iconic Overall Father Dashaun Basquiat @dashaunwesley  and Icon Jack Mizrahi Gorgeous Gucci @jackmizrahi Hand drawn graphic and poster by @savinajuicy More info at www.vancouverballroom.ca #poshball2026 #ballroom #vancouver #Mainstreamscene