The Floor is Yours
Ballroom has arrived in Calgary, and it’s here to stay. The Floor Is Yours takes us into the world of Vogue YYC and the growing ballroom scene in Western Canada where self-expression, resilience and chosen family come to life. Beyond the performances and the energy of the ballroom, this episode makes a case for why these spaces are not just wanted, but needed.
As political and cultural shifts threaten the safety and visibility of queer and trans communities, Vogue YYC is carving out a space that actively stands against the current climate, creating room for joy, defiance and radical self-expression. We spotlight Calgary’s emerging houses, House of Galore, House of Pinklady and House of Gvasalia, as they define what the next era of Canadian ballroom will look like.
Host: Adora Nwofor @statuesse
Starring: VOGUE YYC, Kiki House of Galore, Kiki House of Gvasalia, Kiki House of Pinklady
Production House: FOREIGNERZ @sansfuccs
Director: CONTRA @cartel.contra
Producer: Eman Safadi @emansafadi1
Director of Photography: Vince Raquel @vinceraquel
Second Camera: Jevan Bailey @jbvisualz_
Third Camera: Lance Luhan
Editor: Vince Raquel
Assistant Editors: CONTRA, Eman Safadi
Sound Design: Vince Raquel, CONTRA, Eman Safadi
Location Sound Mixer: Jevan Bailey
Unit Photographer: Jevan Bailey
Production Assistants: Priscilla Cherry, Thea Thomas
Title Sequence: Cole Edwards @colee.design
Special Thanks for Additional Footage:
Lance Luhan, Justin Larioza, Ilia Kosmak, Jashan Makan, Christy Castillon, Michaela Neuman, Thea Thomas, Angelo Luhan, Calgary Queer Arts Society, BUMP Festival, Old School Ballroom, VOGUE YYC, Bad Girls Club YYC, House of Danger Kat
VOGUE YYC would like to thank the following:
A deep thank you for everyone believing, supporting, and guiding Vogue YYC from its early stages to now and into the future.
Calgary Mother Katria Gvasalia
Legendary OA Mother Posh Gvasalia
Iconic Founding Father Twysted Siriano
Legendary OA Mother Maldito Siriano
Mother Ava Galore
Kevin Fraser
DJ Catfishthewizard
And everyone who has volunteered their time and energy in building with us ❤️
Music:
It’s Ovah Prod. BE3K
Bokoven Prod. Luxury
Juicy Couture Prod. lxnely beats
Lastyear Prod. tykun x kabeh
Taken Prod. tykun x chef 9 the god
Carousel Prod. solarre
About the Living a Creative Life Web Series
Calgary Arts Development launched this web series to celebrate the thousands of Calgarians who are living creative lives in our city.
The Living a Creative Life web series, hosted by local activist and comedian Adora Nwofor and produced by Foreignerz, will release a new episode each month.
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