The Living Room is a home for all houses, free agents (007s) and those who aspire to learn more about ball-house culture and contribute to the growth of the Dutch Ballroom Scene (DBS)

Here’s a peek inside our living room doors.

The Living Room by Mother Amber Vineyard
– A home for all houses
Est. 2015

18:30 – 19:30

BLACK STUDIO | Classic Performance by Michael ‘Bodega’ Elle
CIRCLE STUDIO | Ballroom 101 by Amber ‘Juicy’ Vineyard

19:45 – 20:45

BLACK STUDIO | Elements by Dizzy ‘Telfar’ Vineyard
CIRCLE STUDIO | Ballroom 102 by Amber ‘Juicy’ Vineyard

21:00 – 22:00

BLACK STUDIO | Vogue Fem by Luluh ‘Bodega’ 007
CIRCLE STUDIO | See Weekly Schedule: HERE

Ballroom 101: This class is for the beginners. Ballroom 101 is an introduction to ball culture with a focus on categories fashion, beauty, body & face. In class we will work on presence, the essence of the categories and individual’s confidence.

Ballroom 102: This class is for beginners. Ballroom 102 is an introduction to ball culture with a focus on performance categories, Oldway, Hands, Arms & Vogue Fem. In class we will work on the basics of these categories and introduce the basics of their elements.

Elements of Vogue: This is an intermediate class. You must understand and have the basics of all 5 elements before taking this class. In this class you will learn to master your elements with more vobaulary and practice transitions between the elements in your performance.

Classic Performance: This is an intermediate class. You must understand the basics of posing, catwalk and duckwalk before taking this class. In class you will learn the language of the legendary oldway performance, aka the pop dip and spin.

Vogue Fem: This is an intermediate/advanced class. You must understand and have a strong base of all 5 elements before taking this class. In this class you will learn to play in between your elements and perfect your performance through games, battles and choregraphies.

Sex Siren: This is an intermediate/advanced class. This class is for you when you have walked Sex Siren or have a strong desire to walk the Sex Siren Category at a ball or kiki. In this class you will practice the art of the tease, walking, looking and individual battle tactics. This class is open to all gender identities and expressions who have a strong desire to walk and explore this category. To all Female Figures, please bring your heels and most importantly, note to all, leave your virginity at the door.

10s & Battles: Every Last wed of the month we will open the floor for 10s and battles. This session is open to all for those who want to practice their 10s and battling while receiving feedback from the judges.

Guest Workshops: Stay tuned for pop up classes by international friends/guests of the Dutch Ballroom Scene.