UK Mother Bambi Laveaux and Eli Laveaux have the pleasure to invite you to The Creole Kiki Ball.
This kiki is a love letter to the creole cultures, from the islands to the continents, that continue to shape the ballroom scene.
It's an hommage to the traditions that were mixed, the roots that were entangled, the ancestries that combined and created something new.
Date: September 13th 2025
Location: Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, 42-46 Pollard Row, London E2 6NB
Doors Open - 4.30pm
LSS - 6.30pm
PSA: These categories are inspired by different cultures that were shaped by common oppressions, we ask that you approach the categories respectfully and avoid appropriation.
Ballroom isn't a space where you are tasked to impersonate Blackness, everyone is invited to honour their respective traditions, innovate and create a moment.
Categories:
Baby Vogue (VF, New Way, Old Way)
Place of the only successful slave rebellion, Haiti became the first Black republic in 1804, undermining the entire plantation system around the world. Come shake the room in a blue look inspired by their flag.
Other colours from the flag can be added, the main colour should be blue, shoes not included.
Beginners Runway (EU, AA)
A mix between West/Central African religions and Roman Catholicism, vodoo is an integral part of Haitian culture.
Take inspiration from one of their Iwas and don’t forget your reference pics.
Fashion Killa Spectator (OTA)
Show us who's the fabbest in the room, your look should be fashion forward, each piece complimenting the outfit.
Body (MF, FF, NB)
Deep South in Louisiana lies the creole city of New-Orleans, come get lost in the streets of the French Quarter on Mardi-Gras.
Don’t forget your beads!
Face (MF, FF, NB)
Originated on St Vincent, the Garifuna descend from maroon slaves who escaped the plantations and mixed with native Arawak and Kalinago people. Bring it in a look inspired by their traditional yellow and black clothing.
Shoes not included
Hands vs Arms Control
Nicknamed “the intense island”, Reunion is home to one of the most active volcanoes on the planet. Make them see red and burn the competition down.
At least one piece of clothing must be red, shoes not included.
I Chant You Vogue
Jouvert is upon us, time to bring Carnival to the streets.
Words: punani and whine
Lip Sync
Shenseea - Shen Yeng Anthem
Gaza Slim, Vybz Kartel - One Man
Battle:
Fanny J - Ancrée a ton Port
Spice - Love Triangle
Nails
An archipelago made of more than 100 islands, the Seychelles are known for their massive granite rocks and pristine waters.
Take us on a trip under the sea.
New Way
Off the coast of Senegal, the green mountains of Cape Verde spread across the cold waters of the Atlantic melting their shapes and lines into the ocean.
Bring it in a head to toe green look, shoes not included.
Old Way
Born in the Brazilian quilombo, capoeira is a blend of dance and martial arts performed in traditional white outfits. Show us who’s the greatest warrior.
White tops mandatory.
OTA Performance (BQ, Drags, FQ, Legendary, NB, Rwt, TM, Women’s)
The best refreshment on a hot day in Mauritius, Alouda is the pink treat you didn’t know you needed. Quench our thirst and let the girls have it!
Bring it in a head to toe pink look, shoes not included.
10s on current beats
Battles on classics (Din Da Da, Cuban Pete, Work This Pssy...)
Realness (BQ, TM, Butch, Drags, FQ)
One thing we know how to do on the islands is partying.
Whether you’re the owner, host, bouncer, dancer or guest, show us your best clubbing look.
Runway (EU, AA, Twist)
Prime example of the blend of cultures, madras is a textile born in Chennai (India) adopted throughout the Caribbean.
Bring it in a look inspired by the iconic fabric.
Sex Siren (FF, NB, MF)
Both from Jamaica and spreading patwa around the world, come in a look celebrating Shenseea and Vybz Kartel (bring a reference picture).
OTA Shake That Nyash
Come shake the room on non-voguing beats.