The hyperpopular Ballroom Night Jyväskylä is making a comeback! Expect a unique and radiant club night that brings some of Finland’s most well-known ballroom figures to Jyväskylä. The purpose of the event is to create a physical space for gender and sexual minorities to come together, celebrate queer identities and expressions and make the ballroom culture more known and accessible in Jyväskylä.
Ballroom is a queer subculture that aims to centralize LGBTQP+ identities, especially racialized queer people. Ballroom originates from Harlem, New York but has since its inception in the 60’s spread all around the world. Ballroom serves as a safer space for black, brown, trans and queer folks in particular.
Ball events include several performative competition categories, in which participants get to showcase for example their fashion, beauty, music and voguing dance skills, among others. In Ballroom Night Jyväskylä these different ballroom categories will be introduced to you by some of the most influential and experienced ballroom community members of Finland as well as the Nordics.

SCHEDULE:
19:00 doors open
20:00 Ball Showcase begins
22:00 party
01:30 last call
02:00 party ends

TICKETS:
Tickets:
https://events.liveto.io/even…/ballroom-night-jyvaskyla-vol2
Regular ticket 18,00 €
Support ticket 25,00 €
Pay What You Can and free tickets available for those in need.
If you need a PWYC or 0€ ticket, please write an email to info@tanssinkeskus.fi
NOTAFLOF = No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds

POLICY:
The Ballroom scene is a safer space for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. It has been created by and for African-American and Latinx LGBTQIA+ communities in New York. All visitors need to respect and celebrate the Ballroom culture and its roots. If you are not from this community, please be mindful of the space you take up. Let’s not make unnecessary assumptions about other people’s identities. If you wish to take photographs or film, please make sure in advance that people in the photos/videos are comfortable with that.
These instructions are made from the base of Kulttuuria kaikille and Ruskeat tytöt -safer space policy:

http://www.kulttuuriakaikille.fi/en.php?k=18237…

No to sexism, homophobia, transphobia, racism, ageism, ableism, body shaming or any form of discrimination. Yes to equality, diversity, creativity, love, participating, learning, new experiences and togetherness. If something inappropriate happens at the event, please inform the organizer and security.
With any questions or inquiries, please contact the organiser, Samuli at samuli.emery@gmail.com.

ACCESSIBILITY:
Villa Rana is a historical building from 1905, and all the spaces are unfortunately not accessible.
Accessible entrance for those who need a stair lift is at the north end of the building. If you need to use the stair lift, please use the door bell to call for the staff. The main entrance is not accessible with a wheel chair.
There is one parking space in the yard for people with physical disabilities holding a parking card. Accessible and gender-neutral toilets are next to each of the performance spaces.
The event will be held in Finnish and/or English depending on the needs of participants.
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The event is brought to you by dance artist and ballroom active Samuli Emery with the support of Nordic Culture Point. The event is created in collaboration with Central Finland Regional Dance Centre.