House of Noir: Night of Elegance

June 13 | 6:00 PM | 2150 Ft. Campbell BLVD

In celebration of Pride Month, we are excited to introduce our first-ever BALL!! The purpose of the ball is to celebrate the rich history of the BIPOC LGBTQIA community and provide a safe space for Black, Latino, and other LGBTQIA individuals to express themselves, find acceptance, and build community. 

Join us to dance, to be free, to celebrate, and to be extra!

Theme/Dress Code: Eleganza Extravaganza

  • Create a breathtaking and memorable look that embodies the essence of high fashion, glamour, and over-the-top theatricality. We’re looking for flair and visual spectacle

Ballroom culture, a vibrant and influential subculture, emerged from the drag balls of the mid-19th century, specifically from the Harlem Renaissance era. It initially grew as a space for Black and Latino LGBTQ individuals to find acceptance and express themselves, particularly after the Civil Rights era. Ballroom culture is characterized by its "houses," which act as surrogate families, and its emphasis on performance and competition in various categories.

Categories

  • VIRGIN VOGUE

    You’ve watche old, you’ve practiced new way, and now you’re ready to hit the floor. No experience necessary just confidence and

  • TRANSMAN REALNESS

    This person should be a transgender male (FTM), not a butch cisgender female or cisgender male. The “realness” aspect is centered on being able to “pass” as male (not androgynous). The degree of “realness” a person exhibits is a positive indicator of their appropriateness for this category.

  • CUNT REALNESS

    Soft, sensual, effortless. This category encompasses individuals who present as female. This includes cisgender women, transgender women, and drag queens. The goal in this category is to demonstrate "realness," or the ability to authentically embody a female persona.

  • FACE

    A face card that NEVER declines!!! Flawless bone structure, glowing skin, and eyes that mesmerize. Face is all about facial beauty worth of gracing a high fashion magazine.

    Male, Female, & Non Binary categories open.

Sign Up to Compete

Meet the House of Noir

  • Tiff Perkins

    FOUNDER

  • Keymonta Epps

    RUNWAY COORDINATOR

  • Toniah Anderson

    EVENT DIRECTOR

  • Lekeshia Hicks

    ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR

 FAQs

  • Dancing, category competitions, and a safe space to express yourself.

  • This is an 18+ event. ID is required

  • We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our guests, so security will be strictly inforces.

  • A full service cash bar will be available. Dream Wings will also be open for orders until 9:00 PM

  • Yes. The entry fee for the ball is $10.00