GRANDPRIZE #1: HOUSE WITH THE MOST TROPHIES ($5,000) \ud83c\udfc6
\nGRANPRIZE #2: Fantabulous Freak Show- Production As A House: ($2,000) For more than a century traveling companies like Ringling Brothers, UniverSoul, and Cirque du Soilel have been staples due to their unique productions that reach all audiences. No company executed this like sideshows. These productions displayed some of the most fabulously bizarre individuals. Tonight each house must bring forth a spectacle with 5 individuals that represent genders of ballroom (BQ, FQ, BQID, Transmen, Woman). Each individual must creatively capture a popular sideshow \u201cfreak\u201d. Since this is an all around production for the ages, be sure to include the Realness, Performance, Runway, Face, Body\/Sex categories. No traveling company can be complete without a fashionable ringmaster that\u2019s in charge of the \u201cfreaks\u201d. The ringmaster must be a leader in your House (Mother, Father, Godparents, Overseer, Prince, Princess..) ( 5PTS)
\nGRANDPRIZE #3: Isle of Illusion- OTA Runway ($2,000)
\nAs you take a stroll through the isle of mirrors you can\u2019t help but be mesmerized at how the human body takes different forms before your eyes. Tonight trick the eyes of the onlookers wearing a look creatively incorporating mirrors (AA vs EURO vs FF vs Legends )
\n(1PT PER SUBCATEGORY)
\nYou Are The Snack- OTA Sex Siren
\nEvery circus goer loves a good treat while they enjoy the show. You are sexy and tantalizing so tonight show us a scandalous look made from any item that\u2019s found at the concession stand. (BQ vs FQ vs TRANSMAN VS WOMEN VS LEGENDS) (1pt per sub category)
\nAnd For This Part Of The Show- Best Dressed ($500):
\nWe all know it\u2019s quite normal for any circus performer to pull an unexpected viewer from the crowd to be apart of their act. So when you hear that famous line and the spotlight hits your face, will you be dressed to slay the circus? (1PT FF – 1PT MF- 1PT GNC)
\nFierce For Four Legs- FF vs BQVF Performance: NO LEGENDS!! ($1000)
\nAnimals always add a flare to the show. Who doesn\u2019t love a tiger who can jump through a ring of fire, or an elephant how can balance on a ball, or how about an apple juggling monkey. Cirque du Slay wants to see an electrifying performance in any animal print from head to toe. The gag is\u2026.you must perform with a prop to make your performance that much more entertaining. (BQ VS DRAGS VS FQ VS WOMEN) (1pt per sub category)
\nNow You See Me, Now You Don\u2019t – OTA Face $1,000 SPONSORED BY ICON BLUEPRINT WHITNEY CDG:
\nHarry Houdini, David Blaine, Seingfried & Roy, Penn & Tellar have all made their legendary careers from making things, no matter how big or small, disappear in their acts. For this show, it\u2019s no different. The crowd wants to see a face of perfection\u2026.that\u2019s impeccably dressed. However, you must pull the picture of ANY ballroom face diva\/divo that you want to make disappear, from inside a top hat, once you get to the judges panel. (BQ, BIG GIRLS, DRAGS, FQ, WOMEN, GNC, LEGENDARY) (1PT PER SUB CATEGORY)
\nIron Jaw- BQ vs TRANSMAN Thug Realness VS FQ Bangy Realness:
\nAn aerial act in which the performers work suspended by a mouth piece clinched behind their teeth. So with that being said we want to see an \u201ciron jaw\u201d. Storm the panel in oversized baggy pants with a mouth full of grills. ( 1 PT FF VS 1PT MF)
\nThe Ventriloquist Apprentice- BQ vs TRANSMAN Schoolboy vs FQ Schoolgirl Realness:
\nCirque Du Slay\u2019s World Famous Ventriloquist is the next act to the stage and his dummy has mysteriously disappeared. This is the final part of the show and if this doesn\u2019t go over the show will be ruined without his sidekick. Can you save the day? Dressed as a ventriloquist dummy, let\u2019s see if the crowd can tell the difference. ( 1 PT FF VS 1PT MF)
\nThe Circus \u201cWorker\u201d- BQ VS TRANSMAN vs FQ Executive Realness:
\nThe worker is a term used to refer to a circus salesperson who holds a large item in the air to attract buyers to their souvenirs. For this night at the circus come dressed as a traditional executive, however, replace your briefcase with a bouquet of balloons and an item of your choice to sell ( 1 PT FF VS 1PT MF)
\nBeauty At Top, Beast At The Bottom – BQ VS TRANSMAN PrettyBoy vs FQ Prettygirl Realness:
\nEmmett Kelly was a gifted entertainer who gained world fame as the hobo clown, “Weary Willie.” Hobo clowns were highly popular for there mix of rags and different prints. Come as pretty as can be from the neck up, and dressed like a hobo from the neck down 1 PT FF VS 1PT MF)
\nRWT – PICK A CARD: Get your 10s with performance but for battles the commentator will have the judges pick a card from a deck of cards. Each card will be labeled realness or performance. Your battle is in the draw of the card. Will your realness or performance push you to grand prize ? ( MUST WALK REALNESS CATEGORY)(1PT)
\nOLD WAY VS NEW WAY : CONTORTIONIST ($250)
\nAleksei Goloborodko is a famous Russian circus contortionist who gained fame by performing for years in Cirque du Soleil\u2019s Luzia show. In order to perfect his craft he spent countless hours merging Chinese martial arts and modern dance. In the name of Aleksei Goloborodko come dressed in a black leotard or catsuit incorporating a martial arts move
\n(1PT PER SUB CATEGORY)<\/p>\n
BQ VS TRANSMAN VS FQ EVERYDAY REALNESS : The crowd of a circus is called a house. Tonight are you the realest in the house or will you be spooked from the back. Bring it in everyday street clothes and test your luck.
\nURBAN STREETWEAR VS HIGH FASHION :Keep It Gilly ($500)
\nIn circus terms gilly is an outsider or someone kicked out of circus. Seek your revenge on the traveling act wearing a look incorporating things such as graffiti, paint, artwork, bleaching, distressed, up cycling. Showing that trash can be treasure
\n(1PT PER SUB CATEGORY)<\/p>\n
OTA BODY- STRONG MAN VS STRONG WOMAN: ($250)A STRONG WOMAN\/ MAN is a person who performs features of strength in a show or circus. Tonight in a creative unitard\/ leotard showcase your strength to the judges. (BQ, FQ, TRANSMAN, WOMEN, LEGENDS)
\n(1PT PER SUB CATEGORY)
\nDRAGS REALNESS: Bait & Switch – The magicians assistant jumped ship and left him high and dry. Without a lovely lady by his side it\u2019s impossible for him the pull off his routines. You are the shows only hope. The assistant left her wigs, makeup, and tights. However the only thing left to wear in the costume closet is a tailcoat and mini top hat. Make it work
\n(1 PT)
\nWOMENS TRILOGY-($500)THE BALLY GIRL
\nFACE BODY SEX APPEAL: Bally girls did it all. They sang, danced, and appeared on posters. They were all around useful to the show appearing in several acts throughout the night. Cirque du Slay is looking for its next Bally Girl of ballroom. We want to see a look that\u2019s very sexy, very glamours, alluring, very demure. Think boas, feathers, fishnet, fringe
\n(1PT)
\nLEGENDARY REALNESS: ($500)BRING IT LIKE YOUR RESPECTIVE REALNESS CATEGORY
\n(1PT FF VS 1PT MF)
\nLEGENDARY TAG TEAM PERFORMANCE: SIAMESE TWINS: Two masterminds that share the same body. Inspired by the big tent\u2019s stripes, bring a matching look but two different headpieces or eyewear. (2pt)<\/p>\n
COMM VS COMM: Every circus needs a ring announcer! Do you have what it takes?
\n(1PT)
\nBIZARRE-The Stilt Walker : Stilt walking is a popular circus act that involves performers using poles attached to their feet to walk, dance, or perform acrobatics above the ground. Tonight we want to see a bizarre look incorporating stilts(1PT)
\nBEGINNERS PERFORMANCE-Tight Rope Dancer: Tights and a tutu. Don\u2019t forget your parasol umbrella because you are gonna need to vogue with it for your 10s( 1pt)
\nBEGINNERS RUNWAY- Ballon Bonanza: In a look incorporating balloons and\/or balloon animals (1pt)
\n$1000 overall FF realness
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