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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The House of Iman Presents The Time Machine Ball - June 25th, 2011





TIME MACHINE BALL
CATEGORIES


YEAR 3000
GRAND PRIZE RUNWAY OPEN TO ALL (OTA)

1. Open To All Runway: (Female Figures Vs. Male Figures) Your strut is on point
but can you take us full speed ahead to the year 3000! Bring us a futuristic runway effect that will make us know it.! 2 Trophies battle for the $$$

YEAR 2000
WHO IS ZOOMING WHO (OTA)

2. Who Is Zooming Who: Alicia Keys Is Singing ?No One? and is so much in love you exhibit your love in your unique coupling to the judges (Butch & Butch, Fem & Fem, BQ & FQ, Trans Man & Trans Man etc) 1 Trophy

90'S FLAIR
3. WOMENS SWITCH: Come out as a Thug and then bring us back that around the
way girl look and don?t forget your ?Door Knocker? earrings. 1 Trophy $$

4. OPEN TO ALL SHOE & BAG ATTACK: The brighter the better is very reminiscent of the early 90? so surprise us with the funkiest stilettos, sandals and sneakers with over complementing clutches and bags in summer worthy colors, remember it is the 90?s so the brighter the better. 2 Trophies Battle For the $$

80's PERFORMANCE

5. WOMENS PERFORMANCE: Take the floor in a look that exudes Appolonia, Janet Jackson, Taylor Dayne, Madonna, and any other 80?s iconic women, but remember your performance should be on point. 1 trophy $$

6. BUTCH VS. TRANSMAN PERFORMANCE: Let us see your sickening moves in an ovah unique graffiti T-shirt featuring your house name. 1 Trophy

7. BQ & FF - TEAM PERFORMANCE: In a colorful 80?s inspired team effect let?s see how you serve us a synchronized performance. 2 Trophies $$


70?s FACE
8. MINI GRAND WOMENS FACE (Light vs. Dark vs. Big Girls): Take us back to Studio 54 you are done ready to dance the night away with a hairdo to match, for example (Donna Summer, Dianna Ross etc), Recreate a memorable entrance that will take us back to the good old days. 3 trophies battle for the $$$

9. BUTCH FACE (Light vs. Dark vs. Big Boy): You have taken the time machine back to revolutionize race relations and gender biases so, serve that Carta in an over Black panther effect and don?t forget your poster with a positive message that speaks to he audience at large. 2 trophies Battle for $$$


10. FQ VS. BQ FACE: Bring us a Blacksploitation worthy look do your research, hint think (Foxy Brown, Super Fly, Dolomite etc...) 2 trophies Battle For the $$$


11. FEM AGGRESSIVE FACE: The 70?s was known for funky fashion can you serve us that lovely Carta dressed in a 70?s worth effect. 1 Trophy

40's, 50's & 60's Fashion
12. WOMENS BEST DRESSED: 40's, 50's & 60's pick any of those memorable era's, add your own unique twist, do your research and bring those classic looks to life. 1 Trophy. $$


13. BUTCH VS. FEM AGGRESSIVE BEST DRESSED: It?s the Grand Opening of the Cotton Club, what will you be wearing Dapper Don? Do your research and wow the judges. 2 Trophies battle for the $$


14. OTA BEST DRESSED COUPLE: Bring us a complementing look worthy of the Harlem Renaissance era will you capture the audience applause tonight. 1 Trophy

20'S & 30'S REALNESS
15. BUTCH REALNESS (Pretty Boy vs. Thug): The Stock Exchange has just crashed you have no money left, but your executive look inspired by the roaring twenties is on point (hint pin strips) props are a must. 2 Trophies battle for the $$


16. TRANSMAN REALNESS: Sir you have just done the unthinkable you have escaped Alcatraz state prison and you are in full prison uniform from that era. Do your research or you will be sent back and bring your props including a mug shoot. 1 Trophy $$


17. FQ REALNESS: In a 20's or 30's inspired look of your choice, but make sure you reflect the era as you serve your realness to the judges. 1 Trophy $$

BC Prehistoric Time
18. TEAM SEX SIREN: Adam & Eve are in the Garden of Eden can you recreate that tempting duo and don?t forget your apple for the judges.


19. MALE FIGURE VS. FEMALE FIGURE BODY: Can you use fruits, leaves and things from nature to cover your secret places think of Josephine Baker and make it hot. 2 Trophies Battle for the $$$


20. WOMENS SEX SIREN: Nature is full of cover ups grab a piece of nature and hide your secret places while tantalizing the judges with your sex appeal. 1 Trophy $$