Under One Roof Kiki Ball is an event for the ballroom community in London that integrates a kiki ball with sexual health and wellbeing outreach, hosted by The Love Tank, Idris 007, and Khoriander Bodega. This particular edition aims to highlight the trans girls in the scene and discuss what more we can do to protect the dolls.
This event is predominantly dedicated to the ballroom community, queer migrants and queer people of colour, creating a space where the community can come together, walk, access vital health resources and kii! Friends and allies are also welcome, but we ask those not from the ballroom community why they are coming? Who are they coming to the space with? And if they are coming, how are they contributing to the space?
📍 Venue: St. Hilda's East Community Centre, 18 Club Row, London, E2 7EY
🚇 Nearest Stations: Shoreditch High Street (London Overground - Windrush Line), Old Street (Northern Line) & Liverpool Street (Central Line)
🗓 Date: Saturday, 16th August 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🔞 Age Restriction: No age limit
🎟 Tickets: FREE - but limited due to venue capacity! Please only book if you genuinely plan to attend.
At The Love Tank, we work with queer communities in innovative ways to improve health and wellbeing. But did you know that recent data shows STIs continue to impact young people aged 15-24 years, gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men, and some minority ethnic groups the most? 🏳️🌈 Not enough is being done, and we’re here to change that!
In New York and Paris, ballroom culture has long incorporated sexual health outreach - now it’s time for London to do the same! Under One Roof Kiki Ball brings together ballroom excellence with vital health resources, making sure our community thrives both on and off the floor.
💃🏾 WHAT TO EXPECT 💃🏾
At the ball, we’ll be providing:
✅ Free STI home testing kits & sexual health information
✅ Guidance on accessing free hormones via the NHS
🎤 EVENT SCHEDULE 🎤
🕓 3:00 PM: Doors open – Get settled & grab your spot!
🕓 3:15 PM: Runway Workshop with UK Mother Bambi Laveaux
🕔 4:30 PM: How Do We Protect the Dolls? Panel hosted by Idris 007, featuring girls in the scene
🕠 5:15 PM: Food & Refreshments – Fuel up for the night! 🍽️ (There will be limited amount of food and it will be first come, first served - so arrive early to grab a bite!)
🕡 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Kiki Ball🌟
🕗 8:30 PM Doors Close – Until next time!
🏆 WALKING THE CATEGORY? 🏆
Bring It & Win a Trophy!
Come as you are! The ball will feature categories including:
- vogue like your favourite fem queen
- voguing chairs
- OTA face
- runway (all American, European, twist)
- OTA performance
This is more than just a ball - it’s a movement. Come vogue, learn, connect, and celebrate Under One Roof! 🏠✨
❗ IMPORTANT ❗
🔒 Tickets: Spaces are limited, so please only sign up if you’re certain you can attend. If you can no longer make it, kindly cancel your spot or inform us so we can offer it to someone else 🙏🏽
🍽 Food: There will be limited amount of food and it will be first come, first served - so arrive early to grab a bite!
♿️ Accessibility: The space is wheelchair accessible, and there are accessible ground-floor level toilets at the venue. If you have any concerns, please contact us to discuss your needs and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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💜 To ensure a smooth and respectful experience for everyone, please arrive on time. Our events are not drop-in sessions, meaning attendees must arrive at the start time and stay for the duration. We allow a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals - after that, entry will not be permitted as it can be disruptive to the group. Additionally, the entrance is not monitored after the grace period, so there will be no one available to let latecomers in. The event hours are clearly stated in the description, so please plan accordingly. Thank you for understanding and helping us create a welcoming space for all!
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