Saskatoon Workshops- Tuesday, January 27
Location: Remai Modern, Riverview Room

Workshop #1, 6-7:30

Commentating - This workshop introduces the foundations of ballroom commentating, focusing on rhythm, cadence, projection, and flow. Participants will explore how a commentator sets the energy of the room, supports performers, and guides the overall pace of a ball. The session will also cover the responsibilities of hosting, microphone etiquette, and how to read the floor and the crowd. Open to beginners and those looking to refine their voice and presence behind the mic.

30 Min Break

Workshop #2 8-9:30
Vogue Femme -  Whether you are new to Vogue Femme or have been walking for years, this intensive focuses on the core elements while encouraging personal style and expression. Participants will explore catwalk, duckwalk, hands performance, dips, and floor performance, with attention to technique, confidence, and flow. This workshop invites dancers to sharpen their fundamentals while developing their own flair and attitude. Feminine attire is encouraged. Come ready to vogue!

Regina Workshops - Wednesday, January 28
Location: University of Regina Education Building (3919 University Drive South) 2nd Floor room 222.1 Regina, SK S4S 0A2

Workshop #1, 6-7:30

Commentating - This workshop introduces the foundations of ballroom commentating, focusing on rhythm, cadence, projection, and flow. Participants will explore how a commentator sets the energy of the room, supports performers, and guides the overall pace of a ball. The session will also cover the responsibilities of hosting, microphone etiquette, and how to read the floor and the crowd. Open to beginners and those looking to refine their voice and presence behind the mic.

30 Min Break

Workshop #2 8-9:30
Vogue Femme -  Whether you are new to Vogue Femme or have been walking for years, this intensive focuses on the core elements while encouraging personal style and expression. Participants will explore catwalk, duckwalk, hands performance, dips, and floor performance, with attention to technique, confidence, and flow. This workshop invites dancers to sharpen their fundamentals while developing their own flair and attitude. Feminine attire is encouraged. Come ready to vogue!

Instructor Bio: Legendary Canadian Father Twysted Miyake-Mugler (mainstream) / Icon Twysted Siriano (Kiki)

Twysted Miyake-Mugler is a house founder, house father, teacher, activist, advocate and emissary of Canadian ballroom. Founder of the kiki house of Siriano, and Canadian/Midwest Father of the Iconic New York-based House of Miyake-Mugler, he’s competed, walked, hosted and taught across North America throughout his voguing career stretching over a decade. Twysted is also the founder of the Toronto Kiki Ballroom Alliance and a consultant for the MTL Kiki Ballroom Alliance & Capital City Kiki Ballroom Alliance (Ottawa), organizations that work towards introducing youth to ballroom culture in safe space, alcohol-free environments, including workshop nights at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Montréal’s Never Apart and the University of Ottawa. Other work includes his involvement with the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention, disseminating information and building networks amongst QPOC people. His presence in Toronto’s queer and Canadian ballroom scenes is foundational – the work of a true pioneer.

Registration is $5 per participant

Presented by Sask Ballroom and Dance Saskatchewan. Remai Modern is excited to participate in a programming initiative that celebrates Queer expressive forms and brings together communities in the spirit of collaboration and creative exchange. Participants are invited to register to take part in a series of workshops focused on techniques and categories of ballroom events.

No dance background or past experience is necessary. Capacity for the workshops is limited to 50 with registration on a first-come first-served basis. We are collecting a registration fee and can accommodate those facing financial barriers to participation.

Cultural Acknowledgement & Safe Space:

We acknowledge the Black, Latinx, Trans and Queer folks who have founded Ballroom Culture, which we have the privilege of being guests to today. We acknowledge our ongoing need to question and reflect on how we navigate practicing Ballroom Culture locally and continue our need to learn from the greater Ballroom community at large.

Creative safe space has always been at the heart of ballroom culture, and we hope that this event can be a safe space for everyone to enjoy.

Oppressive attitudes and behaviours, including but not limited to racism, transphobia, misogyny, fatphobia, ableism, and general bigotry, are not welcome here. Consent is mandatory