30th Anniversary Dorian Corey Awards Ball

Sat Feb 01 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun Feb 02 2025 at 03:00 am UTC-04:00

Philadelphia | Philadelphia

Alvernian Rafeek Davis
Publisher/HostAlvernian Rafeek Davis
30th Anniversary Dorian Corey Awards Ball The Mayor of Philadelphia Ballroom
The Trailblazer, The Historian, The Architect
Icon Alvernian Prestige
⚜️Du’Mure Versailles ⚜️
Presents
30th Anniversary
Dorian Corey Awards Ball
XXX
Saturday, February 1, 2025

Drexel University
Creese Student Center
Behrakis Grand Hall
3210 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, Pa. 19104
Doors open at 3:00pm
Awards at 4:30pm
LSS at 5:00pm
Ball starts 5:30pm until 1:00am
$30 before 4:30pm $50 after
(VIP/Ins & outs $50 before 4:30pm
$70 after)

VIP Tables $1,030
VIP Sections $2,300
Standard Tables $730
(Tables go on sale October 14, 2024)
Tables Only:
Cash App: alvernianrafeekllc
Venmo: alvernian-davis
Apple Pay 929-214-2195

Masters of the mic 🎤: The Iconic Jack Gucci & The Legendary Snookie West
Music by: the Iconic DJ Lucky Ebony

2025 Dorian Corey Hall of Fame:
J’lin Lanvin
Larry Prestige Mizrahi 007
Shannon Garcon
Stasha Garcon
Tanay Pendavis Garcon
Veto Milan Tisci 007
Prince Mugler
Zoliy Mugler
Shanice Khan Ebony Moncler 007
Jazmine Mizrahi Blahnik Revlon 007

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I, THEE Icon Alvernian Prestige Du'Mure Versailles presents the 30th Anniversary Dorian Corey Awards Ball. The official longest running awards ball & Ball in Ballroom. I'm proud to celebrate this historical milestone & to celebrate the past 30 years celebrating some of the hottest categories at Dorian Corey here in Philadelphia. Please everyone come out support, walk, and have a great time.

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C A T E G O R I E S:

FACE:

Butch Vs. Transman Face - In all black, selling your face with an Ovah mirror. (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Taji Du’Mure Versailles
OTA Team Face - The ultimate lovely mannequins. I want to see Barbie & Ken but you dolls must be done... and remember Barbie and Ken are in boxes. (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Rodney Gotti
Models Magazine Face (The Unpublished Photographs) We need four (4) photos, 1 eveningwear, 1 swimwear, 1 streetwear, and 1 sleepwear. Hit the runway selling the makeup line on your face. You're auditioning to be a model for the Dorian Corey Fashion Magazine. (2) Trophies MF vs FF $300 Sponsored by Prince LeoArtLove Ebony
BQ Face vs. BQ Legendary/Icon Face - Serving and Selling the Carta in all black: Take us back to the days of pure face. (2)Trophies Non Legends vs Legends $300 Sponsored by R.R. Chanel
Female Figure Face "The Collaboration" Punk +High fashion Glamour + Edge & a Nasty Eye Beat + a Beautiful Face to Match = Viva La Glam Rock ( New vs Women vs. FQ vs. Drags vs. Big girls vs. Legend/Icon) 7 Trophies $300 Sponsored by Platinum Platinum

FASHION:

Adopt-A-Child Team Best Dressed - You are a father or mother that's always done. Tonight, go to another house and grab a daughter or son. Show us why you are team best dressed.
(2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Joshua Ninja
Foot, Eye & Bag- The Master or Mistress of Foot wear, An Eyewear Bandit & the Bag Maniac. Bring it in show stopping pieces from any year as long as they are Devastating.
(2) Trophies MF vs FF $300 Sponsored by Little Rock Black Pride
Sneaker vs. Sneaker: 1 + 2 = 3 Tonight bring the judges the most exquisite sneakers in the world. You have two rules: 1) Your outfit can only contain one color. 2) Your sneakers can only contain two colors for a total of three colors in your whole look. $300 Sponsored by AJ Gucci
Urban vs. Hi Fashion Street wear- Urban: You Have Been invited To 50 Cents Platinum Power Finale Party, High Fashion: You Have Been Invited To Kendrick Lamar's Platinum Party. What will you both wear to stand out? 2024/2025 Pieces and fully accessorized (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by B2B Productions Ohio

SEX SIREN & BODY:

FQ Scandalous Sex Siren - That's right, You turn all heads, get the rumors started and bring the madness each time you enter the room. They just cant handle it because you are red hot. Let them know it again tonight with a painted face an unquestionable body, Undeniable sex appeal Selling it & sealing it in all red Junior vs Senior vs Legends vs Big Girls (4) Trophies $300 Sponsored Reggie Du’Mure Versailles
BUTCH VS.TRANSMAN SEX SIREN - In a wife beater & sexy underwear. (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Marco Herrera
WOMENS SEX SIREN - "Victoria Secrets Model" Don’t forget your wings while you grace the runway! $300
BQ Sex Siren (Sex, Drugs & Rock n Roll) Party like a rock star in a sexy rock star look (Cat boy vs. JR vs SR vs Legends) (4) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Ian Productions
MF BODY -Gentleman- Come down in black dress pants, NO shirt, bow tie and a cane. Then peel into your sexy black underwear (Models vs. Muscular vs Transman vs Legends )
(4) Trophies $300 Sponsored by The Phirm
Female Figure Body (Ms. Centerfold) Whatever you wear for the layout make sure that it's seductive & a sexy body (Women vs. FQ Luscious vs FQ Model vs Legend) (4) Trophies $300

REALNESS:

BQ Realness (The Farmer in the Dell) Farming has always been an important business in the Dell. Each male in the dell has a key and significant role to their family's wealth and survival. That who should, but can't attend school stays home and tends to the farm. He wears everyday farming clothes (School Boy) The males that are considered to be "ladies men" often dress in suits. (Pretty Boy) While others tend to the farm's vehicles and machinery, they dress like typical mechanics (Thug) there is always an insurance representative encouraging the family to buy a policy (Executive ) & (Everyday ) Dressed like a Cowboy This is just what life is like on the dell. $300 Sponsored by Prince LeoArtLove Ebony
Female Figure Realness- Point Blank Real 24/7 Unclockable & Unspookeable! Drags: In a schoolgirl look . FQ’s: In an Executive look. Big Girls in a Banji look. (3) Trophies $300
OTA Legendary Realness - The ultimate death of the King has the nation of Great Britain grieving tremendously. Pay your respects to the royal family by attending the funeral of the King dressed tastefully in all black with an over the top black hat! BQ vs. Trans Man vs. Butches vs. FQ vs Drags (5) Trophies $300
Transman vs Butch Realness - In a winter look! Non Legends vs. Legends (4) trophies $300
BQ Thug Realness w/a twist “King Me” Since 2016 this category has slowly been gaining momentum. A few Thugs have stood out. But not one has truly claimed “The Crown” . Tonight will set the stage for who will claim the throne. Bring a look of royalty in head to toe black effect and a creative crown, walking All American runway. The crown should be something created, not purchased from a store or online. You must walk BQ Thug realness category. $330 Sponsored by Kai Milan


RUNWAY:

European Runway Rebel - Leather & Chains, Rips & Tears. I'M looking for S&M Sex Kittens, Dominatrix Bitches & Harley Davidson girls. Don't forget its Runway ! (Virgin vs BQ Small vs BQ Tall vs BQ Big vs vs Women vs Fq’s Vs Drags) 7 Trophies $300
All American Runway ~ Let's take it back to the days of real All American Runway where masculinity and edgy fashion ruled the category & runway. In an intense masculine, all black everything winter look with a touch of fur. WOW the crowd & judges with your ovah look. (Non Legends vs. Legends) (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Enigma Ent.
OTA Legendary Tag Team Runway- OTA Runway "Red Dress Walk" Every year in New Orleans they have a Legendary fundraiser called "Red Dress Run" to raise money. This year they want to see the "Red Dress Walk as a team. For your tens come with a synchronized walk as a team. For the battles tag your partner until the last team walking is standing. In your creative interpretation bring your red dress walk with your sickening walk and attitude. (2) Trophies $300


PERFORMANCE:

FQ Performance - World Domination -The Ultimate Performance Showdown, Bring us back to the days In a catsuit Bring us
the drama. Non Legends vs Legends (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by KiKi Ninja
Drags Performance - Kung Fu legends continue…Let’s teach that bitch a lesson, make her know that as long as you’re around she will be second best in a sickening Japanese effect. Non Legends vs Legends (2) Trophies 300
Old Way/New Way- THE ARTISTE” OLD Way/New Way" are classic categories that will never leave the ballroom. Tonight we want to see you dressed as an "Artist" and your props should be painter's sticks or brushes. Remember Old Way dips, locks & spins…, plus those death defying poses and twists. Remember New Way stretching,contortionists & precision…Punishing like the ICON ALVERNIAN PRESTIGE DMV (Non Legends vs Legends) (2) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Waverly Milan
BQ Performance- World Domination-The Ultimate Performance Showdown. Take us back to 1997 when the category came as you are. No effects, just pure performance. Whether you're a twister or a sister just come to VOGUE! Non Legends vs. Legends (4) Trophies $300 Sponsored by Ballroom We Care
Womens Performance- In a bone snatch $300

GRAND PRIZE 1
$3,000
RUNWAY AS A HOUSE
“Close Encounter of the Third Kind”
The year is 3095 and we have finally made contact. But unknown to the open-minded humans, the Extra Terrestrials they have encountered are actually Space Mercenaries, traveling from galaxy to galaxy stealing the most unique and creative fashion statements ever dreamed of! Now they have reached Planet Earth, As a House, bring to the runway what these aliens are looking for. If you don't have what they want, you will be anni-hilated!(No Half Steppin)Research is necessary, Be On Point, Or You Will Gag.
Production is a must.

GRAND PRIZE 2
$3,000
DESIGNERS DELIGHT
Rumpelstilskin “The Greatest Storyteller”
Rumpelstilskin was known through the enchanted forest to be the best storyteller around. Whether true or not, Rumpelstilskin had the ability to capture his audience with fancy wordplay and his creative visual gestures. Tonight, create a magical “Runway Show” using your gift of design. I’m looking for 5 fab looks that must include a final piece that will be judged in the battle zone. Your runway show should tell a story and just like a runway show, you as the designer must end the show by gracing the floor yourself. Do you have what it takes to be Ballroom’s Greatest Designer? Production & Props a must.

GRAND PRIZE 3
$3,000
HOUSE WITH THE MOST TROPHIES
Which House will represent the best at the 30th anniversary Dorian Corey awards ball? Let’s see which Fathers and Mothers have what it takes to cultivate their members and come serve (007’s can not give they point to any house)



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