Circles [Melbourne]
Circles [Melbourne]

Event Information

Date/Time

Saturday February 22, 2025
1:00 PM

Location

The Channel, Arts Centre Melbourne
Hamer Hall, Riverside Terrace,
Melbourne, Victoria, VIC 3000
Australia

Auslan Interpreter/s

Cindi Boychuk & Khang Chiem

Language/ Cultural Consultant

Tickets

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Session 2 – Philippines and Australia Ballroom Community Panel

Saturday 22 Feb 1pm – 3pm

Panelists: Founding Mother Bhenji Juicy Couture, Philippines Mother Xyza Pink Lady Mizrahi, Alima Juicy Couture and Berta Juicy Couture.

Join this empowering discussion mediated by Australia’s Mother of The Royal House of Nina Oricci and founding Mother of Naarm, Kianna Oricci alongside a stella line-up from the Philippines and the Australian Ballroom communities on the panel including Alima, Berta, Bhenji and Xyza.

Discussion topics in this session will include “Transness” – exploring the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of the panel members both here in Australia and in the Philippines, and “Ballroom”. Looking at the experiences of both communities and reflecting on Ballroom as a worldwide phenomenon.

This is a safe space to explore Trans identity and Ballroom culture. Be sure to book and secure your seat for this session.

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