KIDDY SMILE & FRIENDS

Battles Format:
• Two individual pre-selection rounds:
Each dancer performs twice solo for the jury to assess style, musicality, and mastery of waacking movements.
• Top 24 selected:
Only the 24 best dancers advance to the next stage.
• Top 12 with guest dancers:
Confirmed guest dancers join at the Top 12 stage to create a more competitive dynamic.
• Direct elimination battles:
1 vs 1 battles continue until the final, where only one winner remains.

Structure :
• 2 solo rounds → Top 24 → Top 12 (with guests) → 1 vs 1 battles → Finale

Prizes & Awards:
• Trophy for the winner
• Symbolic plaques/trophies for the Top 4
Best Dressed award
GlitterWhack Coup de cœur
Recognition for finalists

Registration:
• Pre-registration is mandatory via Google Form (coming soon). Details for purchasing tickets at a reduced rate will be provided upon confirmation of registration.

Battles Format:
BALL Format
• Individual Pre-selection: Each participant performs solo for a quick evaluation by the jur
• Selection: The best performers move on to the next stage.
• 1 vs 1 Elimination Battles: Selected participants face off in a series of 1 vs 1 duels until one winner remains per category.

Structure :
• Pre-selection → 1 vs 1 Battle → Quarterfinal → Semifinal → Final

Registration details:
• On-site registration, the day of the event
• Participants register just before their category
• A coordinator will be present to manage the lists and answer questions
• No prior registration link
• Free for all voguers
• Entry to the ball does not guarantee participation in a category: arrive early and be ready!
• Access to the ball and participation in categories is entirely free for ballroom scene members, subject to ticket availability

Category details:
• FACE – Beauty in all its power.
Judged on: facial symmetry, skin quality, gaze, presence.
Present yourself confidently to the jury, a moment to shine naturally.
• REALNESS – The art of blending in.
Judged on: ability to “pass” in a normative world according to the chosen character (schoolboy, executive, cis woman, etc.)
Convince the jury of your credibility in the character you embody.
• BEGINNERS – For newcomers only.
Judged on: attitude, potential, execution according to category (performance, runway, etc.)
A safe space to affirm yourself if you are new to the scene.
• BEST DRESSED – Fashion, elegance, coherence.
Judged on: complete outfit, style sense, refinement, creativity.
Show your flair and fashion sense.
• BODY – Celebrate and own your body.
Judged on: tonicity, shape, proportions, posture, confidence.
Whatever your body type, your relationship with your body counts, showcase it proudly.
• RUNWAY – The catwalk as the ultimate stage.
Judged on: posture, attitude, precision of steps, confidence.
Command the runway like a top model.
• PERFORMANCE – Pure voguing.
Judged on: musicality, precision, storytelling, category-specific skills (Old Way, New Way, Femme, Dramatics…)
Let your body tell a story and bring your best energy.
• BIZARRE – Celebrate the unconventional.
Judged on: originality of look or performance, strangeness, surprise.
Unleash your creativity and express your unique self.
• SEX SIREN – Seduction, desire, power.
Judged on: sexual charisma, confidence, sensual presence.
Use your sensuality as a weapon, seduce without words and own the rhythm.
• FASHION KILLAH – Couture, concept, audacity.
Judged on: strong, creative, fashion-forward look, garment performance.
Amaze the jury and present a look that speaks to the entire room.