SoniQQ Revlon Presents: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice The Ball
A Florida OTY Approved Mainstream Ball
Event Details
Date: Saturday November 15th
Location: 4934 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33617
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Presale / Entry Fees:
$25 Online | $30 at door
$200 House Tables:
It’s strange, it’s unusual, and it’s absolutely worth it.
🪦 Reserved Seating for 8 – Gather your ghouls and enjoy the ball from a prime table with room for your full coven.
🪽 Chicken Wings & Sub Sandwiches – Fuel your fright with a spooky spread of finger-lickin' wings and haunted subs.
🧛🏾 Admission for 2 – Includes 2 general admission tickets for 2 spirits at your table.
🔮 1 Séance Pass – Feeling unjustly chopped? Call upon the spirits to bring you back! This one-time pass allows you to reverse a chop during 10s. (Note: Cannot be used during battles.)
It’s not just a table. It’s a portal to the underworld and an insurance policy for your category. Don’t say it three times… just claim it.
Doors Open: 6:00 PM SHARP
Host, Music & Media
MC: TABU 007 - @tabu_on_da_mic | Tiny Gorgeous-Gucci - @lady_leeasia
DJ: DJ Nightwing – @djnightwing813
Videography: @editsby_larry
Instagram: @cf_ballroom_collective
Categories:
Beginners: “Beetlejuice’s Afterlife Auditions”
Beginners Runway: Trophy+ 2pt
Beginners Face: Trophy + 2pt
Beginners Performance: Trophy + 2pt
Description:
Though I should be weary,
Still I venture someplace scary,
Ghostly haunting I turn loose!
Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!
Attention all beginners! The Afterlife has summoned you to step up, step out, and devour the gurls. Whether you’re strutting, serving face, or performing, you must channel your inner undead diva and don.
Bring us a look inspired by the ghoulish glamor and colors of the dearly departed (GRAY, BLACK, BROWN, or WHITE). Think creepy, think chic, think “haunted haute couture”. This is your chance to show Beetlejuice and the afterlife that you’re here to play and slay. Also, shoes don't count!
The living may tremble, but the undead? We applaud.
Runway: “Till Death Do Us Slay”
European (MF, FF): Trophy each + 1pt each
All American(MF, FF): Trophy each + 1pt each
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $250.00 + 1pt
Description:
Your wedding was destined to be the event of the century…until disaster struck, and the venue collapsed faster than your caterer’s soufflé. Now you, your partner, and your guests are all six feet under. But guess what? This wedding is still ON, baby, and it’s happening in the afterlife!
Hit the runway in a blinged-out wedding look that’s so jaw-dropping it’ll resurrect the dearly departed. Think diamonds, crystals, sequins, anything that sparkles brighter than your tragic backstory. This is your undead wedding day, and you’re here to prove that not even death can stop you from eating the girls up.
So, serve us a bridal or groom fantasy that says “I may be dead, but my fashion is eternal.” All may wear either look.
Best Dressed: “Giving in the Afterlife”
Male Figure: Trophy + 1pt
Female Figure: Trophy + 1pt
GNC: Trophy + 1pt
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $500.00 + 1pt
Description:
In life, you were a socialite, a humanitarian, and a philanthropist who turned heads and cut checks. But all the charity in the world couldn’t stop the inevitable. Now, even in death, you’ve got everyone gagging as they roll up to your funeral, and honey, you are still turning “LEWKS”.
Bring us your best casket-ready couture, a fit so fierce it could bring the dead back to life. Your ensemble must include skulls to remind them who runs the underworld, and you can only use black, white, green and purple to execute this mourning chic aesthetic. At least 3 colors must be used. Shoes count too, so don’t you dare let them flop!
Make us believe you’re the ghost of fashion “past, present, and future”. Because even in the afterlife, it’s clear: you’ll always be the best dressed.
Hand Performance: “Guilty Hands, Dirty Money”
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $100.00 + 1pt
Description:
Look at you, an “honorary pallbearer” at the funeral of a beloved philanthropist. So somber, so dignified. But we all know the tea, you’re the “real” reason they’ve shuffled off this mortal coil. And let’s not forget, that fat insurance policy is hitting your account next week, boo boo. 💅
Now, it’s time to let your hands do the talking. Serve us a hand performance dripping with drama, guilt, and greed. One hand in a red glove to flaunt the blood on your hands, and one in green because, baby, you’re about to secure the bag.
Whether your movements whisper “Oops” or scream “Cash me out,” make sure those hands tell the full story of your deadly finesse.
Face: “Deathly and Divine”
Female Figure: Trophy + 1pt
Male Figure: Trophy + 1pt
GNC: Trophy + 1pt
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $100.00 + 1pt
Description:
Congratulations, you’ve been summoned from the underworld! Because clearly, your haunting beauty deserves to be witnessed, even if it’s the last thing these clueless teenagers ever see. Armed with the Handbook for the Recently Deceased and a poorly executed séance, they’ve brought you back to serve “FACE” that’s both deathly and divine.
Now, it’s time to give them a show. Stun us with a ghostly, ethereal look that could stop the living dead in their tracks. And when you’re ready to leave us gasping for air, reveal your killer beauty beneath a dramatic BLACK VEIL. Base look may be any color but the veil must be black!
You’re not just serving looks, you’re serving “last” looks. Make them regret calling you, but leave them too mesmerized to care.
Sex Siren: “Till Death Chop Us Apart”
Female Figure: 1 Trophy + 1pt
Male Figure: 1 Trophy+1pt
Overall Grand Prize: $200 + Trophy + 1pt
Description:
Before Beetlejuice became the snarky demon we all know and love, he was just a humble grave robber with a side hustle in terrible life choices. Like marrying the head of a soul-sucking coven. Turns out, she was ready to trade his soul for immortality, but Beetlejuice flipped the script, grabbed an axe, and turned her into a jigsaw puzzle.
Too bad for him she’s back in the afterlife: stapled together, still sexy, and out for revenge! Channel that chaotic energy with a fierce PATCHWORK look, then drop jaws with a seductive reveal that says, “I’m here to slay… and maybe dismember.” And don’t you dare forget the AXE he used, or guess who’s getting chopped? (Spoiler: It’s you.) No real weapons!
This is your moment to be deadly, divine, and downright dangerous. Let’s see a look that screams, “I’m not just here to snatch wigs, I’m here to snatch souls!”
Boot vs. Heel: “Till Death Do Us Fabulously Part”
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $100.00 + 1pt
Description:
Ah, the 14th century, what a time to be alive! Or, well… not alive for most, thanks to the Black Death. But you and Beetlejuice? Survivors and “thrivers”! While others mourned, y’all hit the graveyard jackpot, looting the dearly departed aristocrats who no longer had a use for their “fabulous” worldly possessions.
Now, it’s time to show off the spoils of your, uh, “creative redistribution efforts.” Bring us a heel or boot decked out with your ill-gotten gains from the crypts. Jewels? Snatched. Ornate embroidery? Claimed. A whole chandelier? Why not?! And don’t forget your receipts, aka a reference photo, so we know exactly which fabulous gravesite you raided. (Reference photo of any items that inspired your creation, Nothing is off limits)
Because remember: one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and one aristocrat’s death is your fashion debut! Labels not required.
Sneaker vs. Sneaker: “Step Into the Strange”
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $100.00 + 1pt
Description:
So, you couldn’t resist dabbling in the strange and unusual, huh? Now look at you! A “Handbook for the Recently Deceased” just casually lands in your lap, and instead of leaving it alone like a sensible person, you went flipping through its cursed pages. Next thing you know, you’ve unleashed Beetlejuice himself.
But hey, why let a little interdimensional chaos go to waste? Channel all that forbidden knowledge into a sneaker design that screams “strange and unusual”. We’re talking Beetlejuice-inspired creativity on full blast! Anything from the black-and-white stripes to sandworms, haunted houses, or even Barbara’s questionable DIY exorcism skills.
Labels? Who needs ‘em when you’ve got this much creativity? Just make sure your kicks look like they could walk straight out of the Neitherworld runway. Don't forgot a reference photo!
MC vs MC: “Beetlejuice, Begone!”
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $100.00 + 1pt
Description:
So, you’ve been called to deal with a serious haunting, but not the deadly kind. Oh no, Beetlejuice has taken “ghosting” to a whole new level of petty. From swiping left socks and earring backs to popping condiment caps and peeling off your can good labels, he’s turned your home into a chaos factory.
Tonight, it’s time to show that ghost who’s boss. Step up to the mic and spit a chant so cunt it sends Beetlejuice packing straight back to the Neitherworld. Bonus points for wordplay that’s as nasty as his antics. Because when it comes to battling Beetlejuice, your words are your weapon.
Just don’t forget the rules: say his name three times to get your 10s and make it count. Let’s hear the chant that’ll have him screaming, “It’s showtime… for my exit!”
Bizarre: “Sandworm Chic”
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $150.00 + 5pt
Description:
Beetlejuice may be the star, but let’s not forget the real MVPs of the Afterlife. The creepy, crawly, and oh-so-iconic sandworms. Slithering in style, these fearsome yet fabulous creatures are the ultimate inspiration for your bizarre look.
Tonight, we want to see you channel that sandworm energy with a creation that’s equal parts terrifying and jaw-droppingly creative. Think stripes, scales, teeth, and a whole lot of drama. Your look should scream, “I just crawled out of the desert of the Neitherworld, and I’m here to devour the runway.”
This is your moment to prove that bizarre isn’t just a category, it’s an art form. Show us a sandworm fantasy that’ll have everyone saying, “Beetlejuice who?!”
Performance: “Bottle Blonde Brilliance”
FQ: Trophy + 1pt
Drags: Trophy +1pt
Junior FQ: Trophy +1pt
BQVF: Trophy + 1pt
Twisters: Trophy + 1pt (must get 10s in realness)
Womens: Trophy + 1pt
Old Way: Trophy + 1pt
New Way: Trophy + 1pt
Legends/Icons: $200.00 Trophy + 2pt
Overall Grand Prize (No Legends/Icons): Trophy + $300.00 + 1pt
Description:
Claire Brewster wasn’t just Lydia’s rival. She was the quintessential bottle blonde queen with enough attitude to haunt the entire Neitherworld. Tonight, it’s your turn to bring her to life straight from the iconic 1989 Beetlejuice cartoon series.
Serve us an inspired look dripping in Claire’s signature sass, glamour, and over-the-top flair. Think sharp fashion, big 80s hair, and an air of “I’m better than you, and you “know” it.” Whether you’re reading the girls or chewing the stage, make sure your performance captures her unapologetic energy and cartoonish fabulousness.
This is your moment to show that sometimes, being the villain is the ultimate flex. Let’s see who can truly embody the “bottle blonde bitch” of the afterlife!
J-Sette Quartet Performance: “Final Dance in the Afterlife”
Overall Team Prize: 4 Trophies ($100.00 each) + 2pt per team member
Description:
Your squad was the reigning champions of the majorette world, undefeated and unstoppable. Until tragedy struck! A fight over an 8-count turned catastrophic, causing your bus to crash and sending your entire team to the afterlife. However, death hasn’t stopped the grind, and you’ve discovered an afterlife majorette scene ready to challenge your skills. Reform your squad in the afterlife with 1 Captain, 2 Aces, and 1 Tail. Now, hit the floor in a unified green and blue ensemble that screams victory from beyond the grave.
Rules:
1. For 10s: Teams must execute two 8-counts with precision and flair. Walk-ins are permitted and encouraged to set the tone.
2. Battles:
-Face off with four 8-counts or two 16-counts, performed consecutively after the opposing team.
-Showcase synchronicity, energy, and creativity.
3. Tempo: All performances will use medium or fast counts. No slow routines allowed.
4. Winning Criteria: The last standing quartet earns the win. Each winning team member will receive their own trophy, which contributes to their house’s total trophy and point count. For example: If all four members of the same house win, that’s 4 trophies and 4 points toward their house’s total, not just one.
Bring it like your afterlife depends on it because it does! Only the best can claim the throne of the eternal dancefloor.
Streetwear Extraordinaire: “Chill in the Night”
Male Figure: Trophy + 1pt
Female Figure: Trophy + 1pt
GNC: Trophy + 1pt
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + $200 + 1pt
Description:
You’re a true creature of the night. Smooth, sleek, and blending seamlessly into the shadows. Your body is cold, lifeless, and unapologetically chic. Tonight, we want to see you own the runway in a streetwear look that’s as icy as the afterlife itself.
Stick to dark, cool colors (yes, we’re talking blues, greens, and purples from the color wheel). You’re dead, darling, so no warm tones, unless you want to get chopped. Your look should scream, “I’m undead but dressed to kill,” while still allowing you to slink through the night without sending mortals into a frenzy.
This is your moment to show that even in the afterlife, streetwear reigns supreme. Keep it cold, keep it cool, and most importantly, keep it extraordinary! Shoes count!
Realness: “Life, Death, and Everyday Messiness”
Everyday: Trophy + 3pt
Thug: Trophy + 3pt
Executive: Trophy + 3pt
FQ Realness: Trophy + 3pt
Drags Realness: Trophy+ 3pt
Transman: Trophy + 3pt
Schoolboy Vs Schoolgirl: Trophy + 3pt
Pretty Boy: Trophy + 3pt
Banji Girl: Trophy + 3pt
Alumni: Trophy + 5pt
Descriptions:
Everyday Realness:
The land of the living is full of mundane individuals who blend into the crowd. Tonight, serve us that plain, unassuming human look in a GRAPHIC T-SHIRT AND PANTS of your choice that lets you walk through the world unnoticed. Think regular-degular realness, but make it captivating!
BQ VS MF Drags(WOMAN DRESSED AND PRESENTING AS A MAN) Thug Realness:
You went out in the most cliché way possible. A shootout. You’re fresh to the afterlife and still rocking that thug energy. Serve us in a LONG WHITE TEE with BULLET HOLES and a CHAIN. A look that says, “I didn’t just live the streets, I brought them to the afterlife!”
Executive Realness:
Your thug cousin is dead, and while you’re sad, business doesn’t stop. You were “that person” who hopped on a Zoom call during the funeral. Show us a professional executive look in a suit that you could’ve worn both to the service and to your meeting. Make sure it’s not wrinkled and it’s tailored to YOUR body or you will be chopped! Corporate grief never looked this good.
FQ Realness:
You’re the spouse of the executive, and the funeral has layers of drama. Not only were you secretly having an affair with the deceased thug cousin, but now you’re honoring him by wearing his favorite colors: RED AND BLACK. Serve us a funeral look in a BODYCON dress, dripping in passion, scandal, and femme figure fabulosity. Make sure you wear his favorite colors!
FF Drags (MAN PRESENTING AND DRESSED AS A WOMAN) Realness:
You’re the heartbroken girlfriend of the dearly departed, draped in grief, or so everyone thinks. Turns out, whispers from the funeral crowd reveal he was sneaking around with his cousin’s wife. Anger is the new mourning, and before the eulogy is over, you’ve already plotted your silent revenge: a discreetly spilled drink spiked with bleach to stain the mistress’s red and black outfit. Lucky for you, you’ve been seeing his best friend on the side anyway. Bring it an ALL BLACK AND LACE funeral look that’s as sharp as your tongue. Complete the ensemble with monochromatic accessories (1 POP of color of your choice), from your hat to your heels, because even in heartbreak (and a touch of scandal), you stay perfectly coordinated.
Transman Realness:
You were the best friend of the thug, and the grief overwhelmed you. So much so, you accidentally choked during the funeral and died too. Bring it in a BLACK AND BLUE BUSINESS CASUAL look to reflect the unfortunate irony of your afterlife entrance.
Pretty Boy Realness:
You’re posing as the preacher at the funeral, but the truth is dark. You killed the real preacher because he was sleeping with your wife. The family mistook you for him, and now you’re stuck delivering the sermon. Serve us a sharp, PREACHER look of your choice that’s both holy and wholly deceptive.
Banji Girl Realness:
It’s your cousin’s funeral, and you warned him about his dangerous ways. Now he’s gone, but his ghost still haunts you. To make things worse, his ghost spilled the tea about the preacher being a fake. You’re ready to snitch in a loud NEON PINK OR YELLOW WITH BLACK look. Don’t forget your fishnets. The messier, the better! Subtlety has never been your strong suit!
Schoolboy Vs. Schoolgirl Realness:
You’re young and ambitious, even in death, landing an intern gig at the Afterlife Social Services. Serve us a youthful, sharp, and playful look in all ORANGE AND BLACK, perfect for a newly-dead intern climbing the ghostly corporate ladder. Dont’ forget your NAMETAG or you will be chopped!
Alumni Realness: Age 30+ You no longer look like a youngin. Plain and simple.
You’ve risen through the ranks to become the director of Afterlife Social Services. With years of experience, even in death, you exude professionalism and wisdom. Bring us a muted, distinguished look (NAVY, BLACK, GREY, OR KHAKI) that shows you’re seasoned, sophisticated, and in charge. You may use more than 1 color. Don't forget your NAMETAG that says Director on it along with your name or you will be chopped!
BQ Up in Pumps: “Strutting Through Life and Death”
Overall Prize: Trophy+ $100 + 3pts
Description:
It’s simple: life’s a runway, and the afterlife is no different. Grab your fiercest set of pumps and show us how you slay through eternity. No excuses, no limits. Just bring the drama, the height, and the stomp. You already know what to do, so do it like your (after)life depends on it!
First Time Up in Drags at a Mainstream Function: “Beat to Death and Then Some ”
Overall Grand Prize: 1 Trophy + $500 + 10pts
FF DRAGS (BQ or Transman PRESENTING AND DRESSED AS A WOMAN): 1 Trophy + 10pts
MF DRAGS (FQ or WOMAN DRESSED AND PRESENTING AS A MAN): 1 Trophy + 10pts
The story goes like this: It was Halloween night, and your femme queen homegirl dared you to turn one lil look for her spooky function. You said, “Aight, just this once…” and went all out! Lashes, lace, pads, paint, beard, the whole fantasy. You were giving what needed to be gave!
But gag! Before you could even hit the party, tragedy struck. (RIP to the good sis mascara that betrayed you mid-contour. We won't speak of it again.) You died in full geesh. But when you got to the afterlife, the ghourls, mistook you for a legendary Drag Queen/King from the land of the living. That’s how sickening you looked.
Now it’s time to resurrect that moment! Bring it in your best drag illusion. We want a transformation that makes the judges scream louder than a final destination rerun! This category is strictly for those who have never been in drag at a mainstream ball before! Newbies only. No past life tease here! You must also get into drag as the opposite gender you identify as! This is not a realness category, it's about transformation. Judges will judge based on the best transformation. (Also make sure to include a reference photo of what you looked like before so the judges can truly see the transformation.)
Creative Categories:
Hair Affair: “Beetlejuice’s Makeover Moment”
Overall Grand Prize: 1 Trophy + $400.00 + 5pts
Description:
After years of ridicule for his infamous matted blonde locks, Beetlejuice turned to the ballroom scene for a transformation. He walked into the salon and left with a hairstyle that screamed fantasy and flair. Present a platinum blonde hairstyle as the centerpiece of your look. You may incorporate other colors, textures, and embellishments to elevate the style into a show-stopping fantasy hair look. The hair must be modeled by a physical person(s) to prove it’s wearable, so bring it alive on stage with movement and attitude. Creativity and drama are your best tools. Give us a visual masterpiece worthy of the afterlife’s fiercest runway.
Claw Brawl: “Nailed to Perfection”
Overall Grand Prize: $100 + Trophy + 5pts
Description:
Acrylics aren’t just for the living, they’re a ghoul’s ultimate accessory! Tonight, we want to see claws that scream Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Give us a set of nails so nasty, so creative, and so iconic that they’d make even the Neitherworld jealous. Long, wild, or weird: just make them undeniably lethal! Use the Beetlejuice universe as your inspiration!
Best Handbook Cover: “The Afterlife’s Personalized Manual”
Overall Grand Prize: 1 Trophy+ $100 + 5pts
Description:
The Handbook for the Recently Deceased manifests uniquely for each newly departed soul, reflecting their essence, life story, or death’s circumstances. Show us the personalized cover of your handbook. Use Graphic Design to create the front cover of your version of the handbook. Incorporate a photo of yourself as a key design element. This could be a photo of you in life, in death, or embodying your afterlife persona. Infuse the design with elements that tell your story: were you glamorous, eerie, humorous, or tragic? Make it bold, detailed, and striking. This handbook isn’t just a guide; it’s an identity.
Tag Team Shake That Ass: “Dusty Blonde Bounce”
Overall Grand Prize: $200.00+ 2 Trophies+ 5pt each
Description:
Even in death, the undead can serve energy! Channel Beetlejuice’s chaotic spirit and take the floor in a matted, dusty blonde wig.Whether you twerk like a specter or bounce like the living, with a team of 2, dust off your skills and show us how to move in the afterlife. All shades of blonde are fine!
Best House Look: “Squad Ghouls”
Overall Grand Prize: Trophy + 5pts
Description:
Gather your ghostly gang and serve us a coordinated look that screams unity, creativity, and Beetlejuice! Your house can draw inspiration from anything in the Beetlejuice universe. Whether it’s the eerie elegance of the Maitlands, the chaotic energy of Beetlejuice himself, or the quirky charm of the Neitherworld. Bring at least 5 members of your house to strut in unison and deliver a cohesive, jaw-dropping look. Remember, in the world of Beetlejuice, it’s not just about haunting, it’s about turning it!
Lip Sync: "Possessed By The Rhythm"
Overall Grand Prize: $100+1 Trophy+ 5pts
Description:
Day-o, Day-o!
Daylight come and me wan' go home
Day, mi say day, mi say day, mi say day
Mi say day, mi say day-o
Daylight come and me wan' go home
If this sounds familiar it's because it is the exact song the Lydia's family was made to sing when they were possessed by the beloved ghosts, Barbara and Adam. Looks like they got a hold of you too mid show!
Tonight bring it in your best drag and lip sync to one of their favorite songs listed to get your 10s. Then battle with their other favorite tracks. Since this is possession, expect whatever song they want to play to be played so learn them all.
10s Track list:
1) Work Senora by Harry Belafonte
2) Disturbia by Rihanna
3) Crazy in Love (Fifty shades of Grey version) by Beyonce
4) Abracadabra by Lady Gaga
5) Worship by Lizzo
Battle Tracks List:
1) Yaya by Beyonce
2) Pure/Honey by Beyonce
3) Yeah Glo by Glorilla
4) Outside by Cardi B
House With The Most Points: “Coinz Snatched”
Overall Grand Prize: $1,500.00+ 1 Trophy
Description:
House with the most points…Wins the money!