Old Way Vogue Workshop for Beginners

The foundations of Old Way Vogue

Discover the foundations of Old Way Vogue, the original style of Vogue that celebrates precision, lines, symmetry and storytelling through movement.

Designed for complete beginners, this welcoming workshop introduces participants to the history and cultural roots of Ballroom before exploring the core principles of Old Way performance. Led by Overall House Mother Koopi Mizrahi, you'll learn the essential elements of the style, including poses, lines, angles, floor presence and the art of musicality, while building confidence in a supportive and inclusive environment.

More than a dance class, this workshop offers an authentic introduction to Ballroom culture, honouring the Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities that created and continue to shape the scene. Participants will also gain insight into the traditions of Houses, chosen family and the values that make Ballroom a vibrant global community.

No previous dance experience is required—just wear comfortable clothing, bring water and be ready to learn, move and celebrate the legacy of Ballroom.

Credits:

Koppi Mizrahi
(The Iconic House of Mizrahi / The Iconic Kiki House of Pinklady / Qween Beat)

Koppi is a performer, teacher, MC, DJ, and track maker, and singer songwriter. She has been walking balls visiting the U.S. every year since 2009, and has won many trophies and prizes. She has been hosting her own ball named 'Discovery Ball' in Tokyo since 2011 in order to expand ballroom culture in Japan. She was given the 'legendary' status at Latex Ball in 2016 and became the first international legend outside of the U.S.. Also in February 2022, she was chosen as a dancer of 'ASSEMBLY', a performance and an exhibition produced by a black artist named Rashaad Newsome, at a legendary Park Avenue Armory in New York.

July 2022, she was given the title of Overall Mother of the Iconic House of Mizrahi after contributing the house for 13 years.
She is also International Mother of the Iconic Kiki House of Pinklady, and her status in kiki scene is Up & Coming Icon.
And at the Zodiac Ball in Tokyo in June 2024, she became the first person outside of the US to be deemed the highest ballroom status 'Icon'.