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J-FEST 2025: VOGUE BALLROOM WEEKEND
30-31.08.2025, Tallinn, Estonia
Welcome to Gothique Tingz: The Tales of Dark
Step into a world where fantasy, fashion, and darkness collide. This isn’t just a ball—it’s a gothic fairytale unfolding in real time. Each participant is a living story, each outfit a spell, and each performance a summon. Expect high-fashion fantasy, haunting realness, and characters straight from your darkest dreams.
JUDGES
  • LEGENDARY YANOU ANGELS
    France
  • PARIS PRINCESS CHEEKY TELFAR
    France
  • EUROPEAN MOTHER KEISHA COPERNI
    France
MC & DJ
  • MC SCANDINAVIAN PRINCE KENYA BODEGA
    Denmark
  • DJ KXSTER aka DADDY PEDESTRIAN
    Estonia
TIMETABLE
Doors open: 16:00
Start: 18:00
Schedule: Categories in right order
CHAPTER I: THE SHADOWS STIR
Welcome to the first chapter of our dark fairytale. As the ancient book opens, shadows curl around its pages, whispering forgotten legends. Each category you enter is a story - one that must be told through your fashion, energy and presence. Are you ready to step into the tale?
  • Best House Look |
    THE DARKNESS
    ‭«In the very first pages of our tale, the night awakens. Shroud yourself in total darkness - mysterious, alluring, and infinite. Your house shall emerge like a secret society cloaked in power and secrecy. Show unity in shadows.»
  • Face OTA | THE PORCELAIN DOLL
    «A doll once forgotten in a haunted manor, flawless but with secrets behind glass eyes. Pale skin, carved cheekbones and beauty so perfect it unsettles. Serve face that whispers both fragility and danger.»
  • Best Creative Makeup | THE GOTHIC MUSE
    «You are the painting in a cathedral window, the spirit that moves the artist's trembling hand. Create a look that evokes the stained-glass saints or marble angels of Gothic lore. Beautiful, divine and slightly tragic.»
  • Best Nails | THE DARK MAGIC
    «These aren’t nails, darling - they’re enchanted relics. Each claw tells a spellbound tale, forged by witches and sealed with forbidden incantations. Drape your fingers in talismans that could summon the dead.»
  • Beginners Runway with a Prop | THE NECROMANCER & BLACK BOOK
    «Beneath the cathedral ruins, you found it - an ancient, dust-covered grimoire wrapped in chains and forgotten spells. Its tattered pages tremble with dark power. Walk as if you’ve just conjured the dead… and they follow your every step. The book is your cursed companion.
    Mandatory prop: A black book. It can be marked with symbols, wrapped in chains, or adorned with ribbon bookmarks - the choice is yours, but it must tell a story.»
  • All American Runway with a Prop | THE KNIGHT OF DEATH & SWORD
    «Once noble, now cursed to serve the underworld. Your armor is cracked, your heart silent, but your purpose clear. With a blade that glows faintly with ghostly light, each step echoes with ancient oaths and forgotten battles. Walk as if you’ve risen from your tomb to claim your vengeance.
    Mandatory prop: A sword - worn, gleaming or rusted, but always ready to strike.»
  • European Runway with a Prop | THE FALLEN ANGEL & WINGS
    «Cast from the heavens for sins unknown, you now roam the earth, draped in tarnished grace. Your wings - heavy with loss, fierce with rebellion - speak of defiance and beauty twisted by downfall. Walk as if haunted by the question: redemption… or revenge?
    Mandatory prop: Wings - broken, darkened or glorious, but impossible to ignore.»
  • Incognito Performance | THE BLACK GAMBLE
    «You are a mystery wrapped in velvet and shadow. Nobody knows who you are… yet. Step forward from the dark like a secret that demands to be kept. Hide your identity, but command the room.»
  • New Way | THE ENCHANTED MIRROR
    «Long forgotten in the cursed hall, this mirror doesn’t reflect reality - it reveals your shadow self. Move with elegance twisted by enchantment. Show us the mirror’s prophecy - distorted, dazzling, dangerous.»
  • Baby Vogue | THE HAUNTED DOLLHOUSE
    «You’re the restless spirit of a forgotten toy, left to gather dust in a dark attic. Creepy-cute meets haunted innocence. Every pose, every movement should feel like a lullaby turned nightmare - sweet but unsettling, playful but eerie. Serve face, arms and dramatics with beginner’s boldness and ghostly charm.»
  • Hands Performance on Rap Beats | THE GHOSTLY PUPPET HANDS
    «You are a vessel - your hands are not your own. Let them become ghosts resurrected by the beat. Through bone and velvet, silk and shadow, tell us the story of a soul trapped between worlds.
    Delicate, disturbing, divine.
    This is not control. This is possession.»
  • Test Your Luck | Winner Takes It All | THE GOTHIQUE TALES
    «The final story is yours to tell. Choose any theme among the ball categories and reinvent it in your own twisted, unforgettable way. This is your chance to surprise, shock and slay.
    But remember - the stakes are high. Each participant pays 5 EUR cash on the spot, creating a collective cash prize for the winner.
    Test Your Luck. The Winner takes it all.
    One shot. One story. One crown.»
CHAPTER II: THE CURSED PAGES

As you turn to the next chapter, the stories grow darker. Shadows stretch longer, magic turns dangerous and beauty hides behind masks. These are the legends of cursed beings, tragic heroines, and seductive monsters. Choose your tale wisely - and tell it with fashion, presence and fire.

  • Designer Delight | THE SINISTER STUFFED ANIMAL COUTURE
    «Beneath the bed, forgotten plush creatures stir. Sewn smiles hide nightmares, button eyes see too much. Create a haunting couture look inspired by creepy childhood toys - tattered, twisted, yet eerily endearing.
    Mandatory: each designer must present their creation to the judges with a short explanation. Share your inspiration, references, sketches or design story. Let them understand the darkness behind every stitch.
    Your work can be worn by yourself or presented on a model - but the story behind your creation must be told. Who is your creation… and what do they hide?»
  • Arms Control on Dark Techno Beats | THE CURSED MARIONETTE
    «You’re a puppet cursed to dance forever. Techno beats are your strings, pulling your body in sharp, unnatural rhythms. Your arms must slice through the air like blades under spell. Precision is pain - but you perform anyway.»
  • Realness FF | MF | THE GOTHIC ARISTOCRACY
    «High collars. Corsets. Dark velvet. Lace gloves hiding sharper secrets. You belong to the noblest of Gothic houses - old money, older bloodlines. Look like you’ve just stepped out of a cursed portrait, untouched by time.
    Show how real, how pure, how undeniable your aristocracy is. Every detail matters: posture, attitude, the way you enter the room. Walk like titles and estates are your birthright… and no one dares question it.»
  • Tag Team Performance | THE SHADOW ELITE
    «You and your partner are agents of darkness - moving like smoke, attacking like fangs in the night. Your chemistry should feel dangerous and refined, like twin phantoms who’ve performed together for centuries.»
  • Old Way with a Prop | THE BLACK ROSE
    «A symbol of love that wilted into revenge. You hold the black rose not as a gift - but as a weapon. Every pose must bloom with elegance and decay, each movement twirling like a fading memory, each dip falling like a dying petal.
    Mandatory: bring any prop that complements your story and enhances your look. Let it speak of sorrow, drama or danger - just like the black rose itself.»
  • Kill The Vogue Beat | All Styles | THE FREEDOM
    «This is your escape - from the curse, the pain, the spell. Move with rage, joy, fear. Channel every emotion too big for your body. You are not just dancing - you’re breaking free.
    Outfit: FREE OF THEME. This is a space for dancers from all styles (except Vogue). Unpredictable, unbothered, untamed.
    Your character can be anything, your story - any story. The only thing you must destroy with precision and power is the vogue beat. Let your freedom speak louder than rules.»
  • Lip Sync Team Production | THE LULLABY OF THE DAMNED
    «A haunting song echoes through the halls of an abandoned castle. Together with your team, you become the ghosts who once lived, loved… and now sing their sorrow to the living. Every lyric must drip with tragedy, drama and gothique storytelling.
    Minimum: 3 performers per team.
    Music: each team must submit their track (max 2:00 minutes) via registration Google Forms
    Deadline: 26 August 2025 (incl.)
    File name: BALLROOM NAME + CATEGORY
    Among all performances, judges will select one winning production - the most unforgettable lullaby of the damned.»
  • Twister vs Sister Performance | THE GOTHIC JESTER vs THE PHANTOM OF THE LIBRARY
    «A clash of two cursed characters. One: the twisted jester, hiding madness behind laughter. The other: a spectral scholar who’s read every dark spell in the book. Who will win? Wit or wisdom?
    Category for BQ’s serving both realness and performance essence.
    Are you chaos or control? Wit or wisdom? Trickster or tactician?
    Pick your character… and slay.»
  • Twister vs Sister Performance | THE PHANTOM OF THE LIBRARY vs THE GOTHIC JESTER
    «A clash of two cursed characters. One: the twisted jester, hiding madness behind laughter. The other: a spectral scholar who’s read every dark spell in the book. Who will win? Wit or wisdom?
    Category for BQ’s serving both realness and performance essence.
    Are you chaos or control? Wit or wisdom? Trickster or tactician?
    Pick your character… and slay.»
  • FF Performance | THE GOTHIC BALLERINA
    «She dances forever in the cursed theater, bound to an endless final act. Her beauty is chilling, her lines perfect - but her soul is trapped. Perform like your fate depends on each pirouette.»
  • Body OTA | THE GARGOYLE STRENGTH
    «You are carved from stone and given life to protect the sacred. Your body must be sculptural - sharp edges, defined power, frozen strength. Pose like a guardian in the cathedral, both graceful and terrifying.»
  • Sex Siren OTA | THE VAMPIRE SEDUCER
    «Centuries old, infinitely desired. You enter the room like midnight - dangerous and irresistible. Each step, each look, each breath is seduction. But remember - you’re not just here to tempt. You’re here to feed.»
only for participants

We want to make your moment on stage truly unforgettable. Please register your participation in advance so we can ensure smooth organization and create a magical experience for everyone.

The event will start on time, so we kindly ask all participants to arrive early. Doors will open in advance to give you time to get ready, connect and settle in before the ball begins.

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KIKI BALL VENUE
Mustamäe Kultuurikeskus Kaja
Aadress: E. Vilde tee 118, Tallinn 12614
Step into a world of freedom, fashion, and fierce self-expression with exclusive vogue workshops led by legendary figures of the French ballroom scene! This isn’t just dance - it’s the art of being yourself. Learn how to own the Runway in the Runway workshop. Feel the precision and power of Old Way. Embrace your sensuality and confidence in Vogue Femme.

Featuring:
LEGENDARY YANOU ANGELS
EUROPEAN MOTHER KEISHA COPERNI
PARIS PRINCESS CHEEKY TELFAR

Discover a space where everyone is free to be who they truly are. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro - this is your chance to feel the magic of ballroom.


WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE
August 31, Sunday, TKDS Studio (Tallinn)
10:30 – 11:00
10:30 – 11:00
Doors open
11:00 – 12:30
11:00 – 12:30
Paris Princess Cheeky Telfar
European Runway
12:30 – 14:00
12:30 – 14:00
Legendary Yanou Angels
Old Way
14:00 – 15:30
14:00 – 15:30
European Mother Keisha Coperni
Vogue Femme
WORKSHOPS VENUE
Lootsi 8, Tallinn
TKDS STUDIO
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PARTICIPATION FEE:
1 workshop
20€
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2 workshops
35€
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3 workshops
50€
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IMPORTANT INFO:
  • Limited number of spots: 30 per workshop;
  • Level: intermediate, beginners friendly;
  • Changing shoes in the dance halls is required. For Runway workshop heels are suggested;
  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that enhances your confidence and allows you to move freely; also bring knee pads (for Old Way & Vogue Femme workshops) and a water bottle.
  • Participation is confirmed only after ticket purchase;
  • After your registration, you’ll be contacted by email within 2-3 days with further details;
  • Refunds are only possible if the event is cancelled by the organizer;
  • If you can’t attend, you may resell your spot having previously notified the organizer team;
  • Please arrive at the studio at least 15 minutes before the workshop starts;
Meet Our Team
  • Natalja, Anita, Amory, Veera
  • AMORY TINGZ REVLON
    ( Edgar Rahhimov )
  • ANITA TELFAR
    (Anita Derjagina)
  • NATALJA MAMACITA (Šabartšina)
  • VEERA JEGOROVA
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