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The Midwest House of Ebony Presents: The Dynasty
*******Grand Prize*******
COMMENTATORS:
Icon Jack Mizrahi
Icon Selvin Mizrahi
Legendary Kevin JZ Prodigy
Greg Lanvin
Father Memphis Khan
Dynasty-A powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considera...
Come visit us at http://houseofebony.wix.com/the-dynasty-ball
The Midwest House of Ebony Presents: The Dynasty
*******Grand Prize*******
COMMENTATORS:
Icon Jack Mizrahi
Icon Selvin Mizrahi
Legendary Kevin JZ Prodigy
Greg Lanvin
Father Memphis Khan
Dynasty-A powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable amount of time!
Tonight, as you pay homage to the Iconic House of Ebony, we want you to keep that definition in mind due to the fact that the Midwest Chapter of Ebony has exemplified it time after time and state to state! We want every house to prepare their battle strategy and leave their mark on the floor in our honor to prove to us you too can be a DYNASTY! $2000.00 who shall reign supreme and will retreat! In order to compete you must walk the as a house category or have participants “walking” the OTA categories. A leader must be present to get the assigned table and register prior to 2:30AM. Any participant that gets into a physical altercation or causes a major disruption during the ball will be disqualified for the Grand Prize category and the entire house will be escorted out of the building. Security will be on hand to resolve any dispute you may have. This is intended to be a fun filled event and any actions held to the contrary will forfeit your houses chances at Grand Prize.
House with the Most Trophies- $2000.00
Fashion Empires (Fashion)
Versace, Versace, Versace (Best Dressed)
Versace, is an Italian fashion company and trade name founded by Gianni Versace in 1978. The first Versace boutique was opened in Milan's Via della Spiga in 1978 (though the Versace family are from Reggio Calabria), and its popularity was immediate. Today, Versace is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. Versace designs, markets, and distributes luxury clothing, accessories, makeup, and home furnishings under the various brands of the Versace Group. This is a family affair with Versace Dynasty continuing with Donatella, Allegaeonra, and Santos Versace. Bring it in a Versace "inspired" effect.
American Apparel (High Fashion Streetwear)
The American fashion industry has flourished with high end designers in the past 50 years. The runways of Paris to Tokyo are flooded with American design ingenuity. From Marc Jacobs to Vera Wang to Calvin Klein to Carolina Herrera, American Designers have created a fashion dynasty of their own. We want to see your high fashion look from a spring collection from any year by an American Designers Only. No Black No White
Hip-Hop Fashion (Urban Streetwear)
Hip Hop has had vast influences across the world with a once underground culture bring brought into the mainstream. From its start with Pro-Keds, Kangol, and sheep skins and track suits, to the baggy jeans, Starter coats, and Nike of the 90's. Show us the current hip hop styles by Hip Hop artist or Consistent Urban lines show us the spring/Summer lines from designers such as Vokal and Applebottom, Akoo, Phat Farm, Baby Phat, Billionaire Boys Club, Trunkit, Sean John or any other WELL KNOWN BRAND 2014.
Fashion 3999 (Bizarre Bizarre)
You are the conscious mind and evolved fashion designer of 3999. In a world that has outlawed the use of non-biodegradable materials. Bring us your NEW WORLD LOOK representing 3999 in an eco-friendly Effect! No Plastic!!! Bring us a piece from your line.
The Carringtons(Best Dressed as a House)
Dynasty is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. John Forsythe starred as oil tycoon Blake Carrington, who runs Denver-Carrington, a highly successful oil business in Denver. his beautiful young wife Krystle Jennings and \his evil former wife Alexis Carrington Colby.For the first four seasons, his uncontrollable daughter Fallon, and his homosexual son Steven. Blake's business rival Cecil Colby and Jeff Colby. Ratings for the show's first season were lower than imagined, but the fall 1981 arrival of Joan Collins as Blake's scheming ex-wife Alexis Morell Carrington, saw ratings enter the top twenty. By the fall of 1982, it was a top ten show, and by the spring of 1985, it was the #1 show in the United States and Great Britain. Bring it like the Carringtons with a group of 4 or more. Take a Family portrait of the cast!
Crime Dynasties (Realness)
Medellin Cartel (Pretty Boy)
Medellin cartel produced and exported so much cocaine, that it for many years equated to 30% of Columbia's exports. Run by the infamous Pablo Escobar, the cartel in the late 1970's cocaine sales reach estimated levels of $60 million per year. With this they assassinated over 3500 people including 500 police and government officials. It took the involvement of the CIA to take them down. Bring it like a Columbian drug runner in 1980's Miami. Don't forget the Cuban and Shades.
Chicago Street Gangs (Thug)
"All for One, One for All" The common mentality in Chi-Raq, Chicago based street gangs have been around since Jeff Fort started the Black P-Stone Nation in the 1960's. Other leaders such as Larry Hoover of the Gangster Disciples and the Black Disciples's leader David Barksdale started a long line of Chicago based street gangs that have spread all over the U.S. Bring it like a GD, BD, Vice Lord, Black Stone, Cobra, El Rukin, or a Maniac Disciple in full regalia.
The "Numbers Game" (School Boy)
The modern day lottery was actually a legalized version of the "Numbers Game." Established in early 20th century Harlem, the game was associated with poor communities and could be played for as little as $0.01. By 1925 there were thirty black policy banks in Harlem, several of them large enough to collect bets in an area of twenty city blocks and across three or four avenues. One was run by Madame St. Clair who attracted a young Bumpy Johnson who converted from a Newsy to a Number's Runner to later infamous acclaim. Bring it like a turn of the century Newsy and don't forget your satchel and knickerbockers.
Cosa Nostra (Executive)
The Mafia or Cosa Nostra was established in Sicily and was brought to America by Italian immigrants. The Mafia emerged in New York's Lower East Side in the late 1800's. Thriving in the drug trade, embezzlement, money laundering, moonshining, and everything else that made the Family money. Now, the secret crime society, spreads throughout the U.S. in most major cities. The Mafia Don still runs the family. Bring it like a Mafia Don in a formal look with an assistant....Don't forget the red rose.
Bonnie & Clyde (Legendary Realness)
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker and Clyde Chestnut Barrow were well-known American outlaws, robbers, and criminals who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. Their exploits captured the attention of the American public during the "public enemy era" between 1931 and 1934. The gang is believed to have killed at least nine police officers and committed several civilian murders. The couple themselves were eventually ambushed and killed in North Louisiana by law officers. WE would like to see you as either Bonnie or Clyde in your 1930's fashions.
The Hollywood Madam (Female Figure Realness) 2T.
Heidi Lynne Fleiss ran a prostitution ring based in Los Angeles, California, and is often referred to as the "Hollywood Madam". At the age of 22, Fleiss began managing a prostitution ring under Madam Alex after meeting the famous Madam 90210 in 1987. Fleiss has stated that she made her first "million dollars after only four months in the business" as a madam, and that on her slowest night she made $10,000. She was no street walker so bring it like a high society Madame with a skirt beneath the knee and all the unnecessary accessories.
Egyptian Dynasty (OTA Runway 250)
Dynastic Pharaohs (European Runway)
Egyptians primary God was the God Ra. Most Pharaohs considered themselves to be Ra on Earth and adapted or incorporated his name into theirs. The Pharaohs ultimate goal was to reach the after-life and sit as a descendant of Ra in Heaven. The death of a pharaoh did not mean the end of the dynasty in ancient Egypt. Egyptians believe death was a passage to the next life so they preserved the pharaoh and his dynasty through mummification and elaborate tombs. Tonight awaken and reclaim your position of power in the after-life. Show us your greatness with the walk of Royalty in a HIGH FASHION Mummy look.
Maatkare (FF Runway)
Associated with the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in Egyptian recorded history. Her rise to power went against all the conventions of her time. She was the Queen of Thutmose II and on his death proclaimed herself Pharaoh. She dressed as a king, even wearing a false beard. She remained in power for twenty years. Tonight bring the only female pharaoh to life and show us why your the H.B.I.C as a pharaoh.
Egyptian Deities (AA Runway)
One of the Oldest and most significant deities in ancient Egypt was Horus. Horus was known as the national God of Egypt. During Egypt's golden period and much throughout its history the pharaoh was considered as an incarnation of Horus, the god of war, sky, and protection. Tonight bring the God-king to life with a look and strut that will have that will leave those that encroach on your dynasty trembling in your wake
Isis (Women's Runway)
The name Isis means "Throne" Her headdress is typically depicted as a throne, or the hieroglyphic symbol for throne. As the personification of the throne, she was an important representation of the pharaoh's power. Isis was worshipped as the ideal mother and wife as well as the patroness of nature and magic.. Tonight bring the Goddess to life. Dont for get your wings or the headdress
Asian Dynasties (OTA Face $250)
Bollywood Cinema (FQ Face)
For 100 years, Bollywood cinema has dominated Indian and European airwaves. With literally 1000's of films produced yearly also known as Hindi Cinema, Bollywood dwarfs the American Hollywood with wonderful themes, musical numbers, and deep drama. Bring the magic and beauty in a traditional Bollywood actress style but don't forget your skin gems.
Kabuki Theater (Drags Face)
Scores of dynasties in Japan have been privy to Kabuki Theater. World renown for it's overly dramatized themes, early production innovations, and actors in elaborate make-up bring the Kabuki stage to life with your face completely painted in Kabuki style with a Kimono. A beautiful Lotus you are!
Hindu Goddesses (Women's Face)
The Hindu religion has been a dominated religion in India and other Southeast Asian countries for Thousands of years. It's followers have a multi-deity based religion with many God's and Goddesses, believing to posses great and mystical powers. Covered in Henna Tattoos and lightly painted bring it like the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity Lakshmi.
The Myth of the Jinn (BQ Face)
Asian culture has a dynasty on myth and legend. Many deeply rooted in a spiritual base dealing with morals teachings with figures straight out of the Qu' Raan. The most famous is the legend of Ali Baba and the forty thieves with Jinn and Magic Carpets has spanned generations and has even been adapted by the modern day big screen in Disney's "Aladdin." Bring it like Aladdin with a head piece with a Ruby in the middle and bronzed like a sun kissed sultan!
Mediterranean Classical Dynasties ( Body & Sex)
BQ Sex Siren (OTA BQ $500)
Antonius (Catboy)
The Roman Emperor Hadrian was suggested to have been an admirer of young boys. It was said that he went on a quest to find the most beautiful youth and found Antonius and bought him from what is now Turkey. He became his companion for his travels and further spreading of Roman influence in the Known World. The two became synonymous with each other and after his death by drowning, the emperor was so held with grief that he had him proclaimed a God. Bring it like a Roman sex slave with tunic and seduction.
Ancient Olympics (Jr)
According to historical records, the first ancient Olympic Games can be traced back to 776 BC. They were dedicated to the Olympian gods and were staged on the ancient plains of Olympia in Greece. The first recorded Olympic wrestling match occurred in the Olympics in 708 BC. Wrestling was highly valued as a form of military exercise without weapons. Bring it like a Ancient Greek Wrestler fully oiled up and ready to go.
Roman Gladiators (Sr)
A gladiator was an armed combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. Some gladiators were volunteers who risked their legal and social standing and their lives by appearing in the arena. Most were despised as slaves, schooled under harsh conditions, socially marginalized, and segregated even in death. Bring it as a Roman Gladiator with an weapon to slay your competition.
Greek Mythology (BQ Body)
The Ancient Greeks worshipped many Gods. The worship of the God centered around myth about what the Gods powers could do to man on Earth. Zeus was the King of the God's and carried a lighting bolt. Ares was the Greek God of War and with his helmet of war was also one of the 12 Olympian Gods the ruled the world from Mount Olympus. Muscular Body bring it like Zeus with his lighting bolt and Models body bring it like Ares with is Helmet and Shield.
Venus (FQ Sex Siren)
Venus is the Roman goddess whose functions encompassed love, beauty, sex, fertility and prosperity. In Roman mythology, she was the mother of the Roman people through her son, Aeneas, who survived the fall of Troy and fled to Italy. Julius Caesar claimed her as his ancestor. Venus was central to many religious festivals, and was venerated in Roman religion under numerous cult titles. Bring Venus to life and your sacrifices of roses.
Roman Empire (Woman's Body)
Roman started in Italy and ended up from the Middle East to the Isles of Britain. With its expansion it mingled with the natives and integrated local folklore into Roman society from the heathen. The Myth of the fairy became prevalent because of the enormous forests. Fairies were originally worshiped as minor goddesses, such as nymphs or tree spirits. Show us your wings and bring it like a woodland fairy.
Early American Dynasties (Performance)
Cherokee Natives (FQ Performance)
Originally settling the Southeastern states, upon arrival of the Spanish in early 1500's, the Cherokee people were the original dynasty stumbled upon on continental North America. The Cherokee were and always have been a very spiritual society never assimilating into the "white man's world" Show us their tradition of the "rain Dance" Don't forget the headdress with feathers
Polynesian Expansion (Dramatics vs Soft & Cunt)
Originally settled by the Polynesians from Oceania, Europeans dealt with a long line of Hawaiian Kings. Kamehamha the Great was the patriarch establishing the kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. Pay homage to his victories and his dynastic succession with a luau. Dramatics bring it like a fire dancer with a grass skirt and Soft and Cunt bring it with Hawaiian print with leis
Christianity Dominates the World (BQUID Performance)
Since 300 years after the death of Christ, Christianity spread across the civilized world as he leading dominate religion. Christianity was spread by helpful missionaries and with brute force. The Americas were conquered and converted. Princess Potawan, Pocahontas, was captured by the English and converted by even changing her name and marrying an Englishman in the name of Christianity. Bring it like the pre-converted Pocahontas, but a lady always has on a heel (of your choice)
Middle Passage (Legendary Performance)
Building the New World took lots of man power, which happened to be on the backs of East African slaves. Through the Middle Passage for hundreds of years slaves were shipped to all parts of the New World. 40% of those slaves ended up in Brazil. These slaves expressed themselves with dance, hiding the practice of martial artists concealed as celebration with Capoeira, the Dance of War. Bring it like a capoeira dancer.
The Maya (Old Way vs. New Way)
The Mezo-American dynasty of the Maya ruled ancient Central America for nearly 2 millennia. They mastered a complex astrological calendar, had forms of hieroglyphic writing and worshipped their God's with human blood. They ruled with an iron fist of a well-organized military machine. New Way bring it like a Mayan warrior with body art and Old Way bring it like with a painted war face in a native effect
The Spanish Empire (RWT)
The Spanish were the original influence in America. From 1492 when Columbus landed on Christmas Island in the Caribbean to El Dorado's conquest all the way to the Pacific Ocean, the Spanish empire spread throughout the Americas. They conquered native peoples by land and by sea. First get your ten's in prospective realness category and Bring it back like a conquering Spanish sailor (Conquistadors). Don't forget your bandana to keep your hair out your face.
The Ebony Dynasty OTA Categories
The Offspring (New Performance)
In it's 35 year history, the house of Ebony has continuously brought you some of the heaviest hitters in the ballroom scene. Many Great leaders have past through such as Icons Tony, Mann, and Jay. In the name of its offspring honor the Icon House of Ebony in the colors of one of the Ebony Offspring houses with that house's name across your chest. Get your 10's for all 5 elements
The Heart (New Runway)
With the heart remains the center of any organization and the colors of this house represent the heart red for the blood that flows through, the black for the skin that encompasses the body, and the white for the purity of heart and spirit where true realness lies. Bring it in a fashionable look in the house colors we so love.
Repeat Act (Realness as a House) $250
The Ebonys are definitely known for one thing above all others, its Realness Squad!!! Dominating from its beginnings on the east coast in the early 80's all the way to the Pacific Coast line beaches of the west coast of today, Ebony Realness is King! Our As a House productions are Iconic! In honor of the Iconic Realness of the House of Ebony, Bring us a 3 minute or less presentation/production of an Ebony Realness as a House production of years past! Don't forget the ladies at least one member must be of the softer side! (4 or more)
The Showstoppers (Performance as a House) $250
.....Sinia, Berlin, Kassandra, Ali, Joseph, Jymeek, Jariya, Moo Moo, Malaysia, Trouble, Keisha, Angel, Juan, Dawn, Katrina, Lola, El'zon, Havoc, Drea, Magneto, and Brandon! Pick 4!!!! We gonna respect the game and pay hommage to the performance team from state to state. We doing this Rumble Style with each house who inquires about the category receiving a color for the evening! Each member should have the name of the performer they are representing stated CLEARLY ON THE FRONT OF THEIR BODY! Teams will select the order of performers prior to getting their ten's with a 3 min sync and spotlight performance (partially synchronized and partially a spotlight of each team member). Google or Youtube them BITCH! Come correct because they will be judging!
Get your tables early!!!!!!!! Only $125 before 12/31/13
This event's doors will open at 11PM and we going until