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MC of the Night:

Toire Henry

Torie Henry, also known as West Coast Father Torie Amour Balmain, was born and raised in Los Angeles , Ca. He is a well rounded Vogue performer, Commentator, MC and ballroom advocate.He was blessed to be casted on the new tv show Legendary on HBOMAX. Alongside his four house members that were on the show with him, he helped his house become the first $100K winners in ballroom history. He is nowone of the current LA Co-Chairs for The West Coast Ballroom scene. He has been honored to have worked with Mcdonalds, Youtube, Demi Lavato, Teyana Taylor, Lady London, Revry, RedBull, Netflix, Zaya Wade and the Wade Family,, Universities and so on to create authentic ballroom spaces and events. As well as traveling and performing at many prides around the U.S. Torie has taken a passion in traveling to different areas teaching the history, legacy and culture of ballroom and vogue to those that are interested.

DJ Preciosa

DJ Preciosa is one half of edenxjay, the dynamic Latinx couple championing LGBTQ+ visibility through love, laughter, and unapologetic authenticity. A proud queer Latina born and raised in Los Angeles, she’s as comfortable giving healthy relationship advice to their 500K+ followers as she is behind the decks. In just one year of DJing, DJ Preciosa has taken stages from LA to NYC, headlined LA Pride, and played to crowds of 100 to 10,000—specializing in reggaeton
and cumbias while bringing a nostalgic, feel-good energy that earns her the title of “your abuelita’s favorite DJ.” Whether online or on the dance floor, Jay’s mission is to create spaceswhere women and lgbtq+ communities feel celebrated and seen.

Las Marimbas Del Valle

Las Marimbas Del Valle consists of 9 members ranging in age from 13-26 years old. With almost a decade of experience under their belts, their repertoire primarily includes Latin Cumbias and classics performed through the captivating sound of wood. They have experience playing at a variety of events including quinces, weddings, private parties, and corporate events.

Charles Galin King

A creature of facial expressions who brings the weird, creepiness, warmth to the stagessss and lets us feel things alongside him/they, an East Los King: Charles Galin King

Elektra La Gata

Elektra Armenta is a proud Transgender Latina woman, born and raised in the heart of the 818, the San Fernando Valley, and a fierce voice of resistance and representation in Los Angeles. A multi-hyphenate artist, she recently wrote, directed, produced, and starred in her autobiographical play LA Estrella, which debuted at the Hollywood Fringe Festival to critical acclaim. With over eight years in the drag scene, Elektra has used her platform not only to entertain, but to amplify voices in the margins, fiercely advocating for trans rights, people of color, and the power of unapologetic visibility. Her performances are an act of protest, love, and survival, rooted in a deep legacy of community care and radical joy. She is also a rapper and is currently working on her debut EP, blending raw lyricism and vibrant energy into music that tells her truth. Through her existence, Elektra continues to embody resilience, resistance, and radiance, proudly repping the Valley and Los Angeles in all she does.

Alliance Dance Company

Alliance Dance Academy was developed by a community of LGBTQIA2S+ Members with a passion to dance and express joy! The Academy is now on its first Official season as a latin dance organization that provides group lessons to the Queer Community. Though this may be the Academy first season some of its members have been dancing together for over a year now, and the development of the Alliance Dance Academy will be reaching its One year anniversary on April 20th. We are here to push against Binary Norms in Social Dancing while embodying joy & building true long lasting community.