An evening about love within the ballroom community

FRESH: VALIDATION IS THAT LOVE?

By:
Midnight Mermaids

Age:
Youth and adults

Genre:
Talkshow, Dance, Dance theater

2 uur Different locations

IN SHORT: During this FRESH, Midnight Mermaids warmly invites you to a powerful evening of community, connection, and conversation about the ballroom scene. With a cookout, talk, and open vogue session.

What does love look like in the ballroom scene? When do we feel seen, valued, and loved – and by whom? Is validation the same as love, or is there a deeper difference?

This community talk dives into these questions and more. With a love cookout & an open session at the end. Join us for an intimate and honest gathering where leaders, icons, and respected voices from the ballroom community share their personal perspectives. Together, we’ll explore how love, validation, and recognition are experienced both in our private lives and within the ballroom itself. Whether you’re a long-time member of the community or just stepping into the scene, this evening is for anyone who wants to reflect, connect, and be inspired. Come speak. Come listen. Come feel.

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About the makers

The Supreme Legendary Kiki House of Mermaids / Dutch Prince Midnight Mermaids
The first legendary Parisian Kiki house, The Supreme Legendary Kiki House of Mermaids, has had a Dutch chapter since 2023. More than just a ballroom house, it is a family built on empowerment, inclusivity, and self-expression. They provide a safe haven for young Black/BIPOC queers, trans men, and women, focusing on categories such as fashion, runway, sex siren, and performance.
The Supreme House of MermaidsRising from the deepest oceans, the Supreme House of Mermaids is more than just a Kiki house: being a mermaid is a lifestyle.
Coral – The Core of Being a Mermaid
  • C = Connection / Communication
  • O = One of a Kind
  • R = Resilient
  • A = Authentic / Ambitious
  • L = Loyalty / Love / Longevity
Dutch Prince Midnight Mermaids

Dutch Prince Midnight Mermaids is a young ballroom community member and builder. Since 2023, he has been active in the ballroom scene, starting by watching balls and practicing the All American Runway category, which emphasizes masculine model energy. In April 2024, he officially became a member of the Dutch Chapter of the legendary Kiki House of Mermaids. Since then, he has competed in and won multiple balls across Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, and Belgium.
With a background in social work, he applies his knowledge to support his house and community. On September 6, 2025, he co-organized with his house the sold-out “The Blockbuster Ball” in Rotterdam. For his dedication and leadership, he was crowned by his mother, Dutch Mother Naimah Mermaids, as Dutch Prince Midnight Mermaids on September 27 during the 10-year anniversary of the House of Angels, recognized as a young leader and role model within the ballroom scene and his house.

Credits

Maker:

Joel Kyerewaah

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