Opus 1 Ball with Black Pride Ball Amsterdam & Amsterdam Sinfonietta

Black Pride Ball Amsterdam, FOR ALL QUEENS! and Amsterdam Sinfonietta, under the direction of Zelda (Dapaah) Fitzgerald and Candida Thompson, create a unique symbiosis between classical music and ballroom: on the catwalk, from Mahler to I Will Survive. A dazzling ode to the ballroom scene and diversity. Ballwalkers The Main Hall of the Concertgebouw is transformed into a spectacular ball venue. Ballwalkers from the international ballroom scene compete against each other in categories such as Fem Queen Realness and Runway, showcasing their creativity and personal expression. Watch the best ballwalkers shine with pride and flair on the special catwalk, while a jury judges their presentation in various categories and the audience cheers on the participants. I Will Survive Classical and contemporary music are combined in a unique clash of styles and time. Alongside classical works such as Mahler's Adagietto and Fauré's Pavane, the Amsterdam Sinfonietta String Orchestra plays ballroom classics like The Ha Dance and Sexy like Sinia, as well as the ultimate LGBTQIA+ hit I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor. DJ MikeQ contributes to the lively atmosphere of the ball, and MC Zelda Fitzgerald elevates the ballwalkers to a higher level with her verbal acrobatics.