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In October 2023, German Mother Candy Old Navy created (@candyelijah ), together with @jukuz and @berlinballroompier, the much-loved weekly session Candy Lounge, which Candy designed as a finishing school for experienced Ballroom walkers — built around drilling and coaching, back-to-back battles to build stamina and sharpen battle awareness, and the sharing of knowledge between generations. What began as that focused training ground has since grown into something broader — equally a weekly community release: somewhere to vogue, strut, and shake off the frustrations that accumulate from the daily realities we navigate as young QTBIPOCs.

As Candy Lounge approaches its third anniversary, we are excited to announce a new chapter: the next generation is stepping in as facilitators, while founding mother Candy Old Navy moves into background work.

From now on, the session will be hosted by Gwapo Laveaux (@brained_out) — a consistent pillar of the Pier community and one of its most supportive presences. If he’s not screaming for you at a ball, you probably did something wrong.

Joining Gwapo is TM Performance Menace from NYC, Slyde 007 (@walkerson50), who has been making international waves as a trans man voguing femme — challenging stereotypical boundaries within Ballroom categories.

Candy Lounge takes place every Tuesday from 17:30 to 19:30. It is primarily intended for experienced Ballroom walkers, but open to those who wish to learn by watching the big girls work.

Candy Lounge is specifically aimed at trans and queer people aged 14–27, with a focus on Black, Brown, and People of Color.

📍 JuKuZ Gérard Philipe taken in Jukuz "Gérard Philipe" by @brained_out

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4 months ago

Was für eine Premiere! 🔥💃✨

Ein komplett ausverkaufter Saal bei der @mongay.berlin Filmreihe und eine Stimmung, die man nicht beschreiben kann, sondern erleben musste.

Bevor The Beauty of Ballroom (OT: 10s Across the Borders @10s_across_the_borders) über die Leinwand rollte, haben @aurora_sun_labeija, @georginaleostlaurent, @blackpearl_dealmeida und @brained_out die Bühne abgerissen. Danke für diese unfassbare Performance, diese Energie und diesen unvergesslichen Auftakt! 👑🎤

Als Verleih könnten wir nicht stolzer sein, diesen Film ins Kino zu bringen. Danke an alle, die da waren und diesen Abend so besonders gemacht haben!

🎬 The Beauty of Ballroom läuft jetzt im Kino – sichert euch eure Tickets! by @brained_out

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✨ Ballroom family, guess who’s coming home! ✨

We’re excited to welcome Gwapo Laveaux back to Freiburg for a special Ballroom session!

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

"I’m Gwapo Laveaux (brained_out), and I am thrilled to be hosting a session here in my hometown.

Since 2022, I’ve been an active part of the Berlin ballroom scene—serving as a pillar of the Berlin Ballroom Pier e.V., a member of the House of Laveaux, and co-host of the Candy Lounge. I’ve learned so much in Berlin about the power of community and supporting QTBIPOC artists and dancers.

I know Freiburg’s scene is small but mighty, and that’s exactly why I want to be here. Coming from Freiburg originally, it means everything to me to give back, share my experience, and help provide a space for us to drill, vibe, and grow.

Whether you are a seasoned walker or just ballroom-curious, come through and let’s make some noise in Freiburg!"

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

🪩 17 September · 18:00 Hs
📍 Erogene Zone, Freiburg
💶 Suggested donation: €5+
🤍 Free spots available

Come through, move, learn, and connect. Let’s keep building our Ballroom community together. ✨ taken in Freiburg im Breisgau by @brained_out

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15 days ago

pt.2 of the Beta Ball #6 GuGu GaG Edition ⭐️

the clips eat so as we 🤭💋 taken in Berlin, Germany by @brained_out

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2 years ago

Back again, back to back Maybachs, back to M’s by @brained_out

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a year ago

The. Spikes. look. good. 💥

hair by: @lynnandthedragon by @brained_out

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2 years ago

The @passe_par2 pre–New Year’s party at @studio1111berlin was a vibe, especially the back-to-back set I had with @faerberphone it was such a vibe. New dates are coming up soon.

#housemusic #passepar2 taken in Studio1111 by @brained_out

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9 months ago

taken in Leipzig, Germany by @brained_out

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10 months ago

video vixen work for "SHAME YA" by @indome_candra 🦋
choreo and movement by us @rhysywilliamsx @misimisimisiiii @brained_out 👭

stream shame ya on spotify now 🧨

production
@meant2b.onfilm
1st AC @henryforfree 🌟
2nd AC @nunu_nuel
Production Assistant and Title Animation:
@joellejaermann
Gaffer and photography: @marcobacov
BTS Photography @phottosphotos

Music Production
@indome_candra
@calidaray
And @euro.chan

cover art :
photography :
@mia.flambard
Grading:
@chesskiller2040
Font Design: @joellajaermann taken in Waschsalon by @brained_out

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a year ago

taken in Leipzig, Germany by @brained_out

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10 months ago

⭐️Beta Ball #6 GuGu GaG Edition ⭐️

Organized my first ball y’all 🤪🤪
but i couldn’t have done it without my amazing&talented team of organizers:

@rhyswilliamsx 💖🌀
@misimisimisiiii 💖🌀
@don.hoang 🫂❣️

it was harder then expected but we managed to throw an amazing ball ❣️❣️ i’m so proud of us and could never wished for a better team 💋💋
as well as to the fabulous

Judges:
@puca.xp3 🔮💜
@brownsugarbiscuit 💋🧜‍♀️
@geila_queen 💖🪽
@seyramablavi 💖🧃
@aywaa_chayaa 💋❣️

DJ’s 🎧:
@kursiv_ 🔮💜
@shadysnack 💙💙

MC’s 🎤:
@santi_mancera 💕💕
@keem_the_menace 🫂❣️

and of course without the guidance of THEE professionals we would’ve never made it:

‼️‼️THEE CEO @dj.am1la ‼️‼️
@candyelijah 💙🫂
@emmajagne ⭐️💕
@berlin_ballroom_pier

& thank u ALL for coming&supporting& making this a very special night ⭐️⭐️💖💖 by @brained_out

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📸@brained_out by @brained_out

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