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06 September 2025Cape Town’s iconic ballroom celebration is back!

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WHAT IS BALLROOM?Ballroom culture, also known as “Ball” culture, originated in the 1980s as a powerful underground movement within New York’s Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ communities. It was a radical response to exclusion, offering a space to be seen, to compete, to express, and to belong. Today, ballroom is a global celebration of identity, resilience, and artistry, where participants “walk” in categories ranging from fashion to performance, vying for trophies, recognition, and community pride.

WHO IS THIS FOR?LEGACY is for everyone. We welcome queer and trans individuals, women, femme-presenting folks, and our straight allies. Whether you walk a category, cheer from the sidelines, or live your best life on the dance floor at the afterparty, you belong here.

ABOUT LEGACYLEGACY is a bold and beautiful love letter to the late Kirvan Fortuin, also known as Kirvan Le Cap, the founding mother of the House of Le Cap. Co-created by Rori Bingham, a ballroom consultant and pillar in the local scene, and Edition Events, producers of LEGACY, this series of 12 events was envisioned as a safe, joyful, and affirming space for Cape Town’s trans- feminine and gender non-conforming communities.

Built on three guiding pillars:

To celebrate and remember Kirvan Le Cap’s visionary legacy

To honour the evolving journey of the House of Le Cap

To nurture and expand Cape Town’s ballroom community

LEGACY is more than an event, it is a living archive of our history, a celebration of who we are, and a bold vision for where we’re going.

ABOUT EDITION EVENTSFounded in 2021 during the pandemic, Edition Events emerged as a vital platform for local creatives across Cape Town. With a focus on curating safe, inclusive, and inspiring experiences, Edition has played a pivotal role in fostering queer joy, artistic expression, and cultural exchange. From underground balls to brand activations and public celebrations, the company is rooted in community, collaboration, and care.

JOIN USCome celebrate the power of community, expression, and chosen family. Walk, vogue, cheer, dance, or simply be at LEGACY, there is space for you.

RIGHT OF ADMISSION RESERVED. This is a private event. Entry is at your own risk. The organisers are not liable for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property. STRICTLY NO: Weapons Outside Alcohol Security reserves the right to search bags. By entering this venue, you consent to being filmed and photographed. Images and video may be used for promotional purposes.

For any questions or accessibility needs, please contact us at info@edition- events.com. Follow us on Instagram @edition_events @legacyball_ct