BTFA is a collective of Black trans femmes dedicated to making space for ourselves in the arts & beyond. For business inquiries, email btfacollective
@gmail
.com
The VAULT: Vogue Lounge - Performance with
@KimiyahOfficial
! ✨
Welcome back to the VAULT! Summer’s just heating up as we return with six weeks of practice with our session hosts Kimiyah “Yoncé” Balenciaga, Casey Miyake-Mugler, and Legendary East Coast Mother Eryicka Lanvin.
In preparation for tonight’s protest, we are joining forces with
@BlkTransTravel
,
@4THEGWORLS
and
@TheOkraProject
to raise money for emergency resources for Black trans folks protesting. Please consider donating to keep Black trans folks on the frontlines safe.
If you would like to use your privilege and resources to empower Black trans people to tell their own stories, we’d love to talk to you about how to make that happen.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
💜🔟✨
today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to The Icon Tyra Margiela (
@tyraaross
). Since the early 90s, she has been a force in femme queen face and femme queen runway, and has solidified her legacy in and outside of ballroom.
Black Trans Femmes make NYC Special. From music, to art, & movement work, we are creating the world we want to see. Join us March 31st 2023 as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility
#TDOV
and take over the city + a special performance at Times Square! More details to come 💜✨
We are heartbroken to hear of the loss of our sister, Cecilia Gentili. Cecilia was a light in our community. She never failed to make us laugh even in the darkest of moments and she was never afraid to push boundaries and break doors down. (cont..)
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Under the guidance of Modayvia Labeija, Sinia Ebony (
#SiniaBraxton
) started walking femme queen performance in the early 90s. with a signature catwalk, style and presence, Sinia has became a hallmark in ballroom for femme queen performance.
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!!!
Black Trans Femmes you deserve all the love today! Tag all forms of payments necessary for you to live & thrive. If you are a Ally or Co-conspirator..show love & give back any way you can 💜✨
#TDOV
#BTFA
Our DMs have been overloaded for the past few days, but we want to make sure that all of your questions get addressed. Please read these answers to FAQs before DMing. Thank you all for the support!
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Our very own Noelle Lanvin (
@noellearchives
) started her ballroom journey and vogue training in February 2020 and walked her first ball in September 2020. Her top Vogue influences are Daesja Laperla, Meeka AO, Kristina Richards, Champagne Icon…
11 Black Trans Femmes stepped up to the 🎤✨.
We heard their voices in our 💜s from ☀️ to 🌙.
Shuttin down hate with a few fierce ass tweets.
They gave us 🏡, 💰 & 🍲 so we could stand firm on our feet.
& most of them did this while in 4inch 👠👠 & not missin a single BEAT.
We are so excited to see our sister
@angelicaross
tomorrow in CHICAGO on BROADWAY!! Also can’t wait to see our sis
@HopeGiselle
moderate for the AFTERSHOW! Thank you so much
@TransTechSocial
for your love & this moment in HERSTORY 💜
BTFA is creating a directory to be able to continue connecting the community of Black trans femme artists to each other and to the resources and opportunities they need to create and share their work. The link to the form to be included in this directory is in our bio.
We have 12 days till X-mas & we already have a few gifts under our tree! Our true loves have givin to thee..12 black trans woman and even a few femmes that are non-binary. To bring us light, hope and love in a future filled with glee. 💜✨
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
💜
today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to Icon Tanay Pendavis (
@ladytanaypendavis
). originating from the late 80s as a blueprint in ballroom, tanay is known as 1 of the original femme queen faces, & one of the first icons of femme queen face.
We stand with our sister
@angelicaross
& commend her for her courage to speak out against mistreatment, neglect and transphobia in the entertainment industry not only for herself but for all of us. This is why BTFA exists, so Black trans femmes can create without limitations.
Update: we are currently experiencing issues with our PayPal account. We hope to have answers within the next 24 hours. In the meantime, please donate using one of our other payment methods or hold your donations until we have more information. Thank you!
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
This FQF post is dedicated to the Legendary Tutu (Louboutin) West (
@Malefikunt
) she stepped out for legendary performance at the Groovy Kiki Ball & delivered one of the best 10s of her career, and took home Grand Prize for Legendary Performance.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Under the influence of Icons Yolanda & Alloura Jourdan, Icon Amazon
@leiomy
started walking balls in the early 2000s, becoming a household name in FQ performance.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
💜
Layla (Pinklady) Balmain (
@prettygirllaylaaa
) is a rising statement in femme queen performance. her unique performance was molded in chicago, which has made her a state to state winner in femme queen performance.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN WEEKEND!!
#FQF
💜✨
Icon Alexis Balenciaga, aka “Sexy Lexy” (
@iam_sexylexy
) made her name as a vogue diva with the House of Karan, and became the leading femme queen performance of The House Of Balenciaga.
This
#BlackHistoryMonth
, BTFA is shining a light on
#BlackHistoryMakers
. This month we're celebrating 8 living Black trans femmes who are making history in real time. It is so necessary that we give Black Trans Femmes their flowers while they’re still here to smell them!
Join us in wishing our CEO & Founder
@jrdynjy
a very special happy birthday!
For 5 years Jordyn has dedicated herself to the advancement and empowerment of Black Trans Femmes in the Arts GLOBALLY & we could not be anymore grateful for her work. 💜✨
Hey you! Yes you! Are you a Black Trans Femme artist? Then you need to join the
#btfalist
today! We’re always looking to amplify the voices and works of our community ALL OVER THE WORLD! Let’s get connected!
#linkinbio
💜💜💜
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Mother of Dramatics, Icon Ashley (St.Claire). Pioneer of femme queen dramatics. first femme queen to execute the mackaella, the reason so many have found their lane in dramatics. her dips, antics and attitude is still relevant in vogue today. 💜
“Having our own resources allows us to tell our stories. And tell our stories in a way that is truly reflective of our experiences and authentic to how we feel, how we share space, how we change the world unexpectedly just by living our authentic selves.” -
@jonovia
💜
#btfa
IT’S A FEMME QUEEN WEEKEND! Get into all this EXCELLENCE!
#FQF
Legendary, Madelyn Naiomie formally known as the Iconic Aamina Prodigy “The Empress Of Hand Performance”. Philadelphia Native.She is known for her innate musicality, days with the House of Karan and House of Prodigy.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Thankful for all the Fem Queens who’ve paved the way & are leaving legacies. The world is better because of the girls! 💜
Femme Queen Friday is curated by archivist
@noellearchives
🔟✨
Calling all Black Trans Femmes! Join
#btfalist
today to start your new year off right! We’re always looking to amplify the voices and works of our community so get connected today!
ISSA FEMME QUEEN WEEKEND!
#FQF
known for her sickening duckwalk, deadly dips & clean dramatics, Legendary Champagne Icon (
@1womanmultitude
) emerged as one of the top voguing divas from philadelphia during the blue era of ballroom and with the House of Icon.
We have 3 tickets available to Sisgendered starring
@ucancallmesis
and many featured guests tomorrow at 9PM at 54 Below. If you are a Black trans femme in NYC and want to attend, DM us!
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Up and Coming Statement Overall Princess Jamiyah Balmain (
@iam_jamiyahbalmain
) is one of the leading ladies of the new school of femme queen performance.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Kimiyah Prescott, also known as “The Beyoncé of Vogue”
@kimiyahprescott
is known around the world as international dancer, and an up and coming femme queen performance with The House of Balenciaga.
This
#BlackHistoryMonth
, BTFA is shining a light on
#BlackHistoryMakers
. This month we're celebrating 8 living Black trans femmes who are making history in real time. It is so necessary that we give Black Trans Femmes their flowers while they’re still here to smell them! 💜
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Icon Niambi Prodigy..empress of the mackaella. A pioneer of femme queen dramatics for 20+ years, her style of vogue can be seen in many. The breakdowns, the hypotonic crash catching & precision. We are so blessed to still have you here with us!!! 💜
@btfacollective
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
💜
today’s FQF post is dedicated to the lovely, Nekia (Juicy) St.Laurent (
@nekiazulu
). originating from Florida, Nekia started voguing in 2018. she listed Lola Ebony, Ashley Icon & others as her top influences in FQ performance.
This
#BlackHistoryMonth
, BTFA is shining a light on
#BlackHistoryMakers
. This month we're celebrating 8 living Black trans femmes who are making history in real time. It is so necessary that we give Black Trans Femmes their flowers while they’re still here to smell them!
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Icon Janese Zion started walkin femme queen performance in the late 90s. one of the first femme queens to incorporate hip-hop styles into her performance.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Today’s femme queen friday is dedicated to The Icon Shanice Moncler.Shanice has been dominating the femme queen face category for over 22 years.
IT’S FEMME QUEEN FRIDAY!
#FQF
Legendary Tamiyah 007 started walking balls in 2005. She made her transition to femme queen performance with the use of her sexy flair, deadly hands and charismatic vogue. She has became a vogue staple in FQ performance as “The New Queen”. 💜💜💜
Calling all Black Trans Femmes! Join The
#btfalist
today to start your new year off right! We’re always looking to amplify the voices & work of our community so get connected today! 💜💜💜
Our website is LIVE! Get into it! We are so excited to announce new programs and new team members. This is only the beginning. We have so much more left to share.
Remembering Legendary Lola Ebony 🕊️
RIP to one of the most influential FQs of her time, Lola (Eisha) LaPerla Ebony. Her style of vogue has left a mark on generations to come after her. Today, we’d like to send our 💜 & condolences to her loved ones. Join us in saying her name!