Family of Choice

Georgina (Legendary Mother Leo St. Laurent) is the founder of the first ballroom house in Germany. With dance and daring outfits, the trans, queer and black performers stand for diversity and self-determination.

For Christopher Street Day, the members of the Iconic House of St. Laurent march through Berlin's streets. They show themselves to the public in provocative outfits.

The international houses compete against each other at European competitions called Balls. Georgina and her Saints travel in their tour bus to the Milkshake Festival in Amsterdam.

Five weeks to go until the anniversary. The performers are training hard and hoping to win. To strengthen the team spirit, Georgina celebrates her birthday with a big party.

Ria is a trans woman who strives for self-determination and further steps in her transition. The performer dances in the category Vogue Femme. On stage she shows her feminine strength and sexuality.

One week to go until the anniversary. The Butch Queens, the male performers of the house, get their fingernails done in the studio to kick off the big competition. They play with male and female energy.

The great anniversary - a competition of superlatives. It is a firework of emotions and spectacular performances. European artists compete in front of an international jury.