GORGE Presents: Ballroom DJ 101 with DJ Blackcat

Curious about DJing or want to sharpen your skills behind the decks? Learn the fundamentals of DJing through the music, energy, and culture of Ballroom with Legendary Canadian Overseer Charmed Mulan / DJ Black Catt.

This introductory workshop will explore core DJ skills including song selection, transitions, reading the room, building energy, understanding your audience, and developing your own musical style. Participants will also get an introduction to what makes Ballroom DJing unique—from recognizing the sounds and rhythms used for different categories to working with commentators, supporting walkers, and controlling the flow of a function.

Drawing from decades of experience in nightlife, festivals, Pride events, and Ballroom, DJ Blackcat will share practical knowledge about what it takes to move a crowd and create memorable moments through music.

Whether you're curious about learning to DJ, already experimenting behind the decks, interested in playing partie