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House of Xtravaganza. Founded in 1982, the House of Xtravaganza is one of the most publicly recognized "houses" to emerge from the New York City underground ballroom scene and among the longest continuously active. House of Xtravaganza members and the collective group is recognized for their cultural influence in the areas of dance, music ...
Ball culture. Dancer at a ball in Berlin in 2018. The Ballroom scene (also known as the Ballroom community, Ballroom culture, or just Ballroom) is an African-American and Latino underground LGBTQ+ subculture. Its origins can be found in drag balls of the mid-19th century United States, such as those hosted by William Dorsey Swann, a formerly ...
House of Xtravaganza was one of three houses that dominated the scene. "A ball usually starts typically around 10:30 [p.m]. at night — usually everybody gets there by 12:30, 1 [a.m.]" House ...
Dancer, choreographer, recording artist. Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza (né José Gutiérrez, sometimes called Jose Xtravaganza / Extravaganza) is a dancer, choreographer, and recording artist. He is one of the most widely recognized personalities to emerge from the NYC ballroom scene of the 1980s. He is best known for his work with Madonna.
Closed. October 1, 1987 (1987-10-01) Demolished. 2018. Architect. Victor Mayper. Paradise Garage, also known as "the Garage" [ 1 ][ 2 ] or the "Gay-rage", [ 3 ][ 4 ][ 5 ] was a New York City discotheque notable in the history of dance and pop music, as well as LGBT and nightclub cultures. [ 6 ][ 7 ][ 1 ] The 10,000 square feet (930 m 2) club ...
December 30, 2018. (2018-12-30) (aged 53) New York City, United States. Other names. Hector Extravaganza, Grandfather Hector Xtravaganza. Occupation (s) Entertainer, Fashion Stylist. Hector Xtravaganza (né Hector Crespo) [1] was a member of the House of Xtravaganza and well-known figure in the NYC ballroom life, entertainer, fashion stylist ...
The House of Aviance (acronym: HOA) is one of the "legendary/iconic" and major vogue-ball houses in the United States, with its base in New York City. [5] [2] [6] [7] It was founded in Washington, D.C., in 1989 by voguer/dancer, record label owner (CEO/A&R), nightclub host, music artist and secretary Mother Juan Aviance—one of the nightlife personalities of New York City.
Died. January 9, 1996. (1996-01-09) (aged 34) Manhattan, New York, U.S. Occupation. musician. Label from 12″ single of 'Love the Life You Live' by Danny Xtravaganza; produced by Freddy Bastone for NuGroove records, 1990. Danni Xtravaganza (July 14, 1961 – January 9, 1996) (sometimes spelled Danny and/or Extravaganza) was a founding member ...