More Ru Pauls drag race fans should learn about this kind of history and context when watching the show !!

@claireosborne692

3 жыл бұрын

Hence why I’m watching ❤️

@stsbk

3 жыл бұрын

So they can finally stop saying death drop 🤪

@aarif9078

3 жыл бұрын

Thank god we have Legendary now

@MUde-ph7gr

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@HelloWorld88364

3 жыл бұрын

@@aarif9078 I love legendary and pose!!I don't watch the rupaul show. I'll love to go to a ballroom but I'm not sure where they're located besides New York and Philadelphia

New York, Newark, and Philadelphia put ballroom on the map globally. A Book needs to be self published to preserve such rich ballroom history.

@kerryalfaro9437

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!.. I'm from New York.. BUT GREW up outside of Philly!! I live in PA now!! BUT Illadelphia.. Nobody understands HOW deep the history is!!!

@BoyProdigyX

Жыл бұрын

It's funny cuz it always seemed like Philly kids got more excited for balls in Baltimore than here.

"Ballroom Culture is in deed and, in fact Black History" ❤️

@virgoenergy6636

2 жыл бұрын

Not just black, it’s black and brown history.

@humolovesjessie185

2 жыл бұрын

@@virgoenergy6636 Word 💓

This could have been 90 minutes easily

@IamEllaSpitzgerald

4 жыл бұрын

OH EM GEE EXACTLY...LIKE Y WASNT DIS LONGER😩

@butterflyblessbless5836

3 жыл бұрын

100% I’m left wanting more ☹️

@dancelover020

3 жыл бұрын

Not could have....SHOULD have!!

@LodisVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

Easily 🤍

@saleimnair7265

2 жыл бұрын

Niambi, Kevin, Deedee, more Aamina all of the Philadelphia girls

I walked in '90/'91. Baby, if I had known we were making History not just having fun, I would have kept all the flyers and taken all the pictures! I still remember my first outfit and my scores and errrythang! Unbelievable. Thank God these kids picked it up and ran with it.

Omg he has all the flyers!!!!! Imagine a space where all this history can be housed, pictures, important peices of clothing, videos, ambience!!!!! That would be amazing!!!!!

@farfetched9296

3 жыл бұрын

I say do a Museum Of Ballroom. I would buy tickets to tour.

@ayefo7800

3 жыл бұрын

@@farfetched9296 YESSS!!!

@tarawebb9800

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that aaaaaammmmaaazing! And all the COLOURS magazines. LOVED IT!

@leilaniLA

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@misfitrosetarot

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

I am from a small state in the north east corner of India, where LGBTQ is not talked about so openly. But I am so inspired and energised for the whole Ballroom scene. India has a larger chunk of LGBTQ community but I don’t think there is any ballroom culture, forget about it in my state. But the whole Paris is Burning, Pose, Legendary and all the ballroom videos I’ve seen on youtube and Instagram, they alway fill my eyes with tears and heart with warmth, seeing people of the community I belong to being able to be the apex form of who they are and even more. I hope a platform like this starts in my county as well, or I hope I am the one to start it in my place in the near future. To every single member of the ballroom community, you have inspired and you will always inspire people like me, across the world.

@theembersinside1420

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was so well said & filled my heart with joy to read. Thank you for sharing your story. 👏

@Areebcito

4 жыл бұрын

Dont lose hope buddy! Change is coming to desi land SOON. 🇵🇰🇮🇳🏳️‍🌈

@chitrachayanika8420

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm from India too! I really hope that happens in our country too! Wish you all the best for the future! ❤️🌈

@chefrico1780

4 жыл бұрын

Somebody needs to be first, Queen. If you think it's safe enough, it could be you and your friends. This kind of thing was underground in the US for years. It gets better, keep on keeping on.

@wexpyke

3 жыл бұрын

when Indian people (the same culture that created bollywood) start doing ballroom human culture will have become complete

I grew up in Brooklyn, NYC and I can tell you Ballroom was truly a blessing and savior for so many. I had good friends that had to live and create their own House as they could not live at their parents homes. I love them and accepted them for themselves. I love hanging out in the Village West 4th Street. I am 48yrs old and I can remember so much about Ballroom. Much Love to all. May my friends of Ballroom Rest In Ballroom Heaven. Miss them so much.

RIP Renee.....You left your mark on Philly Ballroom Scene!!!

@stevenjames6766

4 жыл бұрын

in person with no make up on she had like a Janet Jackson natural beauty effect. She was real as rain.

@BoyProdigyX

Жыл бұрын

She used to scare me... I was just a kid though and I don't think she liked me 😓

Aamina, It was so enlightening to hear you speak. When you said vogue is “black thought and black resistance”, I felt that. We need to hear more from you!

@jeffkirchberg

2 жыл бұрын

How did you feel when madonna was vogueing?

I was going to Philly balls when they were being held at the YMCA on broad st. I remember grandfather Gucci. I remember the Adam and eve ball. I had so much fun and I was excited because they welcomed me. Even though I'm CIS, I love the children.

This was beautifully written and filmed. Thank you for sharing your history ❤️.

"Sometimes it is more important to the scene around us to perform than to live; I would've preferred her [Renee Karan] to live". "I want this culture to be studied, I want to hear about it in college lecture halls and part of that is finally admitting that ballroom culture is, infact, black history". Aamina is so wise and so beautiful.

This was sooo beautifully done. I have ALWAYS been obsessed with the ballroom culture since I was a kid and wanted a house mother and father. But, I wasn’t around people who allowed me into the world. I hope we don’t lose anymore of the history we need to preserve. Now, I just need to find where ballroom is in Philly because I have no clue where to go. Let me know if any of ya’ll find out

This is one of the most accurate vogue documentary videos I’ve seen

@BeautifulEarthJa

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@BoyProdigyX

Жыл бұрын

Just too damn short... Shoulda profiled ALL the Houses!

I’m really inspired and happy seeing stories about ballroom being told more often. I have my own memories of experiences with ballroom from. The 90s in Washington DC and NYC which I hold very dear. I’m really thrilled that we get to have these documentaries available to be shared! I wish it was longer!

@missvalerie4040

3 жыл бұрын

Same.

This was inspiring to see and to know I was a part of that when it first began is an Epic feeling. I was in The House of Prestige and all of 15 years old.. WOW! Thank you Philadelphia inquire for bringing this story to the forefront.

@caseydub7546

2 жыл бұрын

Of course you were they are predatory pedophiles

To know ballroom, is too love ballroom. I absolutely love my people, ✨✨

@Skysthelimit212

4 жыл бұрын

And for those not part of the community, we love and appreciate it! Ballroom has changed music, fashion, dance etc. And that needs to also be acknowledged by the masses

@julietturner6206

4 жыл бұрын

Since my introduction into this world 1984 I've been around gay people my whole life I love ballroom drag queens use to babysit me and really take me to shows no lie support for life

@kdbest5165

4 жыл бұрын

Juliet Turner this warms my icy heart🥺💕💕

@bensonabraham1808

3 жыл бұрын

I so much love ballroom

@Cyber_Diva

3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

Philly born and raised. I need to know where I can go and watch some balls. This is fabulous 💕

@meccacroxton2678

3 жыл бұрын

LITERALLY!

@YourMajesty143

3 жыл бұрын

It's not just a show for spectators to watch, it's a whole culture. You don't have to research the music or know who the MCs are or who's walking -- but it helps. As an audience, the show participants feed off your energy and expect you to shout for them, to call their names, to drop hands everytime they dip, etc. I hate to say it, but now that ballroom is getting mainstream, you see it becoming a spectator sport where people in Stockholm or China or Russia make up their own Houses and Balls. The audience is usually just standing there watching like the walking dead, while the voguers go through the motions but lack the attitude and energy that makes ballroom so fierce & alive. If you're gonna participate, be an ACTIVE participant. Support the queens (femme, butch, male realness, etc) and support the culture.

@stetg19

2 жыл бұрын

@beautyfool facebook groups

@JustObserving313

2 жыл бұрын

@@YourMajesty143 huh? Are u even ballroom? We don’t do it for the spectators. Most of the ppl in the crowds are ballroom participants….spectators are cool and all but we do this for each other. We do this in our rooms alone, without crowds..we never needed outside views.

@BoyProdigyX

Жыл бұрын

As far as I'm concerned it should be like Fight Club... If it's your first ball, you HAVE to walk...

I absolutely loved this and that the story is being told. I wish there was more, more footage, more interviews and more discussion about the icons of Philadelphia, PA. So great to see Reno! This brought back so many memories! I remember my 1st COLOURS Ball at the N. Philadelphia YMCA on Broad St. I walked into a whole new world. A world that I knew was underground, but I felt so privileged as straight woman. It was phenomenal. The culture and the rich history has to be told. So many people are gone and so I thank you for keeping the history alive and telling your/the communities story. I also find that the person that presents the category is just as integral as those on the cat walk. Damon Humes is one of the best to do it here in Philly. I thought of Rob and Lawrence of COLOURS and their house! They worked tirelessly to keep the Ballroom community alive for "The Kids!" GOD bless their souls and all the Philly legends. Ty for keeping this alive! More, more, Encore, Encore! GOD Bless!

I love how at the end the person in the voiceover prophesied a ball being on tv and today LEGENDARY is a smash hit on HBO Max and just got picked up for a season two 🙌🏾

ballroom needs a museum and i hope those ballroom flyers are put on display, for the love our our people and our culture.

This is one of the best documentaries I've seen all year. I wish it were longer. Absolutely phenomenal.

WOW, I remember her... WOOOOW, LOL... She told me to go back home, because this lifestyle wasn't for me. She said "sweeties why are you out here ?,. I told her I was visiting philly with some friends and this was the first time out of state and going to the club. She looked over at the group and said "Chile, you need to find new friends. It was her and I think his name is/was Pj and some other Ebony dude, I was told Pj passed in a motorcycles accident. LOL, it's a whole story behind that situation. When they came down to DC, it was a whole mess. I remember that crazy ass moment, damn that was 23 years ago.

Well guess what Mimi? It's on TV now. Stream Legendary on HBOmax

They should crowd fund and create a Philly Ballroom Museum where they can keep, preserved and add to all of those incredible photos and mementoes and flyers about their history. Maybe the elders can help create short video presentations that people can see about different aspects of the culture and write the stories for the placards next to he pictures. Make it a whole thing. Because this is worth preserving and passing down and it would be a tragedy if the older heads died before something was put in place for new kids to go and learn about themselves. It would also be great material for books that can be added to American history classes, black history classes and LGBTQ+ history classes in the future and students could go to field trips to visit the museum and learn about where they came from. There's just so much material to be protected in those boxes and albums and their memories.

This is why we as a people need to tell our stories to pass down this is African American history that need to be shared✌ & 💗

Vogue looks so fun but id probably break an ankle trying, whoever can do it is amazingly talented

@adc2327

3 жыл бұрын

Forget the ankle, I would be worried about dislocation of the knees! Lol! I need a pain pill just watching. I am out and won't get any until next week!

@tcw00

2 жыл бұрын

Facts!

@BoyProdigyX

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever seen a 350 lb queen do a dip at top speed? You could crack a skull!

The one thing I regret about growing up in Philly is letting people convince me to stay away from the ball scene...

@YourMajesty143

3 жыл бұрын

I mean it is pretty cut-throat and it can be expensive. There is alot of ego clashing in the culture and alot of in-fighting in your own House. Even when competing, your House decides what categories or balls you represent, and they get a cut of your winnings -- if you win at all. But the positives are the family support, cultural experience, and high energy for those who have nowhere else to go. Alot of people in ballroom still need to work 9 to 5, or they'll mop (steal) to get by, or even worse than this is that alot of them work as escorts. Even big names like Alex from House of Miyaki-Mugler, who choreographed for celebrity singers like Rihanna, has a 9 to 5 job as a sales rep and Tati (same house) who became the It Girl of NYC ballroom still was an escort even while being on Vicelife's "My House". She later got on the show "Pose", but it's not gonna be picked up for another season. It's a very tough lifestyle and it was even harder 10 to 20 years ago when it wasn't as mainstream. Whoever told you to stay away probably knew all this and was just trying to protect you.

@JustObserving313

2 жыл бұрын

@@YourMajesty143 yo shut up. You are not in ballroom u have no clue.

I knew Reno passage looked familiar. Then I remember that name from when Reno was on jerry springier back in the day. Good to see him doing well

@robindaniels2849

3 жыл бұрын

I remember Reno from Jerry Too👍🏾 I was like thats Reno 😁

I wish this was longer and spoke about other important figures in the historical Philly ballroom circuit as well, although Renee was one of the most important figures in the beginning. Also, Aamina is a well spoken and intelligent narrator. She did a wonderful job, as well as Meechie.

As a cis-white man, this piece had me in TEARS. What a gorgeous culture deserved of preservation, and I hope people with the resources have answered that call

@thegracetofollow4194

Ай бұрын

Cis what da hell that or do you mean normal man

@dylanherron3963

Ай бұрын

@@thegracetofollow4194 cis-white means "straight, normal, white" basically. I'm just saying I love Queer art.

Love this. This is where I grew up in Philly!!! The 80s and 90s was the shittt Grew up with Reno!!! Do ya thing, Broo!!

I saw Macen in the thumbnail and almost lost a digit trying to click fast, the guy is just amazing

And I thought only NY had the ballroom scene - so glad I watched this video and learned something I didn't know existed - loved the guy who kept all the flyers from the ballrooms from the past - he has preserved history !

💜💜💜 beautiful documentary 💜💜💜 he say "... No you weren't because I got the flyer"😂😂😂😂💜💜💜

I never thought of what Egypt said in the end. Imagine a whole ball on TV? Lol covering state to state balls weekly? I’m picturing all of this very WWE-like. Commentators as announcers, Latex Ball the WrestleMania of balls, Kiki scene is NXT, I can go on...if this ever happens I hope Jack is in on all of this! Lmao I dragged it. Anyway, I would love to get my hands on Alverian’s albums!!! Aamina is a gem 💎

@marcyl2003

4 жыл бұрын

I'm here for it😀😍

@Thisismyhandle423

4 жыл бұрын

I see what you’re saying, but going mainstream means white influence, like everything. So maybe it’s best that it’s underground.

@vicewing

4 жыл бұрын

VERY THIS!!! I would never stop throwing money at it!

I'm not gay.....but I have been an advocate for LGBTQ for many many many years. I feel every child deserves a chance to have a home. I would certainly have a house if I could. I love the ball culture and learning about it from individuals who have indeed participated before POSE or Paris Is Burning came out. I would love to attend one someday.

I remember my brother going to our version of ballroom in Tennessee. His boyfriend did pageant it was beautiful. Much Love. So proud. Of the Show.

@davinacarrell2427

3 жыл бұрын

Uh no. Pageants are NOT your TN version of Balls!

This is so inspiring and so breathtaking! The creativity is through the roof, it leaves me buzzing.

I lived in Philly all my life never knew 🤷🏽‍♀️I’ll be 37 never knew.. Reno was on Jerry Springer

@AUGUSTALLEN28

4 жыл бұрын

A lot of the old school Jerry Springer folks come from Philly. Remember Britny?

@queenteireigns6212

4 жыл бұрын

@@AUGUSTALLEN28 that was the transgender right?

@queenteireigns6212

4 жыл бұрын

I remember

@RenaldoEpps

4 жыл бұрын

Jesus talk about old school

In 1969 in a Northern hockey town in The Frozen North there was a young man named Stevie O' Holloran. He was 6ft 3 in and perhaps weighed 150 at the most. I don't know how he found a pair of decent womens heels in that town , and he ALWAYS had runs in his stockings, and he wore a mini dress - (in those days that was 3 in above the knees) - and he had a pair of drop ball earrings and his barbershop haircut. He had the immense courage to be himself in that stinking hockey town but also - I can't believe that he lived. Because women were sure beaten and even as a young girl I was afraid to walk home after my tap dance classes. I often wonder about him and I hope either all my heart that he found a community. Canada in those days- there was NO support for my Father firefighter nor anything else of understanding never mind a person like him... Stevie O'Holleran was a miracle himself.

THIS IS IMPORTANT.

Disappointed that there was not more 90s footage. As many dresses, I saw coming our of Kelvin's place like that orange taffeta that Candy wore back in the day I would have loved to see how it looked.

I wish this was longer. ❤

I would kill for the ability to move and dance the way these folks do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@kelsgordy

3 жыл бұрын

Such a colorful gorgeous expression

I honestly didn't know about vouging or the ballroom scene before Billy Porter's Pose and fell in love with the artform. Ballrooms does not exist in my country but to walk one is on my bucket list in the mean time I'm just working on my vouging moves

I went to my first ball in 2005 in LA and I F*n GAAAAAAAGGED!!!! YES HENNi

See the black fashion designers that gets no recommendation and be looked over than a white one thats not fair at all...

@xmanxavier77

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you 💯 percent

Very well told. Amazing footage and souls. Thank you.

I wanna go to a ball‼️🥺 it looks like a whole vibe

A *RICH* History 💛

the spins and dips are VICIOUS !!! love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful documentary; RIP Renee...Philly stand up!

A native of Philadelphia great Commentary keeping up with the history thanks for sharing keep up the good work love Philly🙂

I love to watch all express their own individuality! That is the true beauty! Thank you!

As a queer black man I am so intrigued by the ballroom I think maybe cause I’ve expanded my knowledge and experience with my sexuality. I’m curious to find my own space, way and center more into my sexuality and how I want to identify myself in this world. I don’t know if I’d ever be apart of ballroom culture but I do think it is very interesting to look into as im on my own journey of exploration

This is so fabulous.How did I never hear of this?

This was a good watch, and being 40 and gay... I'm really loving all this information from different parts of the community! Yes I believe that this will be on TV one day as a real competition

Beautiful. Powerful. I was educated by Ru Paul, but loving this deeper view into the majestic scene. Gorgeous.

I love this. I hope they do get spoken about & written in history.

Definitely enjoyed this!! Wish it was longer 😊

I use the LOVE going down to Philly! I remember their first Ball, and also love the way she broke down Vogue.

This needs to be longer !!

The Philadelphia ballroom scene deserves a historical museum so that those in ballroom and outside of ballroom can be informed I think that would be a great step to bring awareness within our community/communities

this was gorgeous and amazing, thank you!

This is beautiful, thank you so much

I must be getting old! I live in Philadelphia and never saw this,BRAVO!!! June 2020

thank you soo much for this, you gorgeous people!!!

What is this 30 year business?. Philly been doing Ballroom since the late 60's.I think Crystal LaBeija, was born in Philly.

@charro028

3 жыл бұрын

You think wrong.

@AUGUSTALLEN28

3 жыл бұрын

@@charro028 Where was she born?

Aamina’s skin is bleached boots. She was a gorgeous dark skin woman. There was NO need.

Wow, that was amazing! Complete nube here. I had no idea this existed. Very informative and touching.

Beautiful people everywhere on here ! You all keep doing you 💛😘

Thank u for creating this 💖🎁👑

I'm absolutely happy that we have KZread now. I love this so much. So glad that we know some history about this. Wish I knew everything. Didn't know that Philly had balls at all. It's so beautiful to see everyone's fashion, attitudes and choreography. I wish I knew everything about this to where I could be involved and help it be known a lot more. We have people everywhere in Philadelphia that love balls and would love to see them and support. I'm sure it could be the biggest show in Philadelphia. This put a smile on my face today so glad I've seen this. ❤❤💋

This documentary is so enlightening and feels so real. Thank you so much for sharing and allowing others to see an amazing movement. #Inspiring #ballroombadass

love this and it should be LONGER

Aamina, I hope to meet you one day. You spoke truth to power. Much love.

It's a must watch.!! Ballrooms 30 yrs old that we never heard of. Just have to say Billy Porter...I love you.

THANK YOU for this piece of art.........!

So powerful. Thank you for making this important piece of history.

Fascinating, I was wanting to see more..

Outstanding!!!!! Breathtaking!!!!! Exhilarating!!!!!

BRAVO !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋 I really enjoyed this 💕💕💕

Renee deserves a movie about her life.

@BoyProdigyX

Жыл бұрын

Who plays Ms. Harper?!

@dwaynewatson3850

11 ай бұрын

FACTZ

My cousin took me to my first ball and I was in awe. I had no idea it was so spectacular.

Absolutely informative and inspiring. Very well spoken it damn near almost drove me to tears.😊

This is so powerful. I needed this

Great documentary, well thought through and executed.

This is a EXCELLENT video, giving so much knowledge for those persons who don’t know the origin of it all. I LOVE and ADORE Ballrooms.

@ThePhiladelphiaInquirer

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I think the Philadelphia ballroom counsel should do a year 85 theme with different categories. Add a 30 sec fact about it during the theme. I'm no Queen but I'm in awe by the culture. I must say this you will drive yourself crazy trying to make ppl like you. As long as you accept and love who you are the world will follow. Feed the bees honey🍯🍯🍯

They need a museum.

Hi! For someone like me who don't know what ballroom is all about, this documentary is nice, enlighten but to SHORT for many reasons, for the loss of your love one within this documentary she was a very enchanting & spectacular individual. More need to be told about the ballroom conception because it looks like it will be MIND BLOWING, amongst other things

Ok to the snap at 11:00!💃🏾 I used to serve as a board member of NYC's Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Seeing the archival brochure makes me super proud! (But I wasn't therrrre 😭)

Thanks for the upload.

This is Amazing! This is Art!

Beautifully presented!

I actually discovered it in 2019/ 2020 via billy porter's Pose and started learning vogue. Looking to post up what I learnt soon via an Insta and KZread channel dedicated to it... wish we had ballroom in my country

This was so moving. It important for future generations of gay men to understand how ball room culture started and who was here before us ❤❤

Love It! Amazing!!!💖