House of Xtravaganza
Founded in 1982, the House of Xtravaganza is a "house" that emerged from the New York City underground ballroom scene. It is among the longest continuously active houses in the scene. House of Xtravaganza members and the collective group have been recognized for their cultural influence in the areas of dance, music, visual arts, nightlife, fashion, and community activism. House of Xtravaganza members have also been featured in popular media and have traveled internationally in connection with and as ambassadors for vogueing and ballroom culture.