Ballroom Status Project initiated by Jamal Milan

There’s a great debate in the ballroom scene regarding “Ballroom Status”. Below are some criteria that I, Icon Jamal Milan have created for achieving ballroom status that may assist in resolving that dilemma.

Attention Ballroom Scene….

On April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday, the Ballroom Community representatives met in NY and as a whole. We discussed, amended and adopted the Ballroom Status Criteria into the community effective immediately based on a democratic vote, MAJORITY RULES, making Ballroom History in the new millennium. I like to refer to this moment as The Rebirth of the Ballroom Scene!!

The Ballroom Community Conference Attendance list: You should all be proud of being a part of a positive movement for the ballroom scene. It’s even more special that it happened on Easter, the Rebirth of the Ballroom Scene. This will only work if WE stick to it as a community. It is our job and responsibility to uphold this for a better community in our future. I personally thank you and salute you all!!!

Hector Extravaganza

Dray Ebony

Durell Chanel

Fred Chanel
Luna Legacy
Jaimee Balenciaga
Scooda Balenciaga
Rucka Revlon
Face Herrera
Kem Prada
James Icon
Jose Revlon
Stewart Ebony
Kedon Milan
Eric Milan
Kelly Mizrahi
Rashod Mizrahi
Enrique Allure
David Mugler
Selvin Khan
David Illuminati
Darryl Illuminati
Marco Herrera
Alvernian Prestige  

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On April 6, 2010 the NJ Alliance met and accepts this criteria. The NJ Alliance members that accept this Ballroom Status Criteria are; Theresa Mizrahi, Shawn St Clair, Kenny Evisu, Kem Prada, Morgan Ebony, Rodney Ebony, Scooda Balenciaga, Jamal Allure and Kaleef Ebony.

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On April 13th the Baltimore Ballroom Coalition voted on this new ballroom criteria and it has been accepted as the criteria that we will follow in our quest to preserve the integrity of the ballroom scene in Baltimore and return the ball scene to its original form. This meeting was attended the following persons listed:TJ Milan, Redz Aphrodite, Cierra Milan, David Illuminati, Brandy Evisu, Darryl Illuminati, Savannah Gotti, Coco Gotti, Demetrius Diore, Fhallon Revlon, Marco Escada, Iman Escada, Barry Epic, Keith Diore, Dvon Garcon, Mekko Diore, Lil Magic Diore, Enrique Allure, Cornbread Aphrodite, Brandon Herrera, Kyan Escada and Kenneth Evisu

9-4-2010 -Atlanta

As most of you know the 1st National Ball Meeting was held in Atlanta September 4th 2010 and even though it was limited invitations sent out to come take participation in this ground breaking event in order to get the ballroom scene back on track there were invites sent to every part of the country. The idea behind this meeting was to get ballroom leaders from various city, states and regions of our ballroom community in one room so that we can address the issues that we are facing in the ballroom today! It was not about names, status, or individual houses but strictly about the people who care enough of this culture to see to it that it doesn’t totally evaporate into oblivion.

I know some people wasn’t able to come but this was just 1 of the many to come so be advised that your minds and opinions will be needed in the near future so I definitely hope you and other leaders in our ballroom community step up to the plate!!

Attendance: Stewart Ebony, Larry Mizrahi, Goddess Rodeo, Sebastian Allure, Econ Blahnik, Rodney Milan, Rucka Revlon, Cabbage Ebony, Alex Ebony, Brandon Khan, KeKe Khan, Enrique Allure, Kelly Mizrahi, Mechee Mizrahi, Jay Blahnik, Jack Mizrahi, Selvyn Khan, Kamaro Blahnik, Shannon Garcon, Andre Mizrahi

                                                    2010 BALLROOM STATUS CRITERIA

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STAR – You are a BEGINNER in your talent/category! 

• Anyone that walks virgin and/or regular categories for 1-2 years or more.
• You are just learning your talents (DJing, Commentating or Category)
• You have won MAJOR balls in that timeframe.
• You have made it to the last battle and/or left a memorable impression on the runway.
• You have created a ballroom buzz about yourself and people are noticing you.

STATEMENT – You are ADMIRED for your talent/category!

• You have walked 1 or more categories or have been doing your talent for 3-5 years or more.
• You have won ALOT of MAJOR balls in that timeframe.
• You may have or may not have received honorary ballroom awards for your contributions in the scene.
• You have made it to the last battle and/or created memorable moments on the ballroom runway within that timeframe.
• You are becoming well known in the ballroom scene.
• You may have or may not have judged a major/mini ball.
• You are paying your dues, earning respect and recognition within the ballroom scene for your wins and the moments that you have created on the runway for your talent/category.

LEGEND – You are a MASTER of your talent/category!

• You have CONQURED your talent or 1 or more categories for 6-10 years or more.
• You have won MANY MAJOR balls in that time frame from STATE to STATE.
• You are looked at as a Leader by your peers.
• You are very well known in the ballroom scene for the MANY wins and MANY moments that you have created on the runway for your talent/category.
• You may have or may not have been a parent of a house or a parent in a house.
• You may have or may not have judged major/mini balls.
• You may have or may not have thrown major/mini balls.
• You may have or may not have accomplishments outside of the ballroom scene that pertain to your talent/category.
• You may have or may not have received honorary ballroom awards for your contributions in the scene.
• You can STILL walk and WIN balls OR make it to the last battle over the old/new competition in your category to this day.
• Your name is a ballroom household name based off of the things that you have done on the runway.
• You are often imitated by others, spoken highly of and/or even feared when it comes to your talent/category because of all that you have accomplished with it.

ICON – You are the BLUEPRINT of your talent/category!

• You have been involved within the ballroom scene for 20 years and beyond.

. You go above and beyond the affiliation of your house and concentrate on bettering the overall ballroom community.

• You have won countless trophies throughout the years for 1 or more categories.
• You  DO NOT have to walk balls anymore if you do not want to because you have created a ballroom LEGACY of your own within the ballroom scene.
• You have received honorary ballroom awards for your contributions in the scene.
• You are often imitated by others, spoken highly of and/or even feared when it comes to your talent/category because of all that you have done with it.
• You have created a LEGACY within your talent/category and/or you have created a LEGACY within the ballroom scene and/or the LGBT community.
• You are VERY well respected and looked at in the highest regard by many of your peers.
• You are a PIONEER within your talent/category and/or the ballroom scene.
• You have gone above and beyond for your talent/category and/or even changed the game when it comes to your talent/category.
• Your name is and will FOREVER be stamped within ballroom history based on the wins, moments, accomplishments and LEGACY that you have created within the ballroom scene for your talent/category.

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National Ballroom Meeting