House of Xtravaganza

House of Xtravaganza members continue to be featured in popular media and travel the world as ambassadors of voguing and the ballroom scene.

The House of Xtravaganza is the most publicly recognized “house” to emerge from the NYC ballroom scene, cited for their cultural influence in the areas of dance, music, visual arts, fashion, and community activism. Founded in 1982, the House of Xtravaganza is the most publicly recognized “house” to emerge from the New York City underground ballroom scene and among the longest continually active. H

12/14/2025

Family Matters

Believe in you, believe in who's near
Spread the message joy this new coming year.
The future is bright, the future is clear.
Xtravaganza is the way, we stand we are HERE.

12/12/2025

Xtravaganza.....Like that!!!

Happy Holidays and a prosperous New 2026 to all of our followers all over the world.

11/19/2025

HOLDING COURT as the can.
11/8/25

Captured 📸 by the visionary Gerard Gaskin

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10/17/2025

Brooklyn Battle Hymn 10/2025
Xtravaganza Power in the building.

03/05/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Hector Simone Xtravaganza, a cherished and longtime member of the House of Xtravaganza family.
Long before mainstream culture came to acknowledge nonbinary and gender nonconforming identities, Hector Simone lived boldly, fearlessly, and fabulously, showing the world the courage it takes to live authentically. They never let those who lacked understanding affect their spirit.
Please join us in celebrating Hector’s life and legacy—a life lived on their terms, filled with love, style, and resilience. Their legacy shines bright in the hearts of all who knew them. Rest in power, Hector Simone X.

Lead Photo: Stefan Ruiz

02/24/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our brother Abraham David Levy Xtravaganza. A beloved member of the House since the mid-1980s, Abraham quickly became an asset to the family, earning a reputation in the ballroom scene for his sleek, model-like frame and avant-garde fashion creativity. He was immortalized in Paris Is Burning, competing in the Punk Rock category—a precursor to today’s Bizarre category—sporting a striking high red mohawk.

Beyond ballroom, Abraham was a fixture of New York City’s 1980s club-kid scene, playing a pivotal role in bringing voguing and ballroom culture to a wider nightlife audience. He was among the first to host voguing competitions outside of traditional ballrooms, helping to expand the movement’s reach. His visionary approach to fashion and unwavering commitment to excellence took him from ballroom runways to RuPaul’s Drag Race and New York Fashion Week, dressing countless nightlife icons and LGBTQ+ personalities along the way. While we mourn the loss of our House brother and a vital part of Xtravaganza history and culture, we also celebrate Abraham’s legacy—one that made the world more vibrant, daring, and undeniably fabulous.
-vip

02/15/2025

Forever Our Girl

Lorena Xtravaganza was taken from us 13 years ago, and the pain of her loss remains deeply felt. Her family and friends have held onto hope for justice for many years, and today, with the apprehension of her murderer, we can finally begin to find closure. Though the journey has been long, we are grateful to everyone who helped keep her memory and spirit alive. She was a powerful force within the House of Xtravaganza, leaving an indelible impact that will be felt forever. Her light continues to shine through all who were touched by her life.