Green Era: 2005-2010
The Internet Powerfully Changes Ballroom. Ballroom and Ball Culture are Now a Click Away, and a Global Audience is Learning its Magic
Icon Jack & Goddesses Amiyah,Barbie,Tregonie (2007) by Frank GarconBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
From VHS Tapes to DVDs to YouTube
The Green Era is a critical turning point in Ballroom culture. The internet transforms and expands who can see Ballroom. It is no longer on VHS tapes or DVDs, Ballroom is now on emerging social media platforms, with global reach.
Green Era Icon Renaldo Maurice
Icon, Alvin Ailey Dancer, Legendary Voguer goes deep into his journey. Listen to him talk about holding his identities, as an Alvin Ailey Dancer and voguer, honoring his ancestors and building up his kids, as a House Father.
Iconic Judges Mann, Fred, Rucka,James DC Inauguration Ball (2006-11) by Frank GarconBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
An Era of Change
The Green Era is an era marked by the United States' electing its first Black president. A Black family is now in the White House. At the same time, marriage equality is becoming a new legal reality, in more and more states
Icons Jihad, Dray and Roy Ebony after winning Thug Realness at the POCC Ball (2009) by Thomas ( Derek Prada-Ebony) MurphyBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
Super Ball Sundays
One of the hottest crazes of the Green Era was a mini ball series by Jack Mizrahi known as the Super Bowl Super Ball Sunday. These were mini balls that would happen at Times Square Club, Esqueleto.
Legendary Amiyah Scott Mizrahi-Maison Margiela, getting her 10's for Face (2009) by Thomas (Derek Prada-Ebony) MurphyBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
The Georgia Peach
The Green Era cannot be discussed without the mention of Amiyah Mizrahi. The POCC Ball 2006 called for Femme Queen Face. Amiyah came and shut it down. That night, she became a ballroom sensation. She has since gone on to become a trailblazer in entertainment.
Icon Leiomy Miyake Mugler "Wonder Woman"
Leiomy changed and revolutionized vogue in this era. She changed what performance is to this day, pioneering the 360 dip which has been imitated and duplicated. Leiomy reached mainstream popularity because of her innovative, unprecedented technique, talent, & performance.
Kassandra Ebony
Legendary Kassandra Ebony was a fierce competitor win, lose, or draw. Known for his spins and stamina, he exemplified performance. When Kassandra passed away, he left a group of young hungry vogue fems ready to carry his torch.
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