Listen to the Queen Muva Sinia Share Her Ballroom Memories

Sinia Alaia began in Ballroom in the 1980s in New York City. Since then, she has become a House Mother (or "Muva") and has been leading figure in the Ballroom community.

Here, she reflects on this photograph of her chosen mom Moldayvia and her quest to find her chosen family.

Cookie Milan introduced Sinia into womanhood, educating her on the basics of living in NYC; she recounts the memory of coming into contact with the news of her passing.

Sinia remembers one of the iconic battles of the category Femme Queen Face, Onjanae Mulgler vs. Danielle Revolon. She recounts the excitement of what each was wearing, and how both "sold" their features.

Remembering Danielle as one of the true mothers of Ballroom, and paying homage to the true diva she was at her core.

Remembering her chosen daughters: Charisma, Yolanda, and Meeka, she recounts the historical order of her daughters, and the unfortunate passing of Yolanda.

Remembering Kerri (right), Misha (middle right), Vanessa (middle left), and Nicole (left). Illuminated, she details that each walked face this night.

A bittersweet memory of Sinia's last grand march in the House of Ebony. She names the impact she had, but maintains a sense of confidence looking forward. She explains the significance of "trophy mom," and recounts her history as mother within the house.