The Legendary Academy: Ballroom 101
Tue, Nov 17
|Zoom - link TBD
MashUp presents the first of the Legendary Academy Ballroom classes. Hosted by Legendary Pioneer Father Scoota Balmain. This virtual class will cover the origins, structure, the categories, and culture to build the next generation of leading legends!
Time & Location
Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Zoom - link TBD
About the Event
MashUp presents the first of the Legendary Academy Ballroom classes. Hosted by Legendary Pioneer Father Scoota Balmain. This virtual class will cover the origins, structure, the categories, and culture to build the next generation of leading legends!
The Legendary Academy is powered by a grant through the Community Foundation of TN. This is the first of two virtual classes leading up to MashUp Weekend Chrysalis Ball which will be hosted by Music City ACC Ball. Open practice with the House of Balmain will be available to those who participate in these classes as well.
Agenda:
0:00–0:05 Welcome (What ballroom is)
0:05–0:25 Origins (Harlem, LaBeija, houses, HIV/AIDS)
0:25–0:40 House system (Chosen family and recognition)