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father
What does father mean?
The father of a house is the other head of the family, sharing leadership with the mother. He mentors and protects the children, reps the house, and helps run the show. Same respect, same responsibility — a different seat at the head of the table. Some houses have both a mother and a father; others lean on one.
"Their father walks Realness himself, so he drilled the kids hard on it."
Origin
Harlem ball scene; the paternal head of a house within the chosen-family structure.
Frequently asked questions
What does father mean in ballroom culture?
It refers to the co-leader of a ballroom house, who ranks alongside the mother.
How do you use father in a sentence?
"The father of the house helped the newer members prep for the ball."
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