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kids
What does kids mean?
In ballroom, a house is a chosen family led by a 'mother' and/or 'father.' The members are the kids — the children of the house. They take the house's name as their surname, walk balls under its banner, build a shared reputation, and don't have to battle each other. It's family in the realest sense: many ballroom kids were rejected by their birth families, and the house is who's left.
"All her kids walked in matching looks and took the category clean."
Origin
Ballroom culture, NYC. Part of the house family structure: mothers, fathers and their children/kids.
Frequently asked questions
What does kids mean in ballroom culture?
In ballroom and house culture, 'kids' are the members of a house who take its name and walk under its banner.
How do you use kids in a sentence?
For example: "The kids of the house all competed together at the ball."
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