House of Pendavis

Avis Pendavis

Avis Pendavis poses in a black gown and ornate headdress.

Avis Pendavis and Luna Luis Ortiz

Avis Pendavis and her son Luna Luis Ortiz at his graduation.

Avis Pendavis for Female Mimics Magazine

Avis Pendavis posing for Female Mimics Magazine

Ballroom Legends pose for group photograph

Ballroom legends pose for group photograph. Backrow: Angie Xtravaganza, Kim Pendavis, Pepper Labeija, Junior Labeija. Middle row: David Ultima Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja. Front row: Freddie Pendavis.

Ballroom members Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Freddie Pendavis, and Kim Pendavis on the Joan Rivers Show.

An interview with ballroom members Pepper LaBeija, Dorian Corey, Willi Ninja, Freddie Pendavis, and Kim Pendavis on the Joan Rivers Show.

David Ultima Xtravaganza, Tracey "Africa" Norman, Robbie St. Laurent, and Rayceen Pendavis for Swerve Magazine

Legends Father David Ultima Xtravaganza, Tracey "Africa" Norman, Robbie St. Laurent, and Rayceen Pendavis pose for Swerve Magazine.

The House of Pendavis posing for a family portrait.

T.V. Trans*******

An early documentary of the ballroom scene.

Transgender History at UM