Mother Juan Aviance

Mother Juan Aviance (born 1963 in Charleston, South Carolina ) is an American secretary, voguer / dancer, music artist, nightclub host / promoter, record label owner, and CEO / A&R. He is the founder and "Mother" of the House of Aviance, one of the legendary houses that emerged from the U.S. ball culture in the 1980s, a House which is still active in New York City." He is also founder, CEO and A&R of Aviance Records, LLC, a multi-genre record label that promotes new and upcoming artists. and "currently reigns the club scene in New York City."

As an artist and nightlife host/promoter, Aviance has gone on to work with several high-profile singers, music producers, DJs, and film directors over the years, some of which include Janet Jackson, Ce Ce Peniston, Madonna, Kevin Aviance, Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper, Jennifer Hudson, Mariah Carey, Willi Ninja (the voguing icon and founder of the House of Ninja), Junior Vasquez, Tony Moran and Wolfgang Busch (director of the 2006 documentary How Do I Look). Erickatoure Aviance and DJ/Producer Jean-Philippe Aviance.

Aviance is regarded as one of the living "legends / icons" within the ballroom scene with one of the longest continuously active ballroom houses that has won numerous competition cash prizes and trophies over the years. He is one of the longest serving and continuously active house parents