noun General Slang

icon

· noun · ballroom

The top tier of ballroom prestige — above legendary, for those who shaped the scene.

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Icon is the highest honour in ballroom — the rank above Legendary, reserved for the few who've left a permanent mark on the scene's history. Decades of dominance, mentorship and influence get you there. An icon isn't just winning categories; they shaped what the categories are. The word also lives outside ballroom now as casual praise ('you're an icon'), but in the ball scene it's a hard-earned crown.

“Pepper LaBeija is an icon — she didn't just walk balls, she built the scene.”
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icon In A Sentence

Pepper LaBeija is an icon — she didn't just walk balls, she built the scene.

Origin & Usage

Ballroom scene; the apex status above Legendary, for figures who have shaped ballroom history.

Variants iconic

People Also Ask

What does icon mean in ballroom culture?

It's the top tier of ballroom prestige — ranked above legendary, reserved for those who shaped the scene.

How do you use icon in a sentence?

Within the scene, you might say 'She's not just legendary, she's an icon'.

Is icon higher than legendary in ballroom?

Yes — icon sits above legendary, honoring the people who helped shape the ballroom scene itself.

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