Jean-Philippe Aviance

Jean-Philippe Aviance
CitizenshipFrench-American
Occupation(s)House and techno DJ
Years active1990-2014

Jean-Philippe Aviance is a French American house and techno DJ and producer from Washington, D.C.[1][2] His career took off in 1990 when he started DJing for Mother Juan Aviance's voguing house (the House of Aviance) and weekly Kindergarten Parties at the Vault Nightclub in D.C.[1][3] These weekly parties were frequented by U.S. nightlife personalities like Kevin Aviance (whom Jean-Philippe had worked with before back in the 1980s[1]), New York City's Club kids such as Amanda Lepore, James St. James and Kenny Kenny. Jean-Philippe was the House of Aviance's first ever DJ.[1][3]

The House of Aviance is one of the houses within the ball scene known for its vogueing, fashion, music and performances. He is a member of that House, and it is from that House where he takes his last name.[1]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Jean-Philippe Aviance's bio in the official House of Aviance website". Archived from the original on 2017-12-30. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference virgin was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ a b Jean-Philippe Aviance [in] "Mother Juan Aviance bio" [in] the official website of The House of Aviance [1]