Impact
From The Ballroom Floor To Community Impact
The work behind The TOC Foundation did not begin when the nonprofit paperwork was completed.
The Foundation represents the formal expansion of years of grassroots community engagement, Ballroom programming, mentoring, media documentation, cultural events, resource connection, and community building.
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- Community Events
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Community Partners
Figures reflect community engagement reported by The TOC Foundation.
Announcement
TensOrChops Named Entertainment For The 46th Annual Black Tie Dinner
The TOC Foundation is honored to announce that TensOrChops will serve as the entertainment for the 46th Annual Black Tie Dinner. Members of the TensOrChops community will bring Ballroom performance, runway artistry, and cultural excellence to the evening — placing the talent this community has nurtured on a citywide stage.
- Date
- November 14, 2026
- Theme
- Renaissance
Community Gallery
Impact In Motion
Moments from community events, media production, mentorship, and milestones across Dallas.
Community night — Dallas ballroom gathering
Community conversation on the TensOrChops set
Culture, connection, and joy on set
House family and chosen-family connection
Media documentation of Ballroom culture
Education, training, and career pathway workshops
Service and education milestones
Career and certification achievements
In The News
Cedrick Johnson's Story In Voyage Dallas
Voyage Dallas Magazine sat down with our founder to talk about growing up in South Dallas and Pleasant Grove, 21 years in the United States Navy, building Ballroom community across the Gulf Coast, and turning years of grassroots service into a nonprofit.
“I want Dallas to become a city where your ZIP code does not determine your access to opportunity, where our forgotten history is preserved, and where the next generation can experience prosperity in the same neighborhoods their grandparents helped build.”
- Recognized as a three-time Legend in Ballroom culture and Overseer of the International Iconic House of Ebony.
- Helped establish the Gulf Coast Kiki Scene in 2016 — from about 10 young people to more than 1,000 participants.
- Founder and CEO of The TOC Foundation, officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2026.
Impact Stories
Voices From The Community
Testimonials, participant stories, alumni accomplishments, photos, and videos will be published here as they are collected and approved.
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