What Is Voguing? The History of Ballroom Culture, Houses, and Balls
A beginner-friendly history of voguing and ballroom culture, from Harlem drag balls and houses to Old Way, New Way, Vogue Femme, Paris Is Burning, Willi Ninja, and today.
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Ballroom Culture Terms and Definitions
Ballroom culture—also called the ballroom scene—is a performance tradition that began in the Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities of New York City in the late 20th century. Built around creativity, personal expression, and chosen family structures known as houses, ballroom events (“balls”) feature competitive categories ranging from fashion and runway to voguing, floor performance, face,