Voguing is one of the most iconic and meaningful forms of dance of recent decades. Originating in the New York ballrooms of the 1980s, within the African American and Latin American LGBTQIA+ communities, voguing is much more than just choreography: it is a celebration of identity and an act of resistance.
Inspired by poses from fashion magazines such as Vogue, from which it takes its name, this style developed as a competition of elegance, style and charisma. Every movement is a statement of self, every gesture a challenge to the norms imposed by society. The categories of dance — from “Runway” to “Face”, from “Performance” to “Realness” — tell stories of belonging, pride and the desire for visibility.
Voguing is divided into several styles, including the Old Way, characterised by geometric lines and elegant poses; the New Way, which is more acrobatic and dynamic; and Vogue Fem, which celebrates femininity in all its forms. But beyond technique, what matters is attitude. It is the pride of those who dance to affirm their existence.
Today, voguing has transcended the confines of ballrooms, reaching stages, music videos, and catwalks around the world. However, its essence remains the same: a celebration of freedom, diversity, and authenticity. It is the dance of those who do not give up, who transform their stories into art and their bodies into a manifesto of pride.