Boris Vrdoljak (Croatia) ─ Beginnings of ballroom and vogue dancing, workshop
May 16, 2024. | 17:30 – 19:30
MaMa, Preradovićeva 18
Free entrance
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In the workshop, we will learn the elements of the Old Way vogue dance. We will also learn about the history of ballroom, the categories in which one can compete at balls, the importance of building a safe and inclusive space, and ways of questioning gender expression in ballroom.
Vogue dancing (or voguing) emerged from the ballroom scene of the African-American and Hispanic LGBTIQ+ community in Harlem (NYC) in the second half of the 20th century. It was created by imitating model poses, martial arts, military parades and ancient Egyptian paintings, and is characterized by strict lines of arms, legs and body. That first form of vogue is today called the Old Way. In the 90s of the last century, two more styles were developed: New Way, in which the emphasis is placed on the flexibility and elegance of the performers, and Vogue Femme, which was developed by transgender women trying to emphasize femininity through dance movements.
The workshop is led by Boris Vrdoljak, better known on the vogue stage as Boris 007.
