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xchrom

(108,903 posts) Sun Nov 10, 2013, 05:27 PM Nov 2013

The Evolution Of Voguing

http://www.buzzfeed.com/antwaunsargent/the-evolution-of-voguing

New York drag competitions evolved from elaborate pageantry to vogue battles between the ’60s and ’80s.

The dance style derived from the performance of fashion poses from Vogue magazine.

It was also heavily influenced by the poses in ancient Egyptian art and hieroglyphs.

Old Way voguing was all about hard angles and straight lines.

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The Evolution Of Voguing (Original Post) xchrom Nov 2013 OP

Watch the movie "Paris is Burning" dickthegrouch Nov 2013 #1

one of my favorite movies xchrom Nov 2013 #2

dickthegrouch

(3,174 posts)

1. Watch the movie "Paris is Burning"

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Fri Nov 15, 2013, 08:16 PM

Nov 2013

It is a documentary on the New York City clubs and Vogueing competitions.
I first saw it many years ago in the SF Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Absolutely searing and unforgettable.

xchrom

(108,903 posts)

2. one of my favorite movies

Reply to dickthegrouch (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 16, 2013, 10:01 AM

Nov 2013

and since i watched some of the early years unfold in the dance clubs -- it was great to get back story.

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