Vogue
A stylized ballroom dance of sharp poses, lines, and angular arm movements.
Definitions
Loosely, to strike dramatic model poses for a photo or moment.
To perform vogue, a dance built from rigid model-like poses, hand performance, and dramatic floor work.
As a noun, the dance style itself, with subgenres like Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Femme.
Vogue In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Born in Harlem ballrooms, inspired by poses in Vogue magazine and ancient Egyptian/hieroglyphic lines. Brought to the mainstream by Madonna's 1990 hit 'Vogue' and Paris Is Burning.
People Also Ask
What does vogue mean as a dance?
It's a ballroom dance of sharp poses, angular arm movements, and dramatic lines. It was born in Harlem's ballroom scene.
Did Madonna invent voguing?
No — voguing existed in Black and Latino ballroom culture for years. Madonna's 1990 song popularized it to a mainstream audience.
What are the styles of vogue?
The main ones are Old Way, New Way, and Vogue Femme, each with distinct moves and emphasis on lines or fluidity.
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