Once nobody knew about this direction, but now a curious style, in which hip-hop, acrobatics and model poses were mixed, is gaining immense popularity among young people. Vogue (voguing) is a genuine art of improvisation to house music.
Several versions of the appearance of the dance
We'll figure out what a vogue is. It is more than a dance, it is a person’s self-expression and a whole culture. It is believed that he appeared in 1972 in Harlem prison. Prisoners, deprived of all kinds of entertainment, except for fashion magazines, began to copy the poses of fashion models, and after their release they brought to the streets a special art that few people owned.
True, there is another explanation for the origin of the dance. In the 60s, models with dark skin color were not hired due to racial discrimination. Offended girls staged parody shows among themselves, at which they grimaced and deliberately froze in beautiful poses. So there was a dance movement Vogue dance, called in honor of the famous fashion magazine.
Madonna who popularized the style
Be that as it may, the American star Madonna made a splash in 1990: elements of this style were used in her black and white video called Vogue. Graceful movements, special grace and incredible artistry really liked the audience. It is believed that it was the singer who popularized the vogue style for the general public.
Self-expression in dance
Our teachers admit that mainly women come to classes, and men feel uncomfortable due to ridicule from others. According to those who practice this style, Vogue is a dance that is only ten percent such. The rest is self-expression, and not so much with movements as with appearance.
Representatives of the fair sex recognize the strong influence of dance on life and believe that the Vogue changed them internally and made them more confident.
Individual handwriting
So what is vogue? This is a dance direction where the gender of the participant does not matter. All that is needed is artistry, sexuality and a desire to express oneself to the outside world. A combination of different styles, sometimes even incompatible (ballet, gymnastics, jazz, break, yoga), a combination of a model gait, precise arm rotations and acrobatic elements - this is what a modern vogue is like. The dance conveys the attitude, desires, dreams and even outrageous, so everyone has an individual style. And this is very clearly visible at the balls, which are more reminiscent of a bright holiday.
Vogue Dance Style : Description
A peculiarity of the dance is unusual movements that imitate the flying walk of fashion models on the catwalk and posing for glamorous magazines. In this style, there is overt eroticism and overt provocation, and a woman dancing a vog allows herself to let out her sexuality, forgetting about embarrassment. Therefore, clothing for the dance should not only be comfortable, but also emphasizing the beauty of the body. The images are complemented by decorations, which adjusts to the correct manner.
Unusual and colorful outfit is a kind of autograph for the dancer, and many sew their own clothes to order. Voger must be a good stylist, and often because of the wrong costume, the participant can be removed from the competition. Therefore, in training, they learn new movements and select clothes for performances.
The vogue dance includes acrobatics, gymnastics and improvisation, and its main highlight is the fading of the performer in a fanciful, mannered pose for a few seconds.
Voger House with a unified philosophy
Only in this dance is there such a thing as a "house", originally created according to the prototype of the family. However, if they do not choose relatives, then like-minded people unite in a single party, where the main is the father - the founder of the house. And you can get into a certain “family” in only one way - to please its head. If dad highlights the style and technique of the dancer, then he sends an invitation. Other participants can recommend the favorite voger, but the founder decides everything, and the last word is always his. He takes care of his "children", gives advice and comments on videos or photos.
There are no special conditions to be in any house. All dancers try to support each other, their status and reputation of “family”. It is interesting that sometimes even those who don’t know how to dance receive invitations, for this you need to be a creative person and like your dad.
Legendary dance houses
Such world-famous Vogue houses as House of Xtravaganza, House of Mizrahi, House of Aviance are known. And the famous Willy Ninja was recognized as the founder of the dance style, who told the outside world what vog really is. A talented choreographer connected the individual movements in the composition and came up with schematic drawings, on the basis of which the dance is being taught. He created the legendary House of Ninja, and to belong to this house is a great honor for all performers.
Battles and balls
For vogers, balls are held on the podium, and they should not be confused with battles, where you can dance anything. At competitions, house participants show what they have learned, and this is a very attractive part of an interesting culture. For example, as part of the Runway & Posing contest, dancers amaze with their gait and intricate poses, many of which are difficult to repeat.
But dancing at balls is possible only within the framework of the declared categories, for example, runway (where they choose the best gait) or face-performance (the winner will be rewarded for a beautiful face). The participants come out in colorful costumes, where every detail is thought out, and the dancer proves in practice that he is a real star. Everyone who has attended such balls, understand what a vogue is, and are imbued with a unique culture.
The main directions of dance
There are four varieties of vogue:
- Old Way is a traditional dance form. There are classic poses and movements.
- Vogue Femme with a bright feminine, sexy and very elegant.
- Vogue Dramatic, consisting of acrobatic jumps, spins and unexpected falls.
- New Way is characterized by a complex movement of the hands, especially the hands. This is the most dynamic and complex version of the vogue.
I must admit that vogue dance confidently takes the second place in Russia in terms of technology. It reveals the creative potential of a person, and this is a unique opportunity to express your emotions. Everyone can show individuality by showing himself in an energetic dance.