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ballroom culture

American

[bawl-room kuhl-cher] / ˈbɔlˌrum ˈkʌl tʃər /

Also ball culture also ballroom scene

noun

a subculture centered on competitive events called balls, featuring categories of fashion, performance, and dance: originating primarily among Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities in the United States during the 1960s–1970s.

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He died near the start of Beyoncé's career from an Aids-related illness, but her embrace of gay and ballroom culture on Renaissance can be traced back to him.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023

The 16 tracks in “Renaissance” draw from house, disco and bounce music, genres that hark back to underground ballroom culture from the 1970s.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022

Also included: a star-studded celebration of ballroom culture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2022

There are plentiful tips and affirmations, some derived from the wisdom of Black queer and ballroom culture.

From New York Times ● Feb. 24, 2022

Just a few years ago, ballroom culture was mostly unknown beyond the underground LGBTQ+ communities of color who participated in them.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2021

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