voguing

American  

[voh-ging] / ˈvoʊ gɪŋ /

Or voguing

noun

1. a dance consisting of a series of stylized poses struck in imitation of fashion models.

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Etymology

Origin of voguing

1985–90; after Vogue, a fashion magazine; -ing ³

Example Sentences

“O-O-O-Shae. He was voguing to Beyoncé,” the protesters chanted Friday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2023

“Ballroom is not a crime, voguing is not a crime,” said Kurt Ragin, an organizer with Playground Kiki who goes by Julian Lanvin in the ballroom world, told the circle of attendees.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Belgium's entry, Gustaph, hit the high notes in pink parachute pants and a giant white hat, to a backdrop of voguing dancers.

From BBC • May 13, 2023

Distinctions between genres dissolved: the weaving, swiveling footwork of house flowering into the buoyant steps of Lindy Hop; locking, breaking and voguing jostling with salsa and samba.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2022

Such campaigns render the existence of voguing in Shanghai both more precarious and more vital in the community.

From Reuters