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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.


Etymology

Origin of voguing

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

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“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

Now social media can help people in the community be famous without the qualifier, building a fan base by simply posting a voguing video.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 19, 2022

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

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