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

“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

Videos posted on Twitter show Rose voguing in front of a man filming outside the library.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Much of the group’s choreography involves elements of voguing, a style created by queer Black and Latino dancers.

From New York Times • May 16, 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

Although the performance aspect of voguing is important, he said, its ability to bring people together gave the scene deeper meaning.

From Reuters