A dancer and choreographer, Leighton founded the community when he wanted to learn more about the art form voguing and the history behind Ballroom. "I wondered if there was a want for it in ...
Since the 1980s, voguing as a dance form has evolved from ... put on the effect to get through the room.” Ballroom then becomes, he argues, a way to build knowhow that helps its community ...
In Rio de Janeiro City and its outskirts, LGBTQ+ youth of color recreates Ballroom culture on their own terms. A portrait of the dramas, the voguing performances, and the art of shade, 50 years ...