Definitions

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  • noun dance A stylized form of modern dance characterized by photographic-style poses integrated with angular, linear and rigid movements.

Etymologies

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vogue +‎ -ing

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Examples

  • They practice a style of dance called voguing, which has been in the LGBT culture since the Harlem Renaissance.

    Kansan.com stories 2010

  • More notably, the group included the underground style called voguing in their repertoire.

    Latest News 2009

  • More notably, the group included the underground style called voguing in their repertoire.

    Latest News 2009

  • What I dont understand is her weird "voguing" and hand gestures.

    Blog updates 2009

  • What I dont understand is her weird "voguing" and hand gestures.

    Blog updates 2009

  • In the early '90s, Madonna appropriated dance techniques from the black gay ballroom scene and introduced "voguing" to mainstream audiences.

    Southern Voice Local 2008

  • In the early '90s, Madonna appropriated dance techniques from the black gay ballroom scene and introduced "voguing" to mainstream audiences.

    Southern Voice Local 2008

  • An underground LGBTQ contest where participants compete by "walking" -- showing off themed outfits and voguing -- a stylized house dance that continues to evolve.

    Strike A Pose: Chicago's Thriving Underground Ball Scene Gapers Block 2011

  • An underground LGBTQ contest where participants compete by "walking" -- showing off themed outfits and voguing -- a stylized house dance that continues to evolve.

    Strike A Pose: Chicago's Thriving Underground Ball Scene Gapers Block 2011

  • The 53-year-old, who was decked out in Givenchy Couture and Bulgari jewels, commanded the stage for 12 minutes--cartwheeling, grinding and voguing--like the icon she is.

    Super Bowl Halftime Show: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A And Cee-Lo Dazzle (PHOTOS) The Huffington Post News Editors 2012

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