Voguing “Old Way” class – Utrecht Ballroom Scene

Join us for our weekly community “Voguing Old Way” class. This week, the class is free, thanks to our collaboration with Utrecht Queer Culture Festival.

Voguing is a dance style that has emerged from the ballroom culture in Harlem, New York from the 1960s throughout the 1980s. Ballroom culture was originally created by the Black and Latino LGBTQ-community to create a safer space in which they could freely express themselves and feel a sense of belonging.

“Old Way” is one of the three main performance categories of Voguing, and was the original style which is characterised by the formation of lines, symmetry, and shapes inspired by fashion poses, Egyptian hieroglyphs and martial arts.

This dance class is extra beginners-friendly: first-timers are more than welcome, and you don’t need to have any dance background or experience. Feel free to wear something light and comfortable that you can move around in.

Our classes are open to all, but please keep in mind that queer POC and trans folk have a central place in our events.

The teacher is Suzume 007, a half Filipina/half Belgian dance mentor and choreographer, discovered Ballroom culture in 2012 and walked her first ball in 2016. She represents the Pop, Dip, and Spin performance category, known for her soft yet powerful style inspired by early femme queens. Suzume has won multiple Grand Prizes across Europe and travels to teach and judge within the community.