Category: Ballroom

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The many faces of ballroom in Beyoncé’s Renaissance

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The record-breaking premiere of Queen B’s concert film highlights the beating heart of queer and trans communities. WORDS BY MIKELLE STREET HEADER DESIGN BY ANISA CLEAVER It’s Beyonce’s world and we are all just living in it. At least that’s what it feels like when you watch Renaissance: a Film By Beyonce — don’t worry, no major spoilers here, although it’s a concert film so there’s only so much one can spoil. Written, created, and directed by Beyonce herself, the film shows the tour in all of its high-definition and…

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Strictly Come Dancing: Layton Williams wants to be “flung around” by a male dance partner

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Bad Education star Layton Williams has opened up about his dream dance partner ahead of his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing run.  On 4 August, fans of the long-running competition series were finally introduced to the first batch of celebrities vying for the coveted Glitterball Trophy. One of the new contestants headed to the ballroom floor is openly gay West End star Williams.  “Everybody’s talking about our next #Strictly star. Welcome actor Layton Williams,” the series announced via their X (formerly known as Twitter) profile.  In a statement to the BBC, Williams expressed…

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Suspect arrested and charged with murder in fatal stabbing of dancer O’Shae Sibley

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Content warning: this story includes details a fatal act of violence that readers will find upsetting. A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder as a hate crime in connection to the fatal stabbing of O’Shae Sibley. On 29 July, the openly gay professional dancer was stabbed while voguing outside a gas station near Coney Island.  According to witnesses at the scene, O’Shae and his friends were enjoying their evening dancing to Beyoncé’s Renaissance album before a group of men approached them, spewing anti-LGBTQ+ and racial slurs.  Things quickly…

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Articles Ballroom Drag LGBTQ+ ally LGBTQ+ series LGBTQ+ TV Michelle Visage News Queen of the Universe RuPaul's Drag Race Television

Michelle Visage opens up about her ballroom beginnings and Queen of the Universe

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LGBTQ+ icon Michelle Visage opened up about her first experience with ballroom culture and the new competition series Queen of the Universe. Since making her debut as a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Visage has captured the hearts of viewers around the world. Her hilarious interactions with Mama Ru and no-nonsense critics have become a staple for the popular franchise. In a recent interview with them., the 53-year-old discussed the moment she was introduced to LGBTQ+ culture. “When I first moved to New York City from New Jersey, I wanted…

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