Once, nobody knew about this direction, butNow the most interesting style, in which hip-hop, acrobatics and model poses are mixed, is gaining immense popularity among young people. Vogue (voguing) is a true art of improvisation to house music.
Several versions of the appearance of dance
We will understand what vog.It is more than a dance, it is a person’s self-expression and a whole culture. It is believed that he appeared in 1972 in the Harlem prison. Prisoners deprived of all kinds of entertainment, except for fashion magazines, began to copy the postures of fashion models, and after being released they brought to the streets a special art that few people owned.
True, there is another explanation for the birthdance In the 60s, dark-skinned models were not taken to work due to racial discrimination. Offended girls arranged parody shows among themselves, on which they grimaced and deliberately froze in beautiful poses. This is how the dance movement Vogue dance appeared, named after the famous fashion magazine.
Madonna, who popularized the style
Be that as it may, but the American star Madonnain 1990, she made a real sensation: in her black and white clip, which was called Vogue, elements of this style were used. The graceful movements, special grace and incredible artistry greatly pleased the audience. It is believed that it was the singer who popularized the Wog style for the general public.
Self-expression in dance
Наши преподаватели признаются, что на занятия mostly women come, and men feel uncomfortable because of the mockery of those around them. According to those who practice this style, the dance is only ten percent so. The rest is self-expression, and not so much with movements as with appearance.
The representatives of the fair sex admit to the strong influence of the dance on life and believe that the wog has changed them internally and made them more confident.
Individual handwriting
So what is vog?This dance direction, where the gender of the party does not matter. All that is needed is artistry, sexuality and a desire to declare oneself to the world around. The combination of different styles, sometimes even incompatible (ballet, gymnastics, jazz, break, yoga), a combination of model gait, precise rotations with hands and acrobatic elements - this is what a modern character represents. Dance conveys a world view, desires, dreams and even shocking, so everyone has an individual style. And it is very noticeable on the arranged balls, which are more like a bright holiday.
Dance style: description
The peculiarity of the dance are unusual movements,that mimic the flying gait of fashion models on the catwalk and posing for glamor magazines. In this style, there is a frank eroticism and overt provocation, and a woman dancing wars, allows herself to let out her sexuality, forgetting about the constraint. Therefore, dance clothes should not only be comfortable, but also emphasize the beauty of the body. The images are complemented by decorations that set the right style.
Необычный и красочный наряд является своеобразным autographed for the dancer, and many sew their own clothes to order. Voguer is obliged to be a good stylist, and often because of an unsuitable costume, participants can be removed from the competition. Therefore, in training, learn new movements and pick up clothes for performances.
Vogue dance includes acrobatics, gymnastics and improvisation, and its main highlight is considered to be the sinking of the performer in an elaborate, mannered pose for several seconds.
House Vogerov with a single philosophy
Only in this dance is there such a thing as"House", originally created by the prototype of the family. However, if relatives are not chosen, then like-minded people unite into one party, where the main is the father - the founder of the house. And to get into a certain "family" can only be one way - like her head. If the father distinguishes the style and technique of the dancer, he sends an invitation. Other participants can recommend the vogue they like, but the founder decides everything, and the last word is always his. He takes care of his "children", gives advice and comments on the video or photo.
Особых условий, чтобы состоять в каком-либо доме, not. All dancers try to support each other, their status and the reputation of the "family". It is interesting that sometimes even those who cannot dance get an invitation, for this you need to be a creative person and please dad.
Legendary dance houses
Famous world houses such as the House ofXtravaganza, House of Mizrahi, House of Aviance. And the founder of the dance style is recognized as the famous Willy Ninja, who told the world what the wig really is. A talented choreographer combined individual movements in the composition and came up with schematic drawings, on the basis of which dance is now taught. He created the legendary House of Ninja, and to belong to this house is a great honor for all performers.
Battles and balls
For Vogerov, balls are held on the podium, and they are notIt should be confused with battles where you can dance anything. At the competitions, the participants of the houses show what they have learned, and this is a very attractive part of an interesting culture. For example, in the framework of the Runway & Posing competition, dancers surprise with their gait and intricate poses, many of which are difficult to repeat.
But on balls you can dance only withindeclared categories, for example, runway (where one chooses the best walk) or face-performance (the winner will be rewarded for a beautiful face). Participants come out in colorful costumes, where every detail is thought out, and the dancer proves in practice that he is a real star. Everyone who has visited such balls, understand what a wog is, and imbued with a unique culture.
The main directions of dance
There are four varieties of vogue:
- Old Way - the traditional version of dance. There are classic poses and movements.
- Vogue Femme with a bright feminine, sexy and very elegant.
- Vogue Dramatic, consisting of acrobatic jumps, spins and unexpected falls.
- New Way is characterized by a complex movement of the hands, especially the hands. This is the most dynamic and complex version of Voga.
Admittedly, the vogue dance surely takessecond place in Russia in terms of technology. It reveals the creative potential of man, and this is a unique opportunity to express your emotions. Everyone can show individuality by showing themselves in an energetic dance.
