Re-established in 2018, Vogue YYC initially came together as a diverse group of individuals sharing a love and enthusiasm for Ballroom culture - an underground LGBTQ+ subculture created in the late ‘70s in New York by Black and Latinx gay men and trans women. Wanting to bridge a generational gap from the last Ballroom events in Calgary hosted by Bad Girls Club YYC, Vogue YYC continues to host balls, events, workshops, parties and more to bring Ballroom to Calgary. With roots in the Ballroom community within Canada, Vogue YYC strives to connect Calgary to the national scene, making connections with Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, with larger dreams of connecting internationally.
This video is a snapshot of their local community in 2022. It was intended to be a journey through a typical gathering, a behind the scenes look at their reconnection, and why they love coming together - especially after a period of global isolation. After being separated for so long, they felt a dissonance between the current circumstances and their need for connection. To bridge this gap, they rebuilt relationships with their peers and the places they occupy, to regain the closeness they had as a community before the pandemic.
Director: Abby Skaug
DOP, Camera: Wayne To
Photographer: Jessica Luu
Camera: Bryce Maruk
Producers: Shandie Ta, Abby Skaug
Editor: Wayne To
Tech & Coordination: Corey Robert, Dave Mossiman
Styling & MUA: Abby Skaug
Music: Uyemi, JHNN, DJ Dine & Dash
Performers: Shandie Ta, Abby Skaug, McKenna Clark, Justin Larioza, Eunice Dioniso, Roubert Dilidili, Elian Pagala , Zoe Correlo, Cory Beaver, Katherine Burrowes, Brooklyn, Mariam, Shae McLean, Mark Reymundo
Installation Art and Set Design: Rebecca Reid, Desere Pressey, Ryan Bourne
Special thank you to Maillot Homes.
In collaboration with Sled Island for Postcards From Sled Island 2022.
Негізгі бет Vogue YYC - IT WAS JUST A KI (Postcards From Sled Island)
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