Voguing, and the ballroom scene that gave rise to the dance genre, were started in New York City in the 1980s by Black and Latinx queer folks seeking a place to be themselves. And now, the ballroom culture has taken roots in China, creating a a safe space for LGBT youths to express queerness and find each other.

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