Talk:Vogue (dance)
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This article does require a definition of the sub-category of vogue fem. It seems a previous user attempted a loose definition, but it was deleted in full by another user, presumably with ulterior motives. However, because vogue fem is a prevalent style employed by the active performers of vogue and in the same venues as the other styles, it is important that it be included in the paragraph discussing Old Way and New Way. I hope it is not improper, but I nominate Frank León Roberts to create an appropriate description, as he is widely considered to be the foremost scholar on and in the ballroom scene. --Trrill 02:15, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
It may also be of interest to consider incorporating extraneous historical data that have been offered by various older members of the community, such as Dorian Corey and Pepper LaBeija. For instance, in Wolfgang Busch's documentary How Do I Look NYC, Pepper LaBeija states in a voice-over that the history of vogue/performance has some of its roots at Rikers Island. One wonders how or if such historical data might be substantiated, since Wikipedia does encourage in-depth articles (where even trivialities have their place), and not just the brevity exampled in the current article on vogue. --Trrill 02:22, 8 July 2006 (UTC)
This article was tagged for Wikipedia standards compliance in July 2006. To begin a cleanup, I suggest breaking the article into sections (with headings, where appropriate) as follows: definition, History, Styles, vogue in popular culture (with sub-sections delineating the music referencing vogue in particular and music videos featuring vogue (from Jody Watley, Malcolm McLaren, and the like). This may be followed by a bulleted list of relevant personages comprising the practitioners and historical figures in vogue. It would also be suitable to obtain permission for the use of one or two photographs (historical or otherwise) depicting dancers in poses representative of vogue. --Trrill 01:55, 3 August 2006 (UTC)
