Ballroom
This documentary depicted New York City's drag ball life at the height of the AIDS crisis
What is "Paris Is Burning"?
This transgender activist and author, known for her memoir "Redefining Realness," has been a prominent voice for transgender rights and visibility.
Who is Janet Mock?
This term, often associated with exaggerated and theatrical expressions, refers to an aesthetic style characterized by irony, humor, and theatricality.
What is camp?
This fashion and nightlife movement, popularized in the 1990s and early 2000s, celebrated extravagant and over-the-top fashion, often associated with drag culture.
What is Club Kid?
HBO's "Legendary" is a ballroom competition show that left no crumbs. Name one of the consistent judges on the show?
Who is:
Leomy
Law Roach
Megan Thee Stallion
Keke Palmer
Jameela Jamil
This lesbian folk singer-songwriter became a symbol of LGBTQ+ activism with her anthems like "Fast Car" and "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution."
Who is Tracy Chapman? (Though she never said it on record)
These famous words are said by RuPaul when a queen is eliminated right before they leave the stage.
What is "Sashay Away"?
This queer fashion brand, founded by two gay designers, gained recognition for its bold and politically charged designs that address issues of LGBTQ+ rights and activism.
What is Eckhaus Latta?
Ballroom is organized around the 5 elements of Voguing. Name two
What is:
Hand Performance
Catwalk
Duckwalk
Floor Performance
Spins and Dips
This African-American singer, known for his androgynous style and hits like "Super Freak" and "Give It to Me Baby," was a trailblazer of funk music.
Who is Rick James?
Many gay men use animals to identify themselves. Name two.
What is:
Bear
Otter
Pup
Fox
Cub
This openly gay fashion designer, known for his provocative and boundary-pushing creations, founded his eponymous brand and is often referred to as the "enfant terrible" of fashion.
Who is Jean-Paul Gaultier?
This city is widely regarded as the birthplace of ballroom culture, where marginalized LGBTQ+ communities created an underground scene of voguing, fierce competitions, and houses.
What is New York City?
This queer fashion icon, known for her androgynous style and influential role in the punk scene, co-founded the band Blondie and had hits like "Heart of Glass."
Who is Debbie Harry?
This term refers to the process of applying layers of makeup to create a smooth, flawless complexion, often associated with drag performers.
What is "beating your face"?
This openly gay fashion photographer, known for his provocative and boundary-pushing imagery, has worked with numerous high-profile brands and magazines.
Who is Steven Meisel?
This iconic ballroom house, founded by the legendary Paris Dupree, is known for its dominance in the categories of face, realness, and voguing.
What is the House of Dupree?
This politician, who served as the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city (San Francisco), became a symbol of LGBTQ+ representation in politics.
Who is Harvey Milk?
This term, often used in online LGBTQ+ spaces, refers to a person who is a fan or supporter of a specific gay celebrity or public figure.
What is a "stan"?
This queer fashion and cultural movement emerged in the 1980s, characterized by its flamboyant and androgynous styles, with prominent figures like Boy George leading the way.
What is New Romanticism?