Voguing, an stylized solo dance characterized by model-like poses and angular arm movements developed in Harlem's underground ballroom scene by queer Black and Latino youths, goes mainstream via Madonna's 'Vogue'.

The explosion of the vogue dance fad in 1989 brought queer ball culture to the forefront, inspiring a wave of LGBTQ+ performance poetry that explored themes of identity, resilience, and the art of performance in a rapidly changing society. This cultural moment encouraged poets to celebrate diversity and challenge societal norms.