Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Profile: Vogue Evolution

Vogue Evolution, from New York City, is one of the nine crews picked for America's Best Dance Crew Season 4. Though the full crew has only been together for a few years, it includes some of the most respected dancers on the voguing and house/ballroom scene. The group differs from many ABDC crews past and present in that there's also a 'star': Leyomi's moves have been copied by Beyonce and other pop stars, and she has dominated the ballroom battle scene. But, judging from their audition performances, the crew will bring the teamwork and allow each the members to shine.

Vogue Evolution also stands out because they are openly and proudly gay. Leyomi is one of the first transsexuals to be front and center on TV to showcase her talent (as opposed to just her 'novelty'). I hope people will respect Vogue Evolution by judging them on their dancing and entertainment value alone. I know that in the choreography callbacks, they won over everyone with their creativity and presence.