Ball Culture of New York City

The video explores the history and evolution of LGBTQ+ safe spaces in America, starting from the 1860s with the creation of drag culture through masquerade balls. It highlights the development of ball culture in response to homophobic laws, leading to the formation of underground houses where drag competitions thrived. The 1980s saw the emergence of voguing, a dance style that gained global recognition after being featured by Madonna. Ball culture provided a platform for LGBTQ+ individuals to express themselves and contributed to the rise of civil rights groups and social change.

What was one of the earliest forms of expression for LGBTQ+ communities in America?

• Public parades

• Masquerade balls

• Television shows

• Political rallies

What was a significant factor that led to the evolution of ball culture in the 1960s?

• The rise of television

• The enforcement of homophobic laws

• The invention of new dance styles

• The popularity of fashion shows

What were the private spaces called where drag competitions took place?

• Studios

• Houses

• Theaters

• Clubs

Which dance style, born from ball culture, gained international fame in the 1990s?

• Breakdancing

• Salsa

• Tango

• Voguing

What impact did ball culture have on the LGBTQ+ community in terms of social change?

• It led to the creation of new dance styles

• It resulted in more television appearances

• It increased the popularity of fashion shows

• It provided a platform for civil rights advocacy