‘David’ works in the education industry. What he loves about ballroom culture is that it is fun, competitive, and sharpens his competitive mindset in different settings. It also allows him to meet people from diverse backgrounds. He enjoys travelling and reading non-fiction, although he has started to read more novels, too.

Making Transnational Ballroom in China

A Conversation with David, Blanca, and Franken

Ballroom culture emerged in Black and Latinx communities in the United States in the twentieth century as drag balls (Jones 2017). In the middle of the century, it developed into a comprehensive system of competitive balls between ‘houses’ competing to win category prizes such as best makeup, best runway, and for a dancing style known […]

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