The Five Elements of Vogue Episode 2: Hands Performance

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This series is an in-depth dive into the five elements of vogue fem -- one of the three sub-categories of vogue, a dance style from the ballroom community rooted in Black and Latin queer / trans communities. These videos are not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive guide on right and wrong, but rather an accessible and informative source of information to combat the wide array of misinformation and teachers with no connection to the ballroom scene currently on YT: aimed towards people without access to a local ballroom scene or teachers from the ballroom scene.
Please leave a comment down below with any specific questions you have about the content in this video, or questions about ballroom in general! I'll do my best to answer.
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[@cenzodaro]

I'm 67 and always wanted to vogue. You have inspired me to learn, you're a gift. Thank you.

[@Flow-Fi-]

It’s never too late (or early) to learn! I’m 14 but I want to learn how to vogue because I think it’s such a fun style that, despite not being as old as some other dances, still has so much rich history behind it

[@caiodesousakasakevic8881]

You can't even imagine how much I'm learning from you. thank u so much

[@fredstar-mw4tl]

Im from a place where i was kicked out of a dance group just for being male, these tutorials helped me learn what they never wanted to teach!

[@josuerengifo8349]

I love you so much, you´re so talented, I´m 18 years old and I´m from Venezuela and here we don´t have ballroom, but thanks to you I am learning a lot

[@GravityJacobs]

You're so welcome!

[@bridereunion]

Thank you from South Africa! No one here teaches vogue, so I'm very grateful!

[@ScottKidd94]

These lessons help me so much! I’m from the U.K. and the ballroom scene isn’t very big or accessible to new comers so I’ve had to learn vogue through imitation and it’s good to watch your videos and gain the understanding that I want

[@ohheypanama]

the u.k. scene is very big!! hit me up if u need any contacts :)

[@unlockingthedream]

@@ohheypanama I’m interested UK vogue connects, how do I contact you ?

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[@fbfeme]

1:19 Me throughout all of social distancing...(Love you Gravity!)

[@nunes_6]

i'm weak 💀💀💀💀

[@Envisionenactenjoy]

I have between now and June 17 to get better at hands performance so that when I’m in Providence pride parade, my roller skating to the songs which is amazing, will be even that much more exciting for the crowd

[@raymonddigiacomo3072]

This guy is so talented (and easy on the eyes & ears as well). Really glad Legendary is gonna have another season.

[@Stand-Alone-Complex]

YESSSSS!!!!!! the content that we need and deserve 😍 this was so helpful thank you for listening to us as usual. You're amazing.

[@khyaelkins4543]

This is an absolutely incredible explanation, you explain these concepts so very well and I am so grateful that you took the time to walk through these concepts! You are an amazingly talented performer and you've absolutely earned a subscriber! Thank you so so much for doing this for us!

[@pedromattfi]

I from Brazil and I'm learning so much with your classes, thank you for that

[@Liiinda4]

OMG congrats, just finished Legendary, you guys DESERVED it! You all were my favorite group throughout the entire competition. Y'all and Escada.

[@annikamundy9619]

This is such a good educational video! You’re a great teacher

[@troy9948]

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[@pabloburser1]

muchas gracias Jacobs por tu tiempo. muy buen video.

[@ngelofhell]

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[@Gable933]

I'm loving so much those lessons! Thanks, Gravity! Love your style. I'm learning to mix up with my breaking ♥️

[@Yazoh]

youre so appreciated for these videos !

[@mirelleximenasoriano3668]

You are absolutely AMAZING! I saw your hands performance in Legendary, and I was absolutely impressed!

[@mmasman]

Thanks a lot for these tutorials. I’m learning tons! You are amazing!

[@francischiuco6310]

Im from the Philippines and i already fall in love with you the second i saw you in Legendary. You seemed raised very well and a product of a loving family. You are smart and i love you even more on that. I hope you shoot big star real soon and visit the philippines. Youre welcome.in our home, my sis loves you too.💕💕

[@nekoqueen22]

Your voice isn't what I expected I love it❤

[@liriodendronlasianthus]

Thanks for the tutorials! I live in Malaysia and even though we have a small drag scene here, it's extremely elitist with heavy focus on expensive costumes and cis males. As an AFAB nonbinary person, watching how the voguing scene welcomes all kinds of people truly made me happy. I have been wanting to learn more but it was hard finding resources. There used to be a few videos but not enough detailed teachings. Became a big fan via Legendary. I wish I could join a house some day!

[@roslinawan4454]

I hope ballroom will spread to Malaysia

[@durianninja2464]

Congrats on 10,000 subscribers gravity!

[@karuymaru]

watching all the adds because I love you. Loved seeing you in legendary! the hands performance was amazing!! inspired so much I joined a place that have voguing hour and cant wait to show them what I learned from you ! thank you Gravity

[@dangelomadrid]

you’re so talented, love you !

[@axlv000]

thank you so much for these vids! i love watching vogue and always wanted to learn it but im from a small town in Brazil in we dont have ballroom here. practicing with u is being awesome.

[@Akasha_hex]

I love this so much I live in a small town in Canada and we don’t have ballroom and as a queer person it really hard to find things that you feel make you happy and I have been so obsessed with ballroom and your videos are helping me so much thank you for this gravity send love and hope you have a great day 💛💛💛

[@fernandoantonio545]

thank you so much! love from Brasil!

[@theogsg5648]

Perfect thank you!

[@desdickerson]

Thank you! Your videos are incredible and allowed me an outlet to move my body in ways that make me feel good.

[@richysixx]

You have a real nice style of teaching brah, you're a natural

[@joeysweeney262]

Thank you so much for these videos.

[@rubensbiomedico]

I am such a stan of this man

[@zency7624]

I made a nice choreography of vogue because of your ideas thank you so much❤️

[@NalaBalenciaga]

I’ve loved Vogue for years. Have no idea as a newbie and no friends in that scene how I can be apart of it so this is so helpful. 💙

[@ovibologna2433]

hey love hope you’re doing well :)

[@sailorneen]

okay so a long time ago I stumbled across one of your old hands/figure eight vids and was mesmerized. I just came over from sibling watchery after you said you had tutorials omg I’m gonna practice so damn hard 😭

[@bbgirlb]

We don't have vogue here in my city, thank you. 🙏🙏

[@PsychoSocialCreation]

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[@TheClimaxPH]

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[@telesyehezkel]

Thank you so much for that!!

[@carlor.2701]

The best! 👍🏻👍🏻🤩

[@joeyg448]

IJust beautiful. I practise tai chi so the hand movements in hand voguing are very interesting and terribly captivating. Following your demonstrations is very calming. I really enjoy it. Thank you, you’re amazing.

[@EricStinehart]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@onleashfreak]

I just watch these videos because he’s so gorgeous lol

[@ruddylara9156]

Amazing, hellou from Dominican Republic!

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I LOVE YOU!!! Thank you so much!!! 😍🥰😘🤩🥳

[@noelledeniseraymundo2523]

Downloaded/payed for the STEEZY app so I could specifically learn how to Vogue after watching ‘Legendary’ on Netflix. Was so heartbroken (and honestly surprised) that there were absolutely NO vogueing classes/programs Thank you so much for these in depth tutorials ☺️💖

[@GravityJacobs]

of course! and if you want full length classes, i have those on offer as well for 5$ via the vimeo link in this bio

[@Lucasseveriands]

Thankssss ❤

[@lionsden9008]

Hey first liked n comment n second view ,I love ur professionalism

[@Kitanaisback]

So in depth thank uuu ! Was wondering if you could talk about throwing shade and getting your tens ?

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Gravity, I guess you did what needed to be done: open your own channel. I love all your videos and explanations 👍🏾

[@brulvs]

So talented and cute! 🥰

[@ramozedinog]

funny how i just saw you on tiktok and came her lookin for vogue tutorials and you were the first one that came up

[@rafaelramosdasilva6424]

My name is Raffa, i'm from Brazil and here we don't heave a strong ballroom cene, but your channel is helping me alot into the Vouge (sorry for the bad english hehe)

[@chiara.75]

I'm in love with these episodes 🤩 your explications are very clear and complete 😊 I'm learning a lot, thank you from Italy dear Gravity 🙏🏻🌈💜

[@Stand-Alone-Complex]

Explanations lol

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Off topic but I need that sweater !!

[@diannacox5958]

Class is in session

[@parkseonghwa6117]

I have battle in one month im gonna practice hard now :)

[@beomgayuu]

thank you sm honestly i live in turkey and ballroom isnt really a thing here

[@_engo]

You are the cutest. Your moves are A1 too

[@maxpower7803]

I love you! xoxo

[@coronadoayala4981]

im soo into voguing right nooow

[@johnstoni]

Gravity, is it possible to use music other than vogue beats or the classic hands performance beats for a hands performance category?

[@hicheese1666]

Omg wait his house won Legendary😱😱😱

[@jheiferreira5064]

Super cute

[@bradbowlamma3039]

I used to practice bboying for 2 years but stopped after a surgery in 2013. now I'm learning vogue,The crew i used to bboy with holds an annual show and im thinking about making a guest appearance with my new vogue style and introduce them to something new

[@jordyrobles3023]

You are a very lovely person

[@GravityJacobs]

I think it's definitely a lot harder to do so outside of the internet, but I think there are a lot of online resources that are super useful! Definitely recommend following and watching ballroom channels and accounts and message your favorite voguers and ask for their feedback -- speaking personally, I'm always happy to look at a video of someone voguing and give my two cents. The other thing is to learn as a community -- take online classes with a group of your friends or just session together. As long as you're being true to the culture and the technique, you don't need a ballroom scene to meet together and vogue. once you build up enough interest, you might even be able to create a ballroom scene of your own with the guidance of people who are a part of it!

[@blackmonday738]

I can fall asleep to yr voice. 💋

[@shakurosaurus2290]

i Love your videos...also im really interested in waacking, do you do that too?☺️

[@charlesmartin4295]

What are your hand stretches??

[@bernardsoul5186]

Anybody else watch at 0.75 speed and still struggle to do the simple movements in the intro?

[@alrivera8363]

Thanks to HBO’s Legendary.

[@aah4735]

is that... a chella man piece i see?? 👀

[@pluckylucky6065]

Please I can I take your online classes ?

[@sia7224]

Really struggling to do the figure of 8 on top of the head… does anyone have any tips please?

[@doesyomamaknowtho1468]

Do a figure 8 with one hand in front of you. Get the feeling. Then do it with your other, but in the opposite motion. Then put them both together, wrest your wrist on each other. You'll get there.

[@sia7224]

@@doesyomamaknowtho1468 Thankyou :)

[@IsabelleHAwesomegirl]

5:40

[@tjc3644]

I have absolutely no musicality and I just find myself flailing my hands about and laughing at myself and my brain can't comprehend moving my hands different to my legs in a walk or duckwalk etc. I think km gone stick to admiring vogue and ballroom instead

[@janekk2487]

My wife hates when I do hand performances, especially when the babies are crying but after coming home from a long day of plumbing it grounds me & loosens up the wrist.