The History of Queer Dance • Choreography Version

Four legendary choreographers: Derrell Bullock, Kumari Suraj, Jonte' Moaning, and Brian Friedman, take you on a spectacular journey through the diverse history and massive influence of queer dance, from the underground voguing battles in 1960s Harlem to the fierce, powerful diva styles that permeate pop culture today.
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This is too fierce for the internet.

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Truth

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[@KumariSuraj]

Thank you Buzzfeed for having us choreograph and perform in this fabulous video!

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You just murdered me... thank you.

[@inappropriatemoment]

QUEEN!

[@williamsc358]

That was soooooo hot Kumari!!! Sexy!

[@upasha8200]

Eugene, WOW.

[@upasha8200]

It_must_be_rap he directed, if I'm not wrong.

[@grapefives7762]

Yeah he did direct thus

[@MimiTachiwkawa]

I didn't see his name in the credits

[@lukanieuwenhuijsen3347]

Gabby Mendez it’s in the description if you click on the link

[@fourskin3816]

When?

[@lilbuddha264]

The kids are going to be a’ght. Glad to see some ferocious dancers keeping the energy of my generation alive. RIP Wili Ninja

[@PopcornWales14]

Thank you for paving the way for us

[@thehopeofeden597]

To use a word I save for special occasions.....SLAYYYYY!!!!

[@TheTfroggy912]

Literally 3 seconds in: I feel like this screams Eugene Production.

[@miso6938]

TheTfroggy912 I think he actually did direct this (but I could be wrong)

[@onlinemamamwom7936]

Duh it is, no one else at Buzzfeed has this kind of production quality in their videos

[@TheTfroggy912]

AutumnL yes. I saw that in his insta after. But I clicked on it in my feed with no idea what I was about to experience lol.

[@TheTfroggy912]

Onlinemamam Wom it’s not just quality but style and theatricality.

[@nandinirao1]

*THIS SONG AND CHOREOGRAPHY IS EVERYTHING, IT GIVES ME LIFE. IT'S MY JAM FOR LIFE*

[@omegalavender]

You should peep other Rye Rye jams, such as: Now Chocolate Milk After Party Dance Shake It To the Ground Back It Up Work Me Out & last but definitely not least... Drop You'll wonder why you haven't heard these jams in clubs if you actually go listen to them.

[@nandinirao1]

Terrance Prescott Barnes I'll look into them. Thank you 😊

[@succerella]

I'm so into voguing right now!

[@stanconnorstan4266]

as a gay person, I feel aggressively compelled to learn how to vogue

[@abrilmayorga7139]

I needed that reference thank you

[@rosab8317]

I was waiting for this comment...thank you

[@vakavayaa]

N. Lopez same

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Allie X's CollXtion of Sunglasses Same

[@thegooglyeyeswatchyou6854]

No matter how many times I watch this I always can see something new

[@encanta411]

Of course Eugene made TWO videos 👏

[@davidb5205]

Cakes Da Killa was a perfect choice for this video. It's a carry!

[@jonasalden29201]

What did I just watch? THEY WERE AMAZING!!! SO much charisma and stage presence, not to mention the dance ability itself. Damn!

[@kitl8081]

The choreography is amazing

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Kit L yeah and weird

[@alfredo1260]

Jerome Williams What exactly do you find weird about it?

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This is probably one of the best videos Buzzfeed has ever done. I'm LIIIIIIVING for It! 😍

[@Rom333o.0]

OMG that's my friend Elijah I'm literally like 20 feet away from him right now I'm so proud

[@brianhenley2628]

SpacePanda ._. Tell Elijah he is an amazing dancer and if he has a dance channel up, please share so we can support our young artists.

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Found his IG from another comment/friend instagram.com/perfectly._.imperfect/

[@NaevisCallingg]

Kumari Suraj is amazing. I keep coming back to this video to watch that segment. I already had an interest in waacking but this video amplified that.

[@DKWill09]

This is more than waacking. This is voguing

[@Henry-bl1dp]

I’m not gonna lie the music kinda🔥🔥🔥

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if you like scratching on a chalk bored then yes

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the irishmon You probably like listening to cat farts. But to each his own.

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Henry pls delete the kinda ;)

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Cakes!!!!

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honestlyyy,, this music is makin me feel my f a n t a s y

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I WANT A *TUTORIAL* !!

[@silverfangalpha]

Really good dancers and very well executed, bravo! 👏

[@ZuceMorales]

Shout out to all of the amazing dancers and choreographers of this video!!!

[@miso6938]

Zuce Morales yes they're all amazing!

[@Pr0seO]

I feel like I just got danced on by the fiercest of Pokemon's elite four members. Haha

[@AB-xy4bc]

Everything about this was f*cking awesome

[@mahimamahendru8935]

Eugene always impresses.

[@omegalavender]

Kumari Suraj is still serving life on a diamond platter; keep getting it goddess!

[@dpcisunbreakable]

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! And BollyWaack is everything!

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My wig flow off to mars

[@elir6405]

This video will always live rent-free in my mind!!!

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GOOD JOB EUGENE!!

[@khaiboo79]

Every single one of these dancers killed it! 👏

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This is to lit to be uploaded on a monday

[@yagirlrice700]

The amount of life this video has given me is undescribable, this was a genius idea. This video was amazing and all the choreography was flawless.

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Omg.. Where has thiz been all my life? This dancing is fire.. How could you hate on such a thing? Props to all y'all. This made me smile today & I needed that. Y'all make such a difference. Never forget that. Stay safe everybody! 👊✌

[@AxxLAfriku]

some people DANCE at brad pitt i take a GLANCE when i see him i am in TRANCE i want to start a ROMANCE

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AxxL pls no.

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wut

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~Kim Seokjin. (If you don't like K-Pop, don't hate me for this XD I just saw it fit)

[@vakavayaa]

AxxL doesnt trance mean possession??

[@lilbunny1117]

No

[@tanvikejriwal1]

I have been waiting for this since I saw it on Eugene's instagram. It took so long but, it was totally worth it.

[@withpeacelove366]

I LOVED THAT! This is soooooo different for Buzzfeed. I loved the dancing and the outfits and the songs was fierce. It was just totally enjoyable. More please!

[@gamedydragon3523]

I arrived because of the thumbnail, but I now come back for the music.

[@XtopherJames]

back after three years because this video lives in my head rent free

[@th43026]

I got chills! Beautiful and talented dancers. Where can I find more?!?

[@berry1057]

lgbt people have the most shining souls truly, so many unique people in one video!

[@tankboy444]

OMG - gorgeous vid! The styling, the choreo, the videography, the edit...

[@limar8187]

All day. I'm here for it. Sent it to my daughter. She is screaming at school!!!! Yaaaaaaas, okrrrrrrrrr!

[@jamieenfriends]

THIS SONG?!?!??!?!?!?!?!? IS FIRE!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@conorgrant315]

Jamie Struijer omg ITS LIT! I AM sHoOk

[@tsto5033]

I have never had as much appreciation for vogue as I do after this video.

[@beaiglesias347]

I wish I could half the confidence that they have! I love how everyone is just feeling themselves

[@phoenixraven2779]

When u see Brian Friedman in the thumbnail💜💜 LA dancers fam anyone ?🙋‍♀️

[@EarlGrayTe]

Title of the song is "Gon Blow - Cakes da Killa" if any of Yall wondering

[@Pr0seO]

Imagine the four at the end as an elite four battle in pokemon.

[@nerdified007]

the talent in this video is unreal.

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Come back every once and again because this is 💣

[@jonquist9950]

I'm gonna end up watching this like 20 times so I can focus on each individual.

[@MissBELLE003]

Omg you go dance that body! How pretty you are ! Loved the music cool!

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Everytime I watch this video, I cant believe how good it is.

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the moove at 3:11 is soooo fierce, it gives me chills!

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OMG YEEEEESSS! This is amazing! THE CHOREOGRAPHY, THE MUSIC, THEIR STYLE, OML I LOOOOOVVEEE IT! ❤❤❤💕💞

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*screaming*...”GIVING ME LIFE....YOU BETTA DO “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏿🔥🔥🔥

[@phali6]

Eugene always doing the best job!!

[@hopelessmoonlight]

This video deserves more views!! It was hecking amazing!!!!!

[@Sha-Ne-Ru]

I'm so here for this I want to be IN this!! gonna have to watch it five more times cause i was caught in a trance

[@DamirSecki]

WOW... so reluctantly clicked... but I am speechless... AH - MAZING!

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this is like the best thing on the internet i’ve seen in a while

[@houseofoddity]

Watched this 8 times consecutively. Soooo good. 😃😃😃 everyone looks incredible. 😃😃😃

[@vishruthabn4313]

This video deserves more views . Eugene knows what he's doing.

[@louisle1913]

this means so much to me and so many other people. thanks Eugene

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Yas!! Yaaaassss!!! I have been waiting for this since the clips on Eugene’s ig story MONTHS ago

[@onlinemamamwom7936]

Chills. Literally chills. Amazing.

[@ZDoreTyr]

Why does this not have a million views?

[@shannonswartz6928]

The jazz/funk choreo killed me (the last trio). Just brilliant. Can't. Stop. Gagging.

[@handsomesumofmoney2677]

OMG YAAAS didnt know that was Jade from the original version love herrr

[@therealdl1817]

This. Is. Everything.

[@miro2353]

beautiful video with amazing production value

[@illprincess95]

Brian really ate this!!! I have to watch this at least 20 more times

[@davrd92]

Wow just wow...need more of this.

[@melanieh6545]

Eugene just continues to make content that the world needs. So glad this video dropped!

[@KngGn]

I NEED A BEHIND THE SCENE VIDEO FOR THIS

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the speed at which you hit the shablam!

[@raecyn524]

!!! this is so awesome !!!

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YESSS BUZZFEED!!!! THIS WAS GREAT AHHHH!! What was the song tho.. asking for a friend👀😂

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rchrbl Bruuuh TYSM💕😭

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I’ve watched this half a dozen times already

[@davidrogerdat]

Amen to this video!!! You guys did justice to cake's song. I love him so much. Keep striving y'all

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Good video 🤗🤗

[@angelaparra3179]

I LOVE THIS!!! Beautiful and mesmerizing😍😍😍

[@OddWeird461]

Wig snatched! Both versions are amazinnnng.

[@r3bit2k3]

The death drop though. I’m screaming. 🔥🔥🔥

[@dpcisunbreakable]

A slow version too! I loved that!

[@emiliorosa9896]

loveeeeeeeeeé

[@faithwest5591]

Everything about this is perfect

[@shanelockamy8032]

This inspired me to try to learn how to vogue :) I watch it everyday to learn the steps :).

[@LucasHiveDancer]

Yesssssss, I'm proud of the story, I'm proud of the dancers and I'm proud of the produce. Congrats!!!

[@srijanaraymondal6656]

This just feels so liberating :))

[@Ramblinggg]

Damm, this is amazing

[@ErickaJohnston]

Life has been given!!!! This video is my everything!!!!!

[@211cozmo]

This video should have more fabulous queens.

[@Kristianidy]

Honestly this is too much fabulousness in one place like godtdamnn

[@fablehaven24]

I discovered this song because of Dickinson! Awesome choreography! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@catalina4447]

this is literally the best!

[@stiches6749]

I was living this video until the end. Wtf was that end?! I'm in tears.

[@kelsgordy]

They ain’t have to hit that move on “DRAG” like that… I almost fainted

[@syfqkuro]

TOO MUCH FIERCENESS I AM GAGGEDDDDDDD. WEAVES ARE SNATCHEDDDD BALDDD😍😍😍

[@Bblaze1021]

The internet can’t handle this kind of fierceness yet,m

[@beautifully_chaotic_art]

*This right here is pure fierce talent!!!* ❤

[@renjoSounds]

My girl Jade! Brian had us snatched the f@&k up!

[@jahariwhite362]

This was EVERYTHING I needed... 🙌🏽

[@mslotus72]

This was amazing!!