07/07/2023
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Ballroom culture - not to be confused with Ballroom Dance - has enjoyed an influx of mainstream interest in recent years. Even though the increased visibility and commercialization of ballroom has raised awareness about the issues faced by the member of its community, who are q***r and predominantly of color, it remains often superficial and performative at best. Ballroom has always been about creating a community for q***r people of color by q***r people of color.
The concept of “Kiki Lounge” as a space of intersection between Ballroom and social youth work was first implemented at Hetrick-Martin-Institute and nowadays can be found at youth centers all across the United States. In this format, adolescents and young adults receive guidance and training from senior members of the ballroom community while simultaneously having access to social counseling and social pedagogical support💫