New York, NY
Pride Vogue Fem Workshop with Omari Wiles
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- Ailey Extension
- 405 W 55th Street
- New York, NY
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Workshop Fee: $30
Students and alumni of The Ailey School can visit the Extension Desk or email [email protected] to receive a discount their workshop fee with proof of ID.
Celebrate Pride at AILEY with CATS: The Jellicle Ball Co-Choreographer Omari Wiles!
Vogue fem was born in the ballrooms of New York City, created by Black and Latinx LGBTQIA+ community members who built a world of beauty, competition, and belonging on their own terms. Decades later, vogue has influenced music, runways, Broadway, pop culture, and beyond.
In this workshop, Wiles will lead participants through a series of exercises breaking down the five elements of vogue fem while incorporating performance and personality.
Come move with community and celebrate joy this Pride month. The workshop is open to all levels—beginners are welcome!
About the Instructor
Omari Wiles, also known as Omari NiNa Oricci, is a renowned African American West African and vogue dancer. Born in Senegal, West Africa, he began training in West African dance at age 6 under his parents' tutelage. Wiles founded The House of Nina Oricci and serves as creative director of LES BALLET AFRIK dance company. He has worked with artists like Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, and Madonna, and has been featured in Dance Magazine and The New York Times. Wiles also appeared with his house as a contestant on season 2 of HBO Max’s Legendary. Wiles' dance style blends African, vogue, modern, and house, and he has performed at prestigious venues like the Joyce Theater and the Guggenheim. Wiles is the co-choreographer of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway.
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