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Cesar Valentino has been dancing for 45 years, and began vogue dancing in 1983. In 1988, he quickly became a fixture in the underground ballroom and club scene where he won several coveted trophies. Cesar was also featured in one of the first ever articles about voguing in the Village Voice and in the documentary The House Of Tres (Directed by Diane Martel)....Read more
Cesar Valentino has been dancing for 45 years, and began vogue dancing in 1983. In 1988, he quickly became a fixture in the underground ballroom and club scene where he won several coveted trophies. Cesar was also featured in one of the first ever articles about voguing in the Village Voice and in the documentary The House Of Tres (Directed by Diane Martel). He landed a spot on the Deep In Vogue tour with Malcolm McLaren throughout Europe in 1989, appeared in music videos with artists such as Toni Braxton, Carmen Electra, and K7s in Hi De Ho to name a few. Cesar appeared in Jennie Livingston’s Paris is Burning documentary, Voguing, The Message, and Vogue Classique. Cesar choreographed for recording artists Tony Terry and Sweet Sensation. Working as a runway coach for upcoming and established models for more than 30 years.
Cesar has performed all over the world in countries such as Japan, Italy and Germany. He has served as a judge and taught vogue workshops at Funkin’ Styles Berlin Germany, Meeting Hip Hop in Sao Paolo Brazil and House Dance International. Cesar has been presented many awards such as the Marcel Christian Legend award, the paved the way award and the ballroom icon award. Cesar appears alongside Laverne Cox for the Smirnoff welcome home pride commercial, the NYC mayors office pride campaign, is the host and judge of Best Walk and recently appears in the feature film I’m an Electric lampshade as supporting actor Sin Andre.
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Class Descriptions
Students will learn the fundamentals of traditional Vogue dancing, classic runway, posing and current Vogue trends with special attention paid to the dances rich history. Classes begin with a contemporary jazz warmup and will target core muscle strength with a focus on the grace and precision of the technique. Cesar Valentino brings his unique experience as Master Voguer to his class with the goal of building confidence, strength, posture and body positivity in a celebratory environment. Whether an experienced dancer or absolute beginner, the class is open to all levels and has something for everyone. Students are encouraged to bring high heels but it is not mandatory.