Dutch Dance & Club Culture

Episode 3 - Dutch Dance & Club Culture:

In the 1990s, the Netherlands made a name for itself internationally with house and techno music. But that doesn't mean they are solely white music styles. In fact, house and techno have their roots in the black, American, and LGBTQ club culture of the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

What started as an underground sound has now become a global phenomenon. Not only the music, but also dance styles like vogueing and the aesthetics of black queer club culture, especially the ballroom scene, have become extremely popular.

So how is it that the dance industry is still predominantly white? And how do black queer individuals still create space for themselves and each other on the dance floor?