Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza

Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza

Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza is an American choreographer and dancer, best known for his work in the voguing style. He is a founding member of the House of Xtravaganza, one of the most influential houses in the ballroom scene.

Early Life

Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza was born and raised in New York City. He developed an interest in dance at a young age, and was particularly drawn to the vibrant ballroom scene of the city.

Career

In the early 1980s, Gutierez Xtravaganza became a founding member of the House of Xtravaganza, a collective of dancers, artists, and performers who compete in ballroom competitions. The house is known for its members' expertise in voguing, a dance style characterized by model-like poses integrated with angular, linear, and rigid arm, leg, and body movements.

Gutierez Xtravaganza's work in the ballroom scene led to opportunities in the broader dance and entertainment industry. He has choreographed for a number of high-profile artists, including Madonna, for whom he created the iconic voguing choreography in her "Vogue" music video.

In addition to his work as a choreographer, Gutierez Xtravaganza has also served as a judge on the reality television show Pose, which focuses on the ballroom scene in New York City.

Legacy

Gutierez Xtravaganza's contributions to the ballroom scene and to the popularization of voguing have made him a significant figure in the history of dance. His work has helped to bring the art of voguing to a wider audience, and his choreography continues to influence dancers and artists around the world.

See Also

• Voguing
• House of Xtravaganza
• Ballroom scene
• Madonna

References

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