Bolrum is a culture with a long history, established rules, and its own language. It is a world of dance, competition, fashion, art, and love, where not only movement but also self-presentation, respect for others, and the passing down of traditions from seniors to newcomers are important. The Russian-speaking Bolrum community, or Rubolrum, is developing in various cities while remaining a part of the global Bolrum scene, establishing its own names, houses, categories, and formats. Voga holds a special place within it, uniting people from all walks of life and serving as a means of manifesto through the body and movement.
The book offers an inside view of the ballroom scene—through interviews and reflections from its participants about joining the dance, choosing a style, the stage, and the community experience. It is not a polished portrait or a definitive history, but a snapshot of the culture in 2026—showing what drives it, what concerns it, and what inspires it. The publication is aimed at both those already involved in the ballroom community and those just beginning to explore it: for the former, it offers recognition of familiar names and situations; for the latter, it provides an understanding that the ballroom scene is not defined by a single style, dance, or event, but is composed of diverse people, practices, and stories.
The book’s design is structured using magazine layout principles. The 21,3×27.7 cm format is an original size echoing the Vogue magazine, referencing the roots of culture and the primary inspiration for dance style.
The pink color in the book is the only color used. It symbolizes the struggle and resistance to the outside world that the Bolrum community always experiences.
Main Text
OriginalGaramond BT, 10.5 pt, Regular
Title
English 157 pt, 163 pt, Regular
Quotes
Petersburg, 107 pt, Regular
Questions
Fedra Serif B Pro, 7 pt, Bold
