ELEMENTAL:
Vogue Dance Cohort
Agave Chanel

Originally from Chicago, IL, Agave Chanel is a multifaceted creative and passionate advocate for self-expression through the art of voguing. Agave learned from some of Chicago's most iconic ballroom figures, including Iconic Raven Mizrahi, Alanah Chanel, Legendary Adonte West, and Legendary Baby Hurricane West.

With four years of experience in ballroom, Agave has honed his craft under the guidance of legends and icons, making his mark in categories such as New performance, Schoolboy Realness, Realness with a Twist, Runway, and Body. Agave's dedication has earned him recognition, including the title of Chicago’s OTY (Of the Year) and a nomination for Overall Ballroom Awards Ball for his exceptional Hand Performance.

Through his work, Agave aims to cultivate a sense of community, freedom, and empowerment, hosting spaces where individuals can discover confidence, courage, and authenticity in their movement. “Vogue is so much more than a dance style. It’s protest, Black culture, family, and raw self-expression. It’s entertainment and liberation, a way to embody and share emotion. It’s a feeling you have to experience to understand.”

Since moving to ABQ in 2023, Agave has been on a mission to bring ballroom culture to Abq. After starting by recording practices voguing in his apartment, he found opportunities to practice at cyphers and break sessions, fueling his dream of building a vibrant, supportive community centered around expression, individuality and support.

Through his classes, Agave hopes to inspire others to embrace their authentic selves, find liberation in movement, and connect with the transformative energy of ballroom culture, black culture.

Whether you're seeking to grow in skill, confidence, or community, Agave’s classes are a space for all to shine.