Ballroom Photographer Chantal Regnault
Chantal is a French-Haitian Photographer Who Captures Some of Ballroom's True Icons with Her Camera
Apollo Harlem Backstage Legendary Modavia La Beija +Angie Xtravaganza in background (1991) by Chantal RegnaultBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
Capturing Ballroom Culture
Chantal Regnault's photographs have captured the energy, creativity, and artistry of the Ballroom scene.
Ballroom's Intersectionality of Fashion, Dance, and Identity
Regnault's work focuses on the intersection of fashion, dance, and identity within the Ballroom community. She began photographing the Ballroom scene in the late 1980s, capturing iconic images of voguers, dancers, and the creative costumes and poses that define the culture.
Love Ball Aids Benefit Roseland New York LADY BUNNY & RU Paul (1989) by Chantal RegnaultBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
Documenting Ballroom's Visual Power
Regnault's images provide a valuable historical and artistic documentation of Ballroom, centering the visual power and self-expression of the Houses and individuals.
House of Elite center Mother Moldayvia, left to right Robert, Father Devin,Raven, Andrew (1991) by Chantal RegnaultBallroom Throwbacks/Destination Tomorrow
A Part of LGBTQ+ History
Chantal Regnault’s work is an important part of the LGBTQ+ history shining a light on those courageous enough to be who they were, in a time when tolerance, let alone acceptance, was not a privilege given to them.
In Tribute to Her
Renault's photographs have contributed to the wider recognition of Ballroom culture as a significant art form and cultural movement.
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