Story: Dancing

Lesbian ball

Lesbian ball

A vibrant alternative social scene existed in New Zealand's larger cities in the 1980s and 1990s, when women-only and lesbian and gay dances were regularly held. Women are shown here enjoying themselves at a lesbian ball in Wellington in the mid-1990s. Venues for women's and queer dances included local universities, town halls and community halls. Music was supplied by DJs rather than live bands.

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Megan Cook, 'Dancing - Dancing, 1960s to 2000s', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/41957/lesbian-ball (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Megan Cook, published 5 Sep 2013