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    24 Attendees Of The Latex Ball Let You Have It

    "It’s a fantasy world where we can express ourselves on stage and do some of the most amazing things."

    The Latex Ball was held at Terminal 5 in New York this past weekend and it. was. FIERCE.

    Balls, for those unfamiliar, sprang from Harlem Queer culture over 50 years ago. People compete at balls in various categories including vogue performance, runway, realness, body, face, and much more.

    The Latex Ball is produced each year by the Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), a leader in HIV/AIDS care, prevention, and advocacy. BuzzFeed was in attendance and asked guests to sum up the ball scene in one word or phrase. Here's what they said:

    "Shade" - Ivan and Ryan

    "Fab" - Zenobia

    "Power!" - Jahlove_TheBrand

    "In your face!" - Queline Miss Long Legs

    "Ovah"- Tyra A. Ross

    "Fierce Bitches" - Montreal

    "Get your life" - Carson Ninja

    "The power of the lash and face #DoWut" - Michael and TheShuanaBrooks

    "Confidence" - Sofia

    "Fashion" - Jay

    "Different world" - Svea

    "La'Beija Sunshine" - Kimberly Smallz La'Beija

    "Entertaining" - Tracy Africa

    "Family" - Hennessy and Quest

    "Creativity" - Charly Dominguez

    "Community" - Lee Soulja

    "Life. Love." - Karen Covergirl

    "Chopped" - Daisha

    "I the Ball's. It all I have ever been into. So, that y I love it." - R.R. Chanel

    "Freedom" - Spyder Ninja

    "Ballroom to me is all about love and unity and coming together as friends and family. It's a fantasy world where we can express ourselves on stage and do some of the most amazing things..." - Lady Jasmine