Phone cameras flash as neon colors dance across concrete walls. People strut, pose and death drop to the beat, as the screams of fans and friends meld with the music.

Tens, tens, tens across the board, announces Honey, tonights emcee, in English.

Ballroom has been revived in the Venezuela capital of Caracas, thanks to a group of determined enthusiasts who came together through their love of dance and longing for a space where they can celebrate who they are, without inhibition or fear of harassment.