Golden age for posing routines?

I'm going to say the 90s European contests had the best posing routines. Very sensual, lots of thongs, unabashed moon-shots, and the women genuinely looked like they are having tons of fun.

e.g. this is 1992 NABBA Worlds

Unlike men's bodybuilding, there is no widely agreed upon golden age for women's posing. But I think you're right, that European contests - particularly NABBA - had better posing and posing routines than the IFBB or NPC. IFBB and NPC are more concerned with being monopolies and maximizing their revenue.

Some of my favourites which seem to be mostly from 90s

Sandy Riddell

Bass Vs Rutkowski

Sharon Marvel

Sharon Marvel

Clifta Coulter

Yeah they were great in the 90s now you still see epic stuff in the fitness catagory but the others seem kind of dull. I also really like early 2010. but I think I only like it because they are the first in HD.

I always like slower style posing, where the actually stop and you can see the body. Alyssa Kiessling is a little much for me muscle wise, but her posing is what I'd love to see more of in women's bodybuilding.

I never cared for Cory Everson. Great body, but her dancing was annoying.

Yeah i always preferred some FBB in photos ie Cory Everson and then when i saw the routine in video i didnt like as much as you say too much dancing and not enough static hold of poses.