Dance EventMulti-Day

Waacking Performance Intensive

Venue

Abrons Arts Center

Schedule

Jun 22 - Jun 29, 2026

Timeframe

10:00 PM · 1:00 AM

About This Event

Summer Performance Waacking Workshop with Princess Lockerooo *Early bird tickets End June 10th*

To apply for a scholarship, fill this link out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOTuQ0jEjf-6egdqqlUjBCOBhMbj-aXXGmpmWoZlcfepFDXw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Ready to take your Waacking to the next level?

This special summer performance workshop is designed for dancers with prior Waacking experience who are ready to step into a professional performance environment. Participants will train in intermediate to advanced Waacking choreography while developing the skills needed to rehearse, perform, and operate within a professional dance setting.

Selected dancers will have the opportunity to perform live alongside professional dancers and Princess Lockerooo at major New York City Pride events in front of large audiences on June 27 and June 28. Press and media opportunities may also be present, which can be especially valuable for international dancers building professional portfolios and visa support materials.

This workshop is ideal for dancers who:

Already have Waacking experience

Have a basic ability to pick up choreography

Want real-world performance experience

Are ready to grow artistically and professionally

Want to train in a high-level, supportive environment

Participants will gain insight into:

Professional rehearsal etiquette

Performance quality and stage presence

Musicality and storytelling

Working within a cast and production environment

The discipline and energy required for live performance

Important Requirements:

Participants must have previous Waacking experience in order to participate

Participants must be available for all workshop sessions and rehearsals

Participants must also be fully available for performances on June 27 and June 28 at New York City Pride

Scholarships Available In alignment with the roots and spirit of Waacking, scholarships will be available for LGBTQIA+ community members.

3 full scholarships

4 half scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis through the application process.

If you are passionate about Waacking and looking for an opportunity to push yourself, perform live, and train alongside working professionals, this workshop is for you.

IMPORTANT: To purchase a Ticket without Taxes or Event fees, please ZELLE the amount for your Workshop or Package to: [email protected] with your name, class details and date of workshop(s).

Code of Conduct

1. ALL STAFF, ATTENDEES, EVERYONE ATTENDING MUST BE RESPECTFUL AND DISPLAY GOOD MANNERS AT ALL TIMES. 2. IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO DRINK, PLEASE DO SO RESPONSIBLY. ANYONE WHO STUMBLES, LOOKS DRUNK, ACTS DRUNK AND LOSES SPACIAL AWARENESS / DISPLAYS ANY DRUNK OR DISORDERLY BEHAVIOR, WILL BE ESCORTED OUT OF THE PREMISES IMMEDIATELY. (NO REFUNDS) 3. CONSENT ON AND OFF THE DANCE FLOOR IS KEY. IF AT ANY POINT YOU FEEL UNSAFE OR UNCOMFORTABLE, PLEASE DO STOP THE DANCE AND TELL SOMEONE ON THE SAFETY TEAM ASAP. 4. NO HOMOPHOBIA, SEXISM, RACISM, AGEISM, BULLY BEHAVIOR WILL BE TOLERATED AT THIS SOCIAL. 5.DO NOT TOUCH ANYONE INAPPROPRIATELY OR MAKE INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS. YOU WILL BE BANNED AND ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES. 6. TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER IF YOU SEE SOMETHING UNUSUAL PLEASE SAY SOMETHING, WE ALL HOLD A RESPONSIBILITY TO OUR DANCE COMMUNITY SAFE. 7. WE INVITE YOU TO INVITE SOMEONE NEW YOU HAVE NEVER DANCED WITH BEFORE AND HELP US CREATE A FUN OPENING WARM SAFE SPACE FOR NEW ATTENDEES TO FEEL SEEN AND LOVED.

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No refunds with the exception of emergency situations in which you will need to contact the organizer and then it will be up to the organizers discretion. In cases of emergency, you may need to provide proof

Waacking Performance Intensive

From $220