Mystique X Ellégance – Whacking
Mar. 31 ⇾ Jun. 16 2026 (Tuesday)
17:45 to 19:00
Full Session 12 weeks: 220$
Early Bird-Full Session 200$
5 class card – 115$
Drop-in 25$
All prices include taxes.
- Complete your payment by:
– e-transfer at krystina.d@gmail.com or gabrielajmazon@gmail.com
– cash at the beginning of the class
– by credit card (through the form)
Cancellation policy:
No refunds after March 31st. However, in exceptional cases (illness, injury, accident, etc.) an exchange of services may be requested, so please contact us!
Fill out the registration form https://form.jotform.com/250616768513057
French, English
-What to Bring:
Comfortable dance clothes (barefoot or soft shoes), water bottle
#Dance #Improv #Technical #Waacking
Objective
Whacking, Waacking, Punking is a club dance formed by the queer, black and latinx community that began in the 1970’s in the west coast of the United States. This dance was inspired by the pop culture at that time including the movie stars of the Golden Age of Hollywood and is heavily influenced by the DJ. It is characterized by authentic expression of self, dramatic poses, precise musicality, intricate arm movements, and story-telling.
In this one hour open levels class, we will explore the foundations of this dance through different exercises using grooves, drills, movement sequences and history. The goal is to give you tools for you to practice on your own, at the club or at the community sessions and events with confidence, in a supportive and fun environment!
Each class is led by either Mystique or Ellégance.
Content
-Session calendar:
March 31: Ellégance and Mystique
April 7 to May 5 : Mystique
May 12 to June 9 : Ellégance
June 16: Ellégance et Mystique
Features
Biography
ELLÉGANCE
Gabriela Jovian-Mazon, aka Ellégance, is a playful, character-driven theatrical movement artist. Discovery, community, authenticity and play guide her practice. Practicing since 2016, Punking has led her to participate in battles and learn in Los Angeles, Italy, Greece and Mexico. She’s super interested in people’s artistry development and feels most free when Punking.
MYSTIQUE
Krystina Dejean, aka Mystique, is a dancer who specializes in improvised street dance and club styles. She has been practicing the form of whacking since 2010, learning from teachers and battle experiences locally and internationally. She maintains her commitment to her community by producing battles and events that gather and connect the Tiohtià:ke / Montréal street dance community.
Explanatory videos on the history of punking, whacking, and waacking
- The History of Waacking – Brut
- <a href="https://youtu.be/mKssaPM4TY?si=rGo0xphCQVGTM2PV”>https://youtu.be/mKssaPM4TY?si=rGo0xphCQVGTM2PV
- WHAT IS WAACKING? | Queer History of Punking, Whacking, Waacking 1970-2003 – Kumari Suraj
- https://youtu.be/l62XRkUym2Q?si=Qexer-Df9edNsmcN
- Waacking Through Three Generations
With Dallace Zeigler, Kumari Suraj and Balta Monkiki
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6phaHSrZZo&ab_channel=himerria>