Evening class
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To confirm your spot, make sure you fill out the registration form and that your payment is completed by credit card (through the form), e-transfer at krystina.d@gmail.com or cash at the beginning of the class. All prices include taxes.
To confirm your spot, make sure you fill out the registration form and that your payment is completed by credit card (through the form), e-transfer at krystina.d@gmail.com or cash at the beginning of the class. All prices include taxes.
Teaching Language: French & English
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Content
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!
Explainer videos on the history of punking, whacking, and waacking:
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!
Explainer videos on the history of punking, whacking, and waacking:
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.
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.