
Waacking in New York
Waacking Events & Experiences
in New York

FREE Pride Waacking Class & Session
Sunday June 21: FREE PRIDE WAACKING CLASS & SESSION! FREE FOR BIPOC & LGBTQ MEMBERS. Donations accepted that will go toward free scholarships to BIPOC LGBTQIA members for the WDTP workshops and Events.

Waacking Performance Intensive
Summer Performance Waacking Workshop with Princess Lockerooo
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.

Understanding the Music
🎧 UNDERSTANDING THE MUSIC
A 2-Day Musicality Intensive
Have you ever spent an entire day breaking down just one song?
This is where that happens.
In this 2-day intensive, you’ll go from simply listening to music… to truly hearing it.
We dive deep into:
Instrumentation and musical layers
Percussion patterns and rhythmic textures
Identifying subtle sounds you didn’t even know were there
Because the more you hear… the more choice you have.
And the more choice you have, the more dynamic, musical, and intentional your dancing becomes.
This workshop is for all dancers — not just Waackers — who want to elevate their musical awareness and performance.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just “going with the beat”… this is where you learn to play with it.

Battle Bootcamp
🔥 BATTLE BOOT CAMP
Train Like a Competitor. Think Like a Judge.
It’s time to prepare for battle.
How you train for a battle is deeply personal — but in this intensive, Princess Lockerooo shares the tools, strategies, and mindset that separate good dancers from unforgettable competitors.
Drawing from experience judging battles across the globe, you’ll learn:
How to stand out from a judge’s perspective
How to handle ANY music — even when you hate it or don’t know it
What to do when your opponent is next level
How to command the crowd and control the energy
Techniques to manage nerves, pressure, and stage fright
We’ll also break down:
Performance dynamics — drama, power, musicality, and presence
Finding your originality (because nobody remembers a copy)
Real battle training — how to practice for the moment
And of course…
Props & Presentation Day
Because what you wear and carry speaks before you even move.
Learn how to use props with confidence — or when to leave them at home.
This is where you build the confidence, strategy, and presence to walk into any battle ready.

WAACK TO THE FUTURE
Train with some of the world’s leading voices in Waacking and global street dance.
Join an exclusive series of workshops led by internationally renowned artists, each bringing their unique style, knowledge, and cultural perspective to the floor.
Lip J (South Korea)
A global Waacking icon and Street Woman Fighter star, Lip J brings her signature precision, musicality, and performance power to a dynamic class rooted in both technique and expression.
Prince Wizzard (South Korea)
International Waacking DJ and dancer, Wizzard’s workshop focuses on musicality, groove, and freestyle—bridging the connection between sound and movement.
Essence (Canada/USA)
Winner of Summer Dance Forever 2025, Essence offers a deeply expressive and technical approach to Waacking, emphasizing performance quality, intention, and storytelling.
Onjay (South Korea/USA)
Reigning Waack to the Future champion, Onjay shares fresh perspectives on musicality, dynamics, and battle strategy from the new generation of Waackers.
Open to all levels, these workshops are a rare opportunity to learn directly from artists shaping the global Waacking scene.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY JULY 24
ONJAY
6 pm - 8 pm
SATURDAY JULY 25
PRINCE WIZZARD
P 12 pm -2 pm
2 pm - 4 pm
LIP J
4 pm - 6 pm
6 pm - 8 pm
ESSENCE
8 pm - 9:30 pm