Post-Modern Approach to Waacking
In this course, instructor j. bouey will recount their early days of learning Waacking and attempt to reveal the pathway they took from post-modern dance to deepen their practice in Waacking. Exploring the links between the use of the word “punk”, its many definitions and ways it’s been worn as an identity, will serve as an explorative lens through which to practice movement. Waacking and post-modern dances shared history in the underground Black and Latino gay clubs will be an important cultural touch point for the workshop as well. This course will make reference to physical, cognitive, and cultural benefits of the dance and lifestyle of Waacking while being framed by j. bouey’s journey.
