Whacking Experience

Whacking is a dance style that originated in the 1970s in the underground – black en Latino – gay clubs of Los Angeles. Society’s pressures on this community created a place in the clubs for them to escape from everday discrimination. Here they felt a limitless sense of freedom. On the disco music of that time you see the dancers move very expressively. Whacking is characterized by many arm movements, poses, groovy moves, theatricality and the expression of your emotions. These emotions are in connection with the music and yourself, as well as with the people around you. Whacking is a social dance. In celebration of the Utrecht Queer Culture Festival, the Social Dance Club will host the ‘Whacking Experience’ on the 9th of October.

Always wanted to indulge yourself into this amazing disco dancestyle called Whacking? Or feel like experiencing something vibrant and new? This is your moment!

During the event we will be blessed with the fabulous discotunes of Igo and amazed by the stunning performance of the Rays of Sunshine. Get ready to be drenched in DISCOHEAT!

Expect to learn the history of Whacking, the basic elements, the community vibes and of course the feels of a Wednesday Party!

19:15 Walk in
19:30 Whacking Workshop
20:30 Jam Party

This event is open to ALL! Experience or no experience, you and all your friends are very welcome.

If you like to join, please register by sending an email to socialdanceclub20@gmail.com.

Danszaal Overvloed. Arkansasdreef 20, 3565 AR, Utrecht. Ring the bell for 2a. Second floor. Take left and another left, and you will arrive in discohaven.

The dancestudio is on the second floor, elevator available. There is a small stairs downwards to get into the studio. Please contact me if you have a question about it and hopefully we can find a solution together.