What is “Waacking”? “Waacking is a form of street dance created in the LGBT clubs of Los Angeles during the 1970s disco era. The style is typically done to 70s disco music and is mainly distinguishable by its rotational arm movements, posing and emphasis on expressiveness.” —Wikipedia How is it different from Voguing? “The primary difference between Voguing and Waacking is that Waacking evolved on the West Coast in the early 70s and is mostly done to Disco while Voguing evolved on the East Coast

114K views · 539 reactions | These New Yorkers are among the masters of a 1970s club dance known as waacking. After largely disappearing, the style's now a social media sensation. “The energy of waacking is very pure," said one Taiwan-based dancer. "The movement comes from inside." Read more. https://nyti.ms/3lwQaEG | The New York Times | Facebook

Tracey Wong shares her stories and finds healing through the culture and dance form of Waacking. She seeks to honor the history, grow the community and provide space for dancers to unapologetically express themselves.(Video by Erika Schultz) Read the full story here: https://st.news/2ZuAaY7 | The Seattle Times