Whacking with Kristin Santiago
$35.00
The origin of WHACKING (a club style) is the arm element of Punking which comes from the dictionary definition of the word “WHACK” meaning STRIKE WITH FORCE. Whacking was specifically influenced by the 1960s Batman series where action shots displayed words such as “BOOM” “POW” and “WHACK!” Elements of Punking are WHACKING and POSES.
Vocabulary included in the workshop: arm rolls, overheads and lines.
The workshop will start with an introduction of the history of whacking/waacking, breakdown of fundamentals and technique on the elements of Punking which includes whacking and poses. A combo of drills will be exercised and then have a series of the combinations learned in a pre-choreographed piece to a selected song. Freestyle/Improve will be implemented throughout the class instruction.
Thursday, May 1 at 8PM
Class tickets are non-refundable.
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Description
Kristin Santiago, born and raised in the DMV area: is a whacker, dance teacher and choreographer that draws her style from the idea and art of poetry and story-telling. She believes that freestyle is the essence of one’s true artist, an introduction without words. She bases her movement on the choices and feelings to allow one to represent their creativity and uniqueness. Training under a non-profit organization, Culture Shock in both the DC and LA chapters- she has explored different sides of her craft and continues to find ways to amplify her creative voice in dance. Having experience in teaching in major studios such as Movement Lifestyle, Millennium Dance Complex, STEEZY and Kinjaz Dojo to name a few as well as work with artists such as Ruby Ibarra, Jodey Watley and Anna Vee. Kristin hopes to continue to share and grow with her community through dance in all ways possible, opening avenues to more creatives in the world and connect everyone in every step of the way through her classes, programs and freestyle connections.