Summer Sessions 2026 : Whacking Workshop by Dorine Mugisha

Whacking: Attitude, Arms & Self-Expression — Let’s Get to Whaack!

Strike a pose. Feel the music. Bring the attitude. Join us for a Whacking Summer Session with Dorine — an empowering, high-energy workshop rooted in self-expression, musicality, and community.

Ready to try something bold, joyful, and full of personality?

Whacking (also spelled waacking) is a style known for its stylised arm movements, posing, and strong performance energy — and it’s all about expression, confidence, and showing up as you are. In this workshop, Dorine will guide you through the key elements of the style: arms, lines, rhythm, musicality, and attitude — with options and adaptations so you can learn at your own pace.

This is a space to explore, sweat, laugh, and build confidence. Whether you’ve never heard of Whacking before or you already love the style, you’ll be supported to grow your skills and your presence.

Dorine is an international performer, instructor, choreographer, and retreat leader with Tanzanian roots, born and raised in France and currently based in the UK. She is inspired by an array of cultures, has travelled extensively, and speaks four languages — all of which inform her work and teaching. Dorine has performed and competed internationally, including with London-based The Archetype (World of Dance UK Winners 2017), and she competes solo in battles around the world. Her achievements include Winner Waack the World Thessaloniki (2022), Winner Disconnection Jam London (2021), and performances at International Breakin’ Convention (2023). She is also the visionary behind Body Movement, a platform dedicated to sharing the transformative power of movement for physical and mental wellbeing — feelings first.

Whacking was created in the LGBT+ communities and ballroom scenes of 1970s Los Angeles. The style is rooted in freedom of expression, community, and performance — using sharp arm patterns, posing, and musicality to “hit” the music with confidence and force. It’s a dance form that celebrates identity, attitude, and presence.

Open to all levels — whether you’re completely new to Whacking culture or an experienced dancer wanting to deepen musicality, performance, and style. If you want to build confidence, express yourself, and move with attitude, you’re in the right place.

In-person in Edinburgh : Voodoorooms, 19a W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA

& Online Live (realtime)

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Groove Back Members and active Dance Card users:

• Follow the usual member booking process
• This session may be included in your membership plan
• Dance Card users: the class will be redeemed from your card after the session If you’d like to activate a Dance Card or membership, please get in touch with Pirita & Thabo first.
  A card or membership is a great option if you’re planning to join multiple workshops. With a membership, you’ll also get access to the class recording for 2 months, plus 800+ additional classes to explore in our library.
  

• Yourself, exactly as you are
• Clothes you feel comfortable moving in
• Water
• Openness to explore and connect.
  

• Whacking foundations: arms, poses, lines, and rhythm
• More confidence, attitude, and performance energy
• Better musicality and timing
• A feel-good “I did it!” boost in a supportive community.
  

Whether you join us in Edinburgh or online live, you are warmly welcome. Come as you are — and let’s Whack together.

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