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House of the Waackers

House of Yes plays host to a waacking competition put on by "Princess Lockeroo"

By Molly B. Healy

Aug. 8, 2024 · 6 min read

House of the Waackers
Music and Nightlife

House of the Waackers

House of Yes plays host to a waacking competition put on by "Princess Lockeroo"

Molly B. Healy
· 6 min read
House of the Waackers

On a recent weekend, competitors from Colombia, Korea, the Netherlands, Canada and more gathered for a chance to gain international acclaim. But I’m not talking about the Olympics. I’m talking about the House of Yes’ annual waacking competition.

Put together by Princess Lockeroo , given name Samara Cohen, and called “ Waack to the Future ,” these dance battles aim to celebrate “waacking,” a dance style that dates to 1970s LA…

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