General

Q: I have no dance experience, can I show up to WLA monthly session?

A: Yes! We welcome anyone who is passionate and/or curious about dance and movement.

Q: Do you offer dance classes?

A: We have short, 1-hour classes before our monthly session. We do not offer regular dance classes at this time. However, we occasionally offer workshops with guest teachers and longer-term courses such as our Punk, Pose, Whack Beginner/Intermediate program from the previous Fall. Please follow us on IG and send us an email at whackingla@gmail.com if you have questions.

Q: What is the difference between Whacking and Waacking?

A: Whacking and Waacking are names that represent the evolution of the original form of this dance Punking all consisting of the same movement practices. We use the spelling Whacking as it makes us feel connected with the Punking roots and the origin of the dance from the Batman onomonopia “WHACK!”. To learn more history visit our landing page for more information.

Q: How can I contact your organization?

Please email us at whackingla@gmail.com. We do our best to respond to all inquiries within 24-72 hours. We ask for your patience as we are a small team of three people who work part time. We typically respond faster to email than IG direct messages.

Events

Q: When is the next WLA session?

A: We post our sessions and classes on the @whackinglosangeles IG page as soon as they are scheduled. You can also check our Events tab on our website.

Q: Where is your event located?

A: We are currently hosting our sessions at Pieter Performance Space (address is 2701 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90031), however the location can be subject to change. For other events and changes in location, please refer to our IG page.

Q: How much does monthly session cost?

A: Our monthly session is based on a sliding scale “pay-what-you-can” price of 5-20$. All funds contributed from our session and other events go right back into the community - even a small contribution helps our organization stay growing and thriving. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can Venmo us at @whackinglosangeles or bring cash, or email us at whackingla@gmail.com if you have other methods of payment. 

Q: What is the preferred method of contact if we have any questions, requests, or proposals?

A: Send us an email at whackingla@gmail.com. We do our best to respond to all inquiries within 24-72 hours. We ask for your patience as we are a small team of three people who work part time. We typically respond faster to email than IG direct messages. Additionally, you can check out Contact Us page to submit any collaborations, exchanges, or proposals. Please see below for teaching inquiries.

Teaching Opportunities

Q: Do you have any teaching opportunities available?

A: We have a Teaching Submission Request Form for all instructors interested in teaching a pop up class for our organization. We accept teachers on a rolling basis twice a year. Please read through all policies on our submission form. Your submission does not guarantee that you will teach, but we are open to all proposals and submissions whether it’s for a class, a course, or a seminar.