Waacking (also whacking) is a street dance style with origins stemming from punking, a dance created in the gay clubs of Los Angeles [1][2] during the 1970s disco era. [3]

Waacking consists of moving the arms to the music beat, typically in a movement of the arms over and behind the shoulder. Waacking also contains other elements such as posing and footwork. Waacking …

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Jul 1, 2025 · Whacking (Waacking) is a dance style characterized by striking arm movements, poses, and footwork! Keep reading to learn how the style originated and how you can learn it yourself.

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Mar 24, 2023 · The waacking dance style originated in the underground LGBTQIA+ clubs of Los Angeles in the 1970s. Before the arrival of waacking, at the time, a dancing style known as “punking” …

Aug 29, 2020 · But waacking has thrived online, where its rapid but contained gestures translate perfectly to Instagram and TikTok. This isn’t the first time a virus nearly wiped out waacking.

Feb 18, 2025 · Where did waacking come from? An evolution of the dance style Posing, Waacking (also known as Punking) traces its roots back to the vibrant ballroom and club scenes in 1970s Los …

Oct 2, 2025 · Waacking is a powerful and expressive dance style that originated in the LGBTQ+ clubs of Los Angeles in the 1970s. Known for its dramatic arm movements, waacking combines elements of …

Oct 22, 2025 · Whacking, also known as waacking, is a style of dance that originated in the 1970s disco era. It is characterized by fast arm movements, poses, and expressive gestures that are performed …