The Common Press is proud to be hosting four limited series of Bollywaack & Waacking Dance Classes with Kumari Suraj on Tuesday 2nd and 9th of May from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturday 6th and 13th of May 1 pm - 3 pm.
Don't miss these exclusive sessions to explore the movement foundation and queer history of a vintage Disco dance called, Waacking, in the first hour. Followed by learning the art of Kumari's cross-cultural evolution of Bollywaack, which mixes South Asian folk/traditional movement with Waacking in the second hour.
A mix of Pay What You Can tickets and discounted tickets for multiple sessions are available.
- £12 single class (1 hour)
- £20 double class (2 hours)
- £35 one-week class ( 4 classes)
Give your body permission to feel empowered & confident in your skin! - Kumari
Class Schedule
- Tuesdays "Learn & Train"6:30 pm Waacking Foundation | 7:30 pm Bollywaack Choreo
- Saturdays "Refine & Perform" 1 pm Waacking Foundation | 2 pm Bollywaack Choreo
- Tuesdays "learn & train", let the movement settle in your body, then return for round 2 of the same routine on Saturday to "refine & perform". Students are encouraged to dress up and express themselves in "refine & perform" class. Saturdays will be filmed. So look cute heney!
- Sessions are accessible for disabled athletics/movers (please get in touch)
About Kumari Suraj
Kumari is a non-binary producer, digital creator, choreographer, creative director, songwriter, recording artist, LGBTQ+ activist, and personality; whose dance innovations and cultural contributions in entertainment since the early 2000s, continue to create global impact. A vibrant mix of Afro-Caribbean, South Asian, Native American, and European heritage, Kumari’s work reflects their exploration of life and celebration of their cultural background. They are also the founder of House of Suraj, an international Waacking + @bollywaack collective of community activists and creatives.
Featured on LEGENDARY on HBO MAX (2022), New York Times (2020), and Vogue India’s “Top 50 Most Influential Global Indians” (2019), Kumari is an artistic force and cultural game-changer who has influenced the entertainment industry and underground cult communities from Hollywood to Bollywood and beyond.
Kumari will be selling upcycled Saris turn streetwear before and after each class. 50% Discount to all class participants. Discount code provided before or after class.
Www.KumariSuraj.com/store
Note: The Common Press is fully wheelchair accessible but sadly The Commons where the dance sessions are taking place isn't. Please get in touch to discuss this further.
