Waacking Wednesdays with Kumari Suraj *Limited Series*

Due to circumstances beyond our control, students who booked the final class of this series have been rescheduled to take the first class of the Club Culture Dance Series Oct 3rd.  Thank you for 

The Common Press is proud to host the second limited dance workshop series with Kumari Suraj on Wednesdays starting July 19th-August 30th.  Explore the LGBTQ+ movement foundation and queer history of a vintage Disco dance called, Waacking.  Then take it up a notch learn two of Kumari's fusion styles for a certified flex.  Don't miss this exclusive session to expand your movement vocabulary and confidence. 

6:30pm Bollywaack: Learn Kumari's cross-cultural evolution of Bollywaack, which mixes their South Asian folk/traditional/pop movement with Waacking.  

7:45pm Waacking + More: Introducing Kumari's “Frankie Douglas Style” was created as an expression of their masc/gender fluid expression within the style. Created in 2008, Frankie Douglas Style Waacking, mixes Kumari's Afro Caribbean roots with , 90's Hiphop, House & Waacking. 

A mix of Pay What You Can tickets and discounted tickets for multiple sessions are available. 

• £12 single class 1.25hr
• £20 one week pass (2 classes) 2.5hrs
• £35 two week pass ( 4 classes) 5hrs

Class Schedule  

Waacking Wednesdays 6 nights, 12 classes!   July - September ONLY

• July  19 & 26th , August  9th, 16th, & 30th
• Students are encouraged to dress up and express themselves in all classes! Kumari does record class. 
• Sessions are accessible for disabled athletic/movers (please get in touch with The Common Press)
   

About Kumari Suraj

Kumari is a non-binary choreographer, creative director, fashion designer, songwriter and LGBTQ+ activist, 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 up-cycled 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.