✨ 3 days of community, jams, discussions, exchanges, games and more ✨
Friday 25th April 6.00-10.00pm, Transmission Gallery (Glasgow)
- Community Dinner, Screening, Panel Discussion & Jam (£15)
Come along for a screening of Behind the Scenes, The UK Waacking Documentary showing the stories of the UK waacking scene (Directed by Angelika Napierala and Daniel Glenn-Barbour).
Followed by a delicious Community Dinner to digest, socialise and connect.
Then, dive into an insightful panel discussion featuring Oumrata, Roshaan, and Dorine as they explore Black bodies in dance, their personal journeys in whacking, and their hopes for its future. Together, they’ll discuss whacking as a form of resistance, the added layers of navigating this space as Black dancers, and how to foster creativity and develop a unique style within the art form.
And Finally, a jam to shake the night off and do what we do best !
Open to all
Saturday 26th April 1.30-4.30pm, Dance Base (Edinburgh)
- Workshop (£25)
Workshop with Oumrata and Dorine - blending their styles and sharing their unique approaches to whacking. As well as sharing the story of how their friendship has grown over the last few years and influenced their approach to whacking and moving throught the scene as Black dancers.
Open to all.
Saturday 26th April 5.00-8.00pm, Paradise Palms (Edinburgh)
- Performance Showcase (Pay What You Can)
- Apply to perform here: https://bit.ly/whacking-showcase
With performances from whackers from across Scotland and beyond. A welcoming event showcasing some seasoned performers and where some people will be performing for the first time. Come along to support the growing whacking community and more.
Open to all. Please note there is no wheelchair access at this venue
Sunday 27th April 12.00-7.00pm, The Locale (Glasgow)
- BBQ Lunch 12.00 - 2pm (£15). Main Event 2.00 - 7.00pm with(£12) Full day:£25
In partnership with The Locale, they will make us a delicious BBQ (various dietary options available) from 12pm. Come early to fuel up, settle in, meet new people and get ready for the rest of the day!
From 2pm, get ready to groove as to the smooth rhythms of R&B classics with Nadia and Miss KG on the decks, hosted by Lebe. Plenty of time to jam, then for anyone wanting to participate in the battles, there will be a Soul Train style Qualifier, to then create our Beginner 2 vs 2 Whacking Battle. This will be followed by an open 3 vs 3 Crew Battle. All pairs and crews will be selected randomly on the night, keeping the energy fresh!
You are welcome to attend as a spectator, or enter the battles - decide on the day! This day is to express, exchange, connect and create beautiful memories.
Open to all.
***Want to attend everything? Grab a Whacking Weekender Pass for £60***
Select the £60 ticket for Friday 25th April and access all events, including meals.