Rhythmic, mesmerizing arm movements were seen all throughout the disco dance floor at the Californian gay clubs of the ‘70s. Unlike the ballroom competition roots of East-coast style vogueing, the waacking dance style originated solely as a way for gay men of color to express themselves, with influences from striking Hollywood film actresses like Marilyn Monroe. Princess Lockeroo and the Fabulous Waack dancers are keeping the cultural phenomenon alive today with “The Big Show,” a celebration of queer culture and a genre-jumping performance featuring dance, comedy, and drag.
