Waacking is a form of street dance created in the LGBT clubs of Los Angeles during the 1970s disco era. The style is typically done to 70s disco music and is mainly distinguishable by its rotational arm movements, posing and emphasis on expressiveness.

What is whacking in dance?

Waacking is an extremely expressive, free and musical form of dance that is characterised by arm movements and posing with a strong emphasis on musicality and improvised performance. ... Waacking battles, similar to other dance styles such as “locking” and “house”, are a transplant of “hip hop” battles.

Why is it called whacking?

Waacking (waackin ', whackin' or even whacking) is underground Latino and African-American dance style that originated in the American underground gay-disco scene of the early 1970s and receive its name from the English word "waack", which means "waving arms". ... Another name is punking in California.