Princess Lockerooo & The International Waacktion Heroes Appear on the Next GingerNewYork TV Show

NEW YORK - Aug. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Princess Lockerooo (Samara Cohen) of the Imperial House of Waacking: Princess Lockerooo: is a NYC based recording artist, professional dancer/choreographer.  She has worked with artist's such as Madonna and Jody Watley and is known worldwide for her unique style of dance (Waacking). She was featured on "So You Think You Can Dance" and has toured the world (Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malasia, Thailand, Taiwan, Brazil, Russia, Siberia, Poland, Italy, Czech Republic, Finland, London, Kazakhstan) performing and teaching Waacking.

With a background and education in musical theater, Princess Lockerooo puts a theatrical twist on urban dance. She has made a name for herself in the New York City and International dance community as a performer, teacher and choreographer. She won the 2010 House Dance International Waacking competition. Princess Lockerooo and Akim Funk Buddha have performed their work at SummerStage, The Blue Note Jazz Club, The Bali Spirit Festival (Indonesia) and The BAM Café (Brooklyn Academy of Music). Princess Lockerooo is head of the NYC chapter of The Imperial House of Waacking (IHOW) founded by Tyrone Procter (Legendary Soul Train Dancer/Choreographer.) Together they performed with Jody Watley, and IHOW at BB Kings Jazz Club.  Princess Lockerooo has also performed at Carnegie Hall with Hugh Masekela, Lincoln Center and the Apollo Theater. Her TV credits include "America's Got Talent" and “So You Think You Can Dance”.

An advocate of children’s Arts Education, Princess Lockerooo is the proud founder and director of Lockernation "The Next Generation," a professional performing Children’s Dance Company. Lockernation has performed with Princess Lockerooo and Akim Funk Buddha at SummerStage and the BAM Café. Lockernation are winners of the “Stars of Tomorrow” Kids competition at the Apollo Theater. http://www.princesslockerooo.org/

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Upcoming Event Information:
THE WAACK DOWN!
World Waacking Championships
Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
Saturday, August 22, 2015, 6pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/427634924081058/
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-waack-down-2015-world-waacking-championships-tickets-16667429731

This event will be a celebration of the re-emergence of Waacking around the world, a dance that originated in the 1970's and has experienced an international revival with the efforts of Tyrone "The Bone" Proctor (Legendary Soul Train Dancer ) and Princess Lockerooo (So You Think You Can Dance, Madonna, Icona Pop) whom have taught thousands of students all over Asia, Europe, Canada, Australasia and Britain.

This momentous event will attract the top talent to New York City to battle for the ultimate championship title and represent their country.

GingerNewYork found on Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) since launching in November, 2010, has been showcasing the “Kool Kats…Gotham Nights” greats of music and culture of New York and beyond. What defines GingerNewYork is its host Ginger Broderick’s unique insight, connection to and pulse on the music and culture of Gotham making GingerNewYork one of the most sought after programs to appear on.

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