Hey Beautiful Souls, My name is Jaz (she/her); I am the founder & instructor of Whistle While You Heal - Twerk & Healing Circle. Twerking is usually described as some inappropriate trend that belongs at the club, in the bedroom, or nowhere at all. Let me put you on game - twerking ACTUALLY has roots in cultural dances from Africa such as Mapouka (brought to you by the women of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa)! We have been taught that embracing and learning our bodies unapologetically is wrong - a symptom of Anti-Blackness. I created Whistle While You Heal to remind folks that twerking is an ancestral and deeply spiritual practice that can help us heal especially when done in community; this ain't nothing new! It is also a space to acknowledge how body shame and oppression impact our livelihood and wellness. Are you feeling ready to throw it back for yourself and your ancestors? Join us on Saturday, 12/10 & 12/17, 12:00 pm @ COLLAB Dance Studio & Creative Space. We also have a virtual twerk & healing circle on 12/19 at 6:00 pm PST. I hope to twerk & rejoice with you soon
