Princess Lockerooo

Princess Lockerooo is a visionary in the dance industry, with a reputation for excellence in producing, public speaking, event curation, directing, and choreography. She is a Bessie award-winning Breakout Choreographer and a nominee for Sustained Achievement as a fellow of the RSA. Princess is also the founder of The Fabulous Waack Dancers, a dance company, and the Waack dancer training program, showcasing her commitment to preserving the legacy of Waacking.

Princess’s impact on the dance world extends beyond her exceptional work in the industry. She is a philanthropist and activist for LGBTQ rights, producing a night of entertainment for Global Ambassadors at the United Nations event F4D and working with organizations such as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, The Omomuki Foundation, The Center, GMHC, and NYC Pride. Princess’s productions have been showcased at world-renowned venues such as Lincoln Center, The Guggenheim Museum, NYBG, Summerstage, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, HATCH, Original Thinkers, ASAP NextGen, and the United Nations.

Princess Lockerooo’s impact on the dance world has earned her recognition from prestigious press outlets such as the New York Times, which featured her on the cover of the Sunday Times Metro section for her pioneering work in the resurgence of Waacking. She has also been featured in Brut, Dance Magazine, Dance Teacher, The Medium, Document Journal, and Get Out Magazine.

In addition to her work in the dance industry and her philanthropic endeavors, Princess Lockerooo is also a writer and director of a new musical, Paradise Ballroom, supported by the Musical Theater Factory. She is a co-director of an untitled feature film with an Academy Award-winning team and an Artist in Residence with Guggenheim Works & Process. Princess will also be producing events with The New York Public Library for The Performing Arts and Lincoln Center in the summer of 2023.

Princess Lockerooo’s passion and expertise have brought the art of Waacking to communities around the world, promoting self-love, building communities, and inspiring confidence. She is a highly regarded artist and leader in the dance world, and her dedication to preserving the history of Waacking is an inspiration to all who know her.