The 1st annual SAN FRANDISCO: Costume Ball + Disco/Funk Dance Party kicks off on September 19th, and you're invited to take part in the festivities. The legendary Clift Hotel Redroom Room is our meeting spot for a night of disco fashion and flair. Come one, come all, bring a guest, and don't forget your dancing shoes. Costumes are a must.
Witness an epic disco waacking dance battle featuring dancers from the Bay to LA. Also celebrating the 58th birthday of THE last living original punker/waacker, Viktor Manoel, who will do a live performance.
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Viktor Manoel (born in 1957) is a Mexican-American dancer, choreographer, writer, and actor. He is a native Punking/Posing/Whacking pioneer, mentor, maverick, athlete, humanitarian, and father. Viktor is the last living "OG" punker/waacker from the original crew that started the dance in the 70s. Throughout his career, Viktor has danced in popular movies such as Grease II, Staying Alive, Breakin’ 2, and performed with acclaimed artists such as Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Grace Jones, and Julio Iglesias.