Princess Lockerooo is a whirling force with a singular focus: spreading the gospel of waacking. For more than a decade, the 34-year-old devotee of the retro club dance has performed in competitions and led workshops all over the world, tirelessly promoting a message of self-expression and empowerment.
This year was going to be huge: she was slated to lead New York City’s annual dance parade down Broadway, host hundreds of contestants at her own festival in Brooklyn, and travel to Brazil and London to judge dance battles. “I was preparing for a storm of creativity,” said Princess Lockerooo, whose given name is Samara Cohen.