Frequently Asked Questions

I’m kinda curious but also SCARED! Is this class for me?

YES! OMG, yes, feeling both curious/excited AND scared/intimidated is TOTALLY NORMAL. Our classes are more like a guided dance party with all of your favorite babe pals that love to get down with their bad selves. All levels of strength, agility, rhythm, awkwardness, flexibility and mobility are totally welcome! Our number one priority is creating a fun, brave and inviting container for class.

I’m not much of a Booty Shaker, is this class for me?

YES! Our highest intention is to create a fun, welcoming and encouraging environment for everyone who wants to practice letting loose and getting their groove on! We understand that dancing in a room full of others might seem scary and intimidating, but we assure you that all levels and abilities are welcome! We do integrate twerk moves into our classes as one of many styles of dance that we teach in our classes but don’t worry if you’ve never done it - we’ve got you!

What is twerking and where did it come from?

Twerking is the up, down or side-to-side movement of your booty with origins that trace back to African tradition thousands of years ago.

Throughout history to today, twerking (and the bodies that twerk) have been sexualized, demonized and criticized. In many African traditions, booty-centric dancing was a ceremonial way to to celebrate feminine energy, promote fertility and bond by women dancing in circle. Additionally, it is a way to express body autonomy and sexual agency. We as a company are on a mission to shift the disempowering narrative of twerking, and show the deep healing, strengthening and freedom that these moves can provide.

We strive to share historical and cultural contexts in our classes while acknowledging and honoring the bodies that carried these movements throughout the African diaspora.

The word “twerk” is newer than the movements and is a combination of “jerk” and “twist”. Recent history of twerking leads us to acknowledge New Orleans where many African traditions were allowed to be practiced and passed along throughout history. In the 1990s, New Orleans ‘Bounce’ scene was a popular style of music and dance found at the clubs. In 1993 DJ Jubilee is credited as the first artist to use the word “twerk” to refer to certain Bounce dance moves in his song “Do the Jubilee All”.

What if I don’t have a booty?

While it might be smaller than others, you have a booty! Booties of all sizes will enjoy class, and we do exercises specifically aimed to strengthen (therefore, grow) your backside.

Can guys come to class?

Yes! While most of our students are women, anyone regardless of gender is welcome to class. It is our number one priority to create a welcoming and encouraging environment so what will never be tolerated is anyone creeping the room out.

I wish I lived closer! When will BomBooty classes be coming to a place near me?!

ONLINE stuff coming real soon! If you would like to find a way to bring BomBooty to your area, consider becoming an instructor or reach out to request a pop up class.

What if I don’t have rhythm or really bad at dancing?

It’s ok! No prior experience necessary - this is why you come to class! Our classes do not involve complicated choreography or hard to follow moves. We encourage you to be inspired by the movements of the instructor and modify to suit your body.