A museum beyond walls.
Movement without limits.
We exist to centralize, serve, and celebrate, in global scope, the art and language of dance.
UPCOMING Experiences
Join us for Love Unlimited, an unforgettable evening with International Museum of Dance, celebrating the vibrant legacy of queer dance culture. Featuring New York City’s iconic Princess Lockerooo, internationally renowned pianist Harold O’Neal, and Bay Area favorite DJ Lady Ryan, this elevated experience honors the powerful story of Waacking and the artists who carry it forward.
IMOD makes moments like this possible. Together, we honor a legacy while building a future.
AUCTION ITEMS TO SUPPORT PRINCESS LOCKAROOO + HER FILM
Princess Lockarooo and her team have spent the last three years producing an independent documentary about waacking and its impact on queer communities across the globe.
The film starts with the history of waacking, from its birth in 1970’s underground gay clubs of L.A., and culminates as Princess Lockeroo takes New York’s first-ever waacking dance company to China, where they battle it out against the best dancers at the worlds’ biggest street dance competition.
The documentary is being directed by an Osacar-winning filmmaker and production has been funded by grants and donors. We’re doing a second round of fundraising to get us across the finish line. It’s a challenging time in film and your support makes all the difference in bringing this story to life!
Here’s a breakdown of the exclusive offerings that will be available- please click on below to expand the auction item!
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Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate Waacking experience with a VIP ticket to Waack to the Future, one of the USA’s premier Waacking events held at the iconic House of Yes in Brooklyn, NYC.
This unforgettable 4-day, 3-night experience runs from July 25 to 28, offering a long weekend packed with dance, culture, and community.
Fly in style with Alaska Airlines and enjoy a weekend packed with dance, culture, and community. Stay in a charming, boutique hotel and gain exclusive access to workshops led by legendary choreographers, including Billy Goodson (Diana Ross’s choreographer), Mark Starr, and Wizzard.
Your VIP experience includes:
Priority seating to witness the electrifying dance battles
Meet & greet with Princess Lockerooo and the international cast of judges
Backstage tour to see the magic behind the scenes
Exclusive swag and drink tickets to keep the party going
This unforgettable weekend will transform your perspective on dance and leave you inspired. Bid now to secure your spot at this once-in-a-lifetime event!
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Imagine your life story, captured in a one-of-a-kind musical composition by world-renowned pianist and composer Harold O’Neal. Harold’s credits include being honored by Queen Elizabeth II and representing Herbie Hancock at the Royal Society of Arts. Described by the New York Times as “Duke Ellington meets Ravel,” his ability to translate personal stories into moving, cinematic compositions is unmatched.
Whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a personal keepsake, Harold will sit with you to learn your unique story and create a bespoke, instrumental composition—approximately three minutes long—that reflects your life, your love, or your journey.
Your experience includes a one-on-one session with Harold, where he will also demonstrate how music is written to convey emotion and narrative, offering insight into the creative process behind your personal piece.
The final composition will be delivered as a professional audio recording along with sheet music, giving you both a tangible and lasting piece of your story in song.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have a world-class artist compose your very own musical masterpiece. Bid now to make your story timeless through the gift of music.
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Unleash your inner superstar with a one-on-one transformation session led by the Queen of Waacking herself, Princess Lockerooo. This immersive experience is all about stepping into your unique power through dance, style, and self-expression.
During this unforgettable session, you will:
Discover your alter ego and learn how to embody it with authenticity and flair
Learn the fundamentals of Waacking and how to command a room with your presence
Develop confidence, charisma, and captivating energy in both dance and life
Write and perform your personal power statement
This session is more than just a dance class — it’s a life-changing experience designed to elevate your inner power and express your true self.
And here’s where it gets even more fabulous: While this is a virtual offering, if your winning bid exceeds $10,000, the experience will be transformed into an exclusive, in-person journey in New York City! You’ll be flown out for your private session with Princess Lockerooo and treated to a VIP-style makeover session, where you’ll learn how to channel your alter ego through waacking and fierce self-expression.
Don’t miss the chance to work one-on-one with the legendary Princess Lockerooo.
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Join the legacy of Waacking by becoming a film supporter for the upcoming documentary. Your name will be featured in the film credits as a supporter, and you’ll receive an exclusive merchandise package that includes:
Limited edition Waacking T-shirt
Signed copy of NYT article featuring Princess Lockeroo.
Fascinator worn by Princess Lockeroo during her iconic silent movie performance
Exclusive early access to Waack to the Future film
Be a part of dance history and leave your mark on a groundbreaking project. Bid now to support the documentary and celebrate the art of Waacking.
The International Museum of Dance (IMOD) is the first and only international dance museum of the 21st century, dedicated to honoring and preserving the rich legacies of dance worldwide. We provide a unique platform to tell the stories of remarkable dance artists and movements that may otherwise remain untold.
At IMOD, we center dance as humanity’s irresistible, critical art form and language—a vibrant part of human history and culture connecting communities worldwide. Through immersive exhibitions, live activities, and interactive performances, we offer a beautiful home and anchor for dance, making visible the incredible work of dancers, choreographers, and cultural contributors from every corner of the world.
A Moving Museum for a Moving Art Form
In 2025, IMOD will make dance more accessible and inclusive by creating an accelerator space for innovation, exploration, and community connection. Located in San Francisco, California, the IMOD Innovation Lab will provide creative spaces for exhibits, rehearsals, performances, film festivals, and special events. Interactive experiences will immerse the public in the joyful expression of movement, and collections from the IMOD Legacy Trust archives will provide insight into the touching stories of the world’s most incredible dancers and choreographers. The museum’s store will feature unique gifts that translate dance themes into modern designs, and the cafe at the heart of the complex will be the rhythm that keeps everyone moving.
Artist’s rendering of the IMOD building, imagined along San Francisco’s waterfront.
OUR MISSION
The International Museum of Dance fosters shared human experience through the understanding, exploration, and participation in the art and language of dance.
OUR PURPOSE
IMOD is redefining the scope of a traditional museum through online and in-person experiences that celebrate, integrate and teach dance across communities, cultures and generations worldwide. IMOD is building this vibrant, inclusive ecosystem in partnership with notable artists, educators, technology innovators, and cultural institutions, elevating the diversity, interconnectedness, and cultural impact of an indispensable universal art form.
IMOD recognizes the need for a dance archive that preserves the works that make up the legacies of our time’s greatest dancers and choreographers. We are partnering with companies that use cutting-edge technology to capture these historic items in digital format while protecting physical collections and making them accessible to the public as part of the IMOD Legacy Trust.
Digital platforms and mobile exhibits are being designed to highlight dancers’ connections and allow the public to explore the history of dance in a personal and impactful way. Our exhibitions and archival materials are curated by members of the global dance community, among them artists representing cultures that have been overlooked for generations. As a result, IMOD honors our collective dance histories, celebrates practices in today’s dance world, and supports and shapes the future of dance.
We must move quickly to capture these items before it is too late. If you have a collection that needs safeguarding, contact us at info@museumdance.org.
IMODPOD: Exploring Why We Dance
As part of IMOD’s mission to capture the stories of living legends in the dance world, founder Hilary Palanza created MOD POD in 2021. This unique podcast directed by Jamie Wright allows artists to tell their stories and share insights from a lifetime devoted to dance. It asks the question of why we dance and uncovers the universal truths that make up the answer.
JAMIE WRIGHT
Jamie Ray Wright (he/him/his) serves as the IMOD Director and Producer of the MODPOD Podcast. Starting first behind-the-scenes of MODPOD, he moved into the spotlight as the podcast host and now voice of MODPOD.