What’s in a Twerker’s Dance Bag? With Ruby Chan

Werk it as you twerk it, because this week we’re bringing our A game to the dance floor as we learn all about twerking with local twerker, Ruby Chan!

In recent years, twerking has taken the dance scene by storm, but it actually has a long history which goes back to traditional West African dances that were practiced in celebration of significant gatherings and events.

Later popularised in the New Orleans’ Bounce genre, twerking has now become a part of the mainstream media making its mark on a global scale.

Uncovering what it takes to twerk away right here in Hong Kong, let’s check out what’s inside this twerker’s dance bag!

What do you put in your dance bag for a rehearsal and for a performance?

I usually put my towel, my cute water bottle, my twerk shorts, the thicker kneepads and my AirPods Pro for my rehearsals or performances. With these, I can teach class or perform either way!

What’s the one item in your bag that you could not live without, and why?

As a Twerker, I think the one item I really can’t live without are the kneepads! We always use our thighs and knees to practise twerking techniques. Kneepads really help a lot in

protecting and supporting our muscles and joints. Especially when we are doing tricks.

What’s your best packing hack?

I think using a bigger bag is a good idea for packing lol! I admit that I am not a good packer, so thanks for this HKDM bag! It's really big enough to pack all of my stuff!

What advice do you have for those who want to be a professional dancer?

Dream Big, but be humble. Never stop learning

and keep exploring! You will always sparkle when you concentrate on your own dance journey. Only then will someone see you and give you a chance. Always be ready for it!

Sharing different cultures through dance is one of the many beautiful things about this performing arts form. But in learning about other cultures through dance, it’s important that we acknowledge their origins and take the time to fully understand the movements we are learning. Just before you get twerking, get to know about this dance genre!