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Hastickem llc Presents

February 13th-15th

Final Shakdown Feb, 17th

International Mardi Gras Twerk Bounce Festival

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International Twerk Fest

It can't be missed.

Attention Twerk Dancers Worldwide — Your Moment Has Arrived. From New Orleans to Brazil. From Madrid to Africa. From New York to Tokyo. Every state. Every country. Every dancer on Earth — this is your call. Step forward and represent where you’re from. Represent your state, your country, your culture. If your hips speak… If your energy commands the room… If your Twerk is unforgettable… Then the world deserves to witness you. For Mardi Gras 2026, we are calling the bold, the fearless, the true movers of this global culture. Only the strongest, most committed shakers will rise to the crown. Who holds the most powerful twerkers on Earth? Show us your rhythm. Show us your style. Show us your roots.

Introducing The Judges

Vickeelo

Bounce Artist

VickeeLo is a popular New Orleans bounce rapper known for hits like “Sit on Dat” and her collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on “Ride Or Die”

Jack Gómez

International Twerk Master

Jack Gomez is an internationally recognized twerk teacher, freestyle coach, and choreographer. He is particularly famous in the international dance scene for his work in the field of twerk and is a key figure in male twerk dancing.

OFFICIAL RUNNER SHOW — INTERNATIONAL MARDI GRAS TWERK & BOUNCE FEST 2026

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February 13

Solo Battles

Male Solo — Guy vs Dude
Female Solo — She vs Her
(All styles permitted: Twerk, Bounce, Afrobeat, Jamaican, Freestyle)
11:00 AM – Check-In Opens
11:30 AM – Warm-Up Pit + Community Twerk Class
12:30 PM – Dancer & Staff Orientation
1:00 PM – Solo Battles Begin
4:00 PM – Break / Interviews / Photos
5:00 PM – Final Solo Rounds
6:00 PM – Winners Announced

February 14

Duo Team Night

Duo / Tag-Team — Lovers or Best Friends
Team / Crew Battle — Groups of 3–10 dancers
(Choreography + Freestyle required)
11:00 AM – Check-In Opens
11:30 AM – Warm-Up + Duo Practice
12:30 PM – Orientation
1:00 PM – Duo Tag-Team Battles
4:00 PM – Break
5:00 PM – Final Duo Rounds
6:00 PM – Winners Announced

February 15

City Showdown Night

Battle of the Sexes — Lady vs Sir
Wildcard Shakedown — All First Runners-Up Compete for One Final Spot
(Only runners-up from Feb 13–14 qualify)
11:00 AM – Check-In Opens
11:30 AM – Warm-Up + Team Sync Session
12:30 PM – Orientation
1:00 PM – Team Performances (3–10 dancers)
4:00 PM – Break
5:00 PM – Final Team Rounds
6:00 PM – Winners Announced

February 16- Off Night

February 17

Mardi Gras Night- International Universe Ultimate Twerk Shake Down

The Last Twerker • Last Shaker • Last Booty Bopper Standing
No gender separation. All countries. All styles.
6:00 PM – Check-In Opens
6:30 PM – Warm-Up Pit (Beat Switch Drills)
7:00 PM – Show Begins — Mardi Gras Night Energy
7:15 PM – Survival-Style Rounds (Beat changes every 30 seconds)
9:00 PM – Break / Photos / Interviews
9:30 PM – Final Survival Round
10:00 PM – Champion Crowned + Mardi Gras Celebration

History Of Twerk

What is Twerk

ABOUT TWERK

Culture • History • Healing • Community

Presented by HaSizzle — The King of Bounce ⸻

WHAT IS TWERK?

Twerk is a cultural art form rooted in African ancestral dance traditions that celebrate rhythm, community, body expression, and spiritual connection. It is one of the most powerful and misunderstood dance movements in the world — a blend of heritage, resistance, joy, and identity.

Before it became global… Before social media… Before stages and festivals…

Twerk was tradition. Passed down through generations as a way to gather, celebrate, heal, and honor the human spirit. ⸻

THE ORIGINS Twerk’s foundations come from West and Central African dance practices such as:

• Mapouka (Ivory Coast)

• Azonto (Ghana)

• Congo and Cameroon hip-driven dances

• New Orleans Bounce dance culture

These movements have existed for centuries and were brought into Black American communities through diaspora history, survival, and cultural preservation. Twerk represents:

• Ancestry •

Fertility and life

• Celebration

• Emotional release

• Community storytelling This is not a cheap trend — It is a living cultural archive. ⸻

WHY TWERK IS IMPORTANT

Twerk holds meaning far beyond entertainment. It is a transformative expression that allows dancers to:

• Release stress and tension

• Heal from emotional pain

• Build confidence

• Celebrate body freedom • Claim personal power

• Connect with community and joy

For many women — especially single mothers — Twerk is a moment to breathe, laugh, feel safe, and reclaim themselves. Twerk is healing in motion. ⸻

WHY TWERK IS MISUNDERSTOOD

The world often misinterprets Twerk because: • Media sexualizes women’s bodies • Cultural context is rarely taught • Anti-Blackness and misogyny distort the narrative • People judge what they don’t understand • Society fears body autonomy and women’s power But misunderstanding does not erase truth. Education brings clarity. Respect protects culture.

TWERK TODAY: A GLOBAL LANGUAGE

Twerk is now a worldwide movement — seen in:

• Brazil

• Spain

• Africa

• Japan

• Jamaica

• The Caribbean

• The United States and beyond

Different countries call it by different names, but the rhythm, joy, and energy remain universal.

Twerk unites people across:

• Borders

• Languages

• Cultures

• Genders

• Backgrounds

No matter where you are, when the beat drops — the world understands.

HASIZZLE’S ROLE IN THE MOVEMENT

As The King of Bounce, HaSizzle is one of the most influential cultural voices carrying Twerk to the global stage.

His mission is to:

• Honor the Black women and communities who created Twerk

• Educate people worldwide on the truth of the culture

• Create safe, inclusive spaces for all identities

• Support single mothers through the Twerk It Off Foundation

• Elevate Twerk to international recognition in arts and sports (Olympic potential)

• Use joy and rhythm to fight negativity, racism, and shame

HaSizzle stands as both a culture keeper and a culture elevator.

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OUR MESSAGE TO THE WORLD

Twerk is:

• Art

• History

• Expression

• Freedom

• Identity

• Joy

• Resistance

• Healing

• Community

And above all —

Twerk is culture.

If you want to engage with this movement, learn from it, celebrate it, or participate in it… You must start with respect.

If you didn’t know — now you know.

HaSizzle, The King of Bounce, said it.

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DONATE • SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT International Mardi Gras Twerk & Bounce Fest — Shakedown 2026 Powered by HaStickEm LLC

• Founded by HaSizzle (HaSan Matthews Sr.)

OUR MISSION

HaSizzle stands for joy, healing, and shaking off negativity — from bad energy to racism, hate, and anything that dims our spirit. Through this journey, HaSan Sr. has seen one truth again and again: Most of the people supporting this movement are single women raising children. These women show up with strength, resilience, and love. Now, we show up for them. The Twerk It Off Foundation was created to uplift, support, and empower these women and their families. ⸻

WHO YOUR DONATION HELPS

Every contribution supports programs for: Food Assistance, Groceries, meals, and emergency food boxes for single mothers and families in need. Housing Support: Short-term assistance, referrals, and crisis resources for families facing instability. Kids’ Essentials: Holiday gifts, school supplies, clothing, and safe spaces for children. Women’s Rights & Empowerment Programs Workshops, resources, and community care centered on women’s wellbeing. Community Healing Events Joy-driven cultural gatherings that bring unity, celebration, and hope. Your donation has a direct impact — real women, real children, real families. ⸻

WHY THIS MATTERS Twerk culture is more than dance. It is an expression of liberation, community, and joy. This movement creates a space where people shake off: • Fear • Pain • Trauma • Racism • Negativity and celebrate life, culture, and body freedom. Your donation fuels a foundation built on love, dignity, and empowerment for the women who support this movement every day. ⸻ DONATION LEVELS Choose your impact: $25 — COMMUNITY SUPPORTER: Helps provide essentials for families.

$50 — FAMILY CARE DONOR Covers meals, groceries, or school supplies for children. $100 — WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT DONOR Supports housing assistance and women’s wellness resources.

$250 — CULTURE BUILDER Funds community events and family support programs. $500+ — LEGACY DONOR Major contributions that help expand programs year-round. Every dollar makes a difference. Every donor becomes part of the movement. ⸻

HOW TO DONATE Secure Online Donation: [Insert Donation Button: Donate Now] CashApp / PayPal / Zelle: Add your handles here. For Sponsorships or Major Gifts: Email:HaStickEmLLC@gmail.com.

**TWERK FOR A CAUSE. TWERK FOR THE FUTURE. TWERK FOR THE WORLD.**

Contact: 504-388-8860 JOIN THE CAUSE Together, we will: • Empower women • Support single mothers • Provide for children • Strengthen communities • Celebrate culture • Build legacy This is more than an event. This is a movement for love, healing, and global unity

Oddusee Nola

International Mardi Gras Twerk Bounce Fest

Hastickem llc Presents

February 13th-15th

Final Shakdown Feb, 17th

International Mardi Gras Twerk Bounce Festival

International Twerk Fest

It can't be missed.

Introducing The Judges

Vickeelo

Bounce Artist

Bounce Artist

Jack Gómez

International Twerk Master

OFFICIAL RUNNER SHOW — INTERNATIONAL MARDI GRAS TWERK & BOUNCE FEST 2026

Solo Battles

Duo Team Night

City Showdown Night

History Of Twerk

Location To Be Announced

Address

Location To be Announced.

HaStickEmLLC@gmail.com

Social

Holiday Love For a Cause