A. CITIZEN VOL.05 — Living Unfiltered with Panda Waack

A. CITIZEN VOL.05 continues our exploration of the voices shaping the creative landscape. This time, we catch up with a standout dancer and creator who uses radical self-expression to disrupt the status quo.

True self-expression isn't planned; it is felt. In this edition, we connect with Panda Waack, a dynamic creator and dancer who treats life as a canvas for radical honesty. From the shifting canvas of her hair to the raw emotion she channels on the dance floor, her work rejects boundaries in favor of pure, unfiltered identity. This conversation dives into the art of staying wild, the power of custom details, and what happens when you commit completely to your own frequency.

Tell us about yourself—how do you define what you do?

"I'm Panda Waack, I'm a creator. For me, creation is about complete honesty and movement. When I dance, I confront my current state with absolute honesty. I channel my immediate emotions to project my own uniqueness, using my entire being to communicate what words cannot always capture."

Complete the sentence: “I am A. ____.”

"I am A. Wild Soul."

On Panda: BOWEN Standard in Brown Havana with light yellow cosmetic lenses.

How do you express your individuality through details, whether in your work or your personal style?

"I love using my hair—the cut, the color—as a canvas for self-expression. Changing my hair color or switching up my look directly amplifies whatever mood or frequency I'm feeling. I also express myself through the accessories I wear daily. For instance, I chose to engrave the words 'Be Wild' onto my glasses because I believe everyone needs to live unfiltered and untamed."

How much do you value customization and individuality, and how do you incorporate that into your daily life?

"To me, customization is the ultimate form of self-expression. I value individuality immensely and am drawn to things that are genuinely one-of-a-kind. Pieces I've styled myself, pieces I truly love... just looking at them brings a sense of pure fulfillment. It is about creating a visual language that is completely and uniquely my own."