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Building an inclusive swing dance community

Posted on December 20, 2009June 1, 2019 by

Picture of “SwingingOUT” Group in Toronto, Canada. I’ve heard that there are a couple of lindy hoppers who are working on creating a LGBTQ-friendly swing and blues dance in New York City, which I say is long past due.  Other places like San Francisco and Toronto have had long-standing queer-friendly swing dances for years and…

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Vogue Evolution pushing the boundaries of urban dance on America’s Best Dance Crew

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

The MTV television show "America's Best Dance Crew" took a bold step in showcasing the flamboyantly gay dance crew Vogue Evolution.  Not only are Vogue Evolution representing a dance form — Vogueing — that isn't any easy fit with the street dance-oriented competition. Not only is one of their members on the bigger side.  But…

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Freestyle to “Booty Swing” by Parov Stelar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3pMWtX0DdE

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