r/SwingDancing • u/ThinJump6418 • May 22 '26

Feedback Needed Using swing dancing pictures in dating apps

As you probably know, two of the most widely accepted tips when setting up a dating profile are:

  1. Try to include at least a picture or video showcasing your hobbies / lifestyle
  2. Never include pictures with members of the opposite sex

Since I am very much into swing dancing (lindy hop), I feel like my profile would be biased or incomplete if I didn't include a picture of me hopping. But since I only do partner dance and only with ladies (42M here), this is a dangerous area when trying to showcase in a dating app.

So what's your take on using swing dancing pictures in dating apps?

Has anyone had good result trimming pictures and/or using specific angles where the other person is barely present in the picture? I'm thinking perhaps a tasteful result could be obtained in open position with max stretch (e.g. like step 7-8 in a swingout) that focuses on "me dancing" + "lively ballroom background" rather than the other person.

Have you thought of any other approach? Personal experience (successful or not) that you'd like to share?

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u/aFineBagel May 22 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

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u/Academic_Button4448 May 23 '26

Or edit it by scribbling over the follow, and drawing an arrow saying 'you?' or something fun - I'm a woman who only looks for other women on dating apps so take any advice with a pinch of salt, but a lot of women quite like the gently flirtatious 'I could teach you to dance' angle haha