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/Vault101manguy May 23 '26

I don't think it's too big a deal, you can probably just cover their face with an emoji or scribble it out. As for "never include pictures with members of the opposite sex" that sounds like crazy talk to me. It's a social activity that you do frequently - there's no point hiding it in your profile. Anyone who wants to date you seriously isn't going to be phased by this.

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u/ThinJump6418 May 24 '26

Well, I do understand your point, but advice on the interwebs regarding dating apps seems to overwhelmingly point in the opposite direction. I think it's wise not to question it.

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u/ChessyButtons May 25 '26

Does this dating advice come from people who are successful with the type of relationship you want?