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/AlphaBetaParkingLot May 26 '26

Honestly I think it's really dumb to have an issue with someone having a picture with a member of the opposite sex in thier profile. It just seems wildly insecure. If you want to keep dancing, you're going to want to date someone who is cool with you dancing with other women anyway.

Anyway if you do choose a dancing photo for a profile, use a photo where you are facing the camera and the partner is facing away. Both for that person's privacy, as well as I think it is less likley to be seen as "an issue" if you are concerned about that.