Who’s heard of the World Outgames?
Well I hadn’t until today. I used to teach ballroom, salsa and swing dancing but I haven’t so much as stepped foot in a dance studio for at least 5 years. Honestly, I thought I might never dance again for various reasons. Being burned out was at the top of that list.
But recently I’ve started missing the feeling I would get from gliding across that perfectly polished, wooden floor. The smell of resin and the tingle I used to get as soon as I walked into a studio. I don’t miss the eating disorders, the warped body image issues and the self-loathing of ballet classes.
I do however miss the elegance of the tango, the sensuality of the rumba, the sexiness of salsa and the fun of swing. I had heard some time ago, rumors that there were gay and lesbian ballroom classes somewhere in Long Beach. Hmmm ….. let the hunt begin!
So I began trying to talk Remi into taking classes with me if I could find the right place. In my Googling I stumbled across the World Outgames on YouTube and had to share this with you. These gay boys can sure dance!
While not exactly the motivation I had hoped to find for Remi, it was still a great way to start the day. Then while looking for lesbian couples, I found these boys instead. It was too jaw dropping not to share.
Oh and if anyone knows where they actually teach gay and lesbian ballroom or salsa would you PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know? Thank you 
Hey Sasha,
There is a newly opened LGBT dance studio in West Hollywood. It’s right next to Chi Chi La Rue’s LOL
I don’t remember the name off the top of my head and it’s not popping up in Google’s search. It’s right there on the corner of Roberston & Santa Monica Blvd though. Looks pretty sweet.
Good luck!
OMG my gf would love to go to gay salsa classes. Chances of their being such classes in Ireland….mmm….slim to none!
Ohh you should try it!! it seems like loads of fun! I’m sure Remi will come along.
Stepping Out studios is a LGBT dance studio in NYC that teaches Ballroom dancing. I’ve been to a few classes with my partner and had a blast.
I know that I, for one, would absolutely go to an exclusively gay and lesbian dance studio. I’ve taken Tango and Swing lessons before and there is nothing grosser or more horrifying then the moment that the hairy, sweaty, mouth-breathing, creepy guy (who never comes with a partner) makes his way over to you when you inevitably have to switch partners.
Also, my partner said she got bitchy looks and reluctant sighs when she had to switch partners…sucks.