Are gender roles still relevant in partner dance? In this bold episode of Swing to the Rhythm, Damon D’Amico and Gilbert Raya tackle one of the most controversial topics in West Coast Swing and Country Dance: who leads, who follows, and how those roles are changing.From the rise of “degenderization” in social dancing to politics in competition, they break down how role-switching, same-sex partnerships, and evolving norms are reshaping the future of dance. Whether you value tradition or embrace change, this episode will challenge how you see partner dancing.What you’ll learn in this episode:The current state of gender roles in West Coast Swing & Country DanceDamon’s personal take on leading, following, and competingCommon misconceptions about gender in danceWhy judges may reward bad dancing — and if gender plays a roleThe politics of tradition in dance communitiesRole-switching, same-sex partners, and the future of dance partnerships📚 Start your West Coast Swing journey: Grab our Crash Course + Ebook Bundle for just $12 →https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/bundles/dance-smarter-not-harder🎥 Watch this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7np4JwhXOew?si=DJ6zriA9jIi-0Rmm

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