Created in 1992 by Stepping Out Studios, OUTdancing was the first and continues to be the most comprehensive same-sex latin, swing, and ballroom dance program in the U.S. In addition to several weekly LGBT classes in salsa, hustle, swing, 2-step and more, OUTdancing sponsors dance parties, regular OUTdancing weekends, and periodic dance competitions. Stepping Out Studios also encourages all students to lead or follow, regardless of gender and sexual orientation in all of its 80-plus weekly classes./p>

Stepping Out Studios, it's common to see both gay and straight students and teachers dancing outside of traditional gender roles. The decision to lead or follow is your own. For beginners, we suggest you stick with either leading or following. Once you have the basics, you can try the other, or start switching back and forth!