Champion dancer Jason Repetti on breaking norms, being “the woman,” & dancing with another man
towards the end of the 16th century, originating with the Viennese waltz. Obviously, the art form has evolved over the last 600 years.
But an activity that dates back to the Renaissance era doesn’t always stress gender fluidity. James Repetti is taking a different path.
A 20-year ballroom vet, Repetti prefers to be the follower, a traditionally female role. When he was learning ballroom as a child, he didn’t break from the norm.
But he always wanted to…Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy. “I was always drawn to the female role, and was always teaching my partners how to do it better,” he said. “They were always like, ‘You’re a better girl than me, James.’ And I was like, ‘I know.'”After dancing competitively from age-10 through college, Repetti suffered a serious back injury.
