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A Place to Dance: How Richard Lamberty Brought Change to the Ballroom

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Who says only girls can twirl and boys must take the lead on the dance floor?

Celebrate same-gender ballroom dancing with renowned dancer Richard Lamberty as he breaks traditional gender roles, while promoting diversity and inclusivity in dance.


When dancer Richard Lamberty was a child, he loved dancing—especially ballroom dancing. But he was always jealous of the moves female dancers got to do. Intrigued by the female dancers’ different steps, Richard developed the skills to dance either role in order to compete with a male partner in the Gay Games in Europe. He then came back to the United States and cofounded April Follies, the longest-running and largest queer partner dance competition in North America.

Richard Lamberty is a two-time world champion ballroom dancer whose story inspires the LGBTQIA+ community to put on their dance shoes and do what they love.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte ★★★★★

I was so moved by the personal stories of how Richard Lamberty transformed ballroom dancing to be more inclusive, and having the authors sign it made it feel extra special. The section on same-gender dancing techniques is something I've never seen discussed before.

Grace Q. ★★★★★

Got my signed copy yesterday, and the personalization from both authors made it feel extra special. It’s refreshing to finally read a book that celebrates same-gender ballroom without any of the usual stereotypes.

Ava B. ★★★★★

I was thrilled to see how the book celebrates same-gender ballroom dancing, and having both authors sign my copy made it feel even more special. The personalization adds a thoughtful touch that you don't get from a regular purchase.