Dance With Pride Raises The Bar For Queer Event Production With Global WorldPride Debut
USA news April 11, 2025
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NATIONWIDE - APRIL 2025 - (USAnews.com) - Dance With Pride, a global LGBTQ+ event production company, is preparing to make a historic entrance into the international Pride scene as an official event partner of WorldPride DC. With eight immersive events planned and a projected attendance of more than 7,000 guests, the company is redefining what it means to celebrate queer identity at scale — blending high-energy entertainment with international community-building and advocacy.Founded and led by Joshua Hecht, Dance With Pride was created with a mission to passionately produce dynamic, purpose-driven events that uplift LGBTQ+ voices, amplify advocacy, and foster genuine community. The organization is committed to producing inclusive, joy-filled, safe spaces that celebrate queer culture while also supporting the community through philanthropic initiatives. A significant portion of proceeds from each event are donated to nonprofits serving and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.“Pride is more than a party — it’s a platform for connection, visibility, and unity,” said Hecht. “We’re crafting experiences that celebrate queer identity, build global community, and remind us all why Pride still matters.”The scale of Dance With Pride’s debut at WorldPride 2025 is notable for both its ambition and its diversity. From high-energy circuit parties and sunset tea dances to vibrant drag showcases and daytime discos, each event is designed to reflect different aspects of queer culture and expression. These productions will span eight highly renowned venues across Washington, D.C., including the Howard Theatre, Zebbie’s Garden, Mayflower Club, Decades DC, and Ultrabar, offering a dynamic lineup that includes world-renowned performers, DJs, drag queens, and dancers.The upcoming series will also serve as a platform for emerging and established queer talent. A public application for volunteers, performers, partners, and sponsors was recently launched atdancewithpride.com/community, allowing the community to get involved in shaping what will become a landmark beacon in LGBTQ+ event history.What distinguishes Dance With Pride in a crowded Pride events landscape is its commitment to global vision and international community. The company is proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, with a leadership team that reflects the diverse identities within the queer community. This lived experience informs every aspect of production, from inclusive staffing to elevated programming that honors the roots and evolution of Pride movements worldwide.“Our mission is to spread love, unity, hope, and joy nationwide, while ensuring every member of our community feels seen, heard, appreciated, and celebrated,” said Hecht. “In a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under threat around the world, creating spaces that affirm and empower people is more important than ever.”Dance With Pride also differentiates itself through its global expansion strategy. While the focus remains on a powerful debut in Washington, D.C., planning is already underway for future productions nationwide and abroad. Plans for WorldPride Amsterdam 2026 are currently in development, signaling the brand’s commitment to creating a connected, worldwide network of Pride celebrations grounded in passion, purpose, and inclusion.The company’s integration of advocacy into its business model also elevates its role within the queer community. By directing such a large portion of event proceeds toward LGBTQ+-centered nonprofits, Dance With Pride ensures its impact extends beyond the dance floor. This alignment of celebration with purpose reinforces the belief that queer joy and activism are not mutually exclusive, but powerfully intertwined.The scale of partnerships for WorldPride DC 2025 is also reflective of the company’s collaborative approach. Dance With Pride is working alongside local organizations, well-known LGBTQ+ entertainers, and international production teams to ensure that each event resonates with both cultural specificity and universal Pride themes. From world renowned drag icons to international DJs, the events are curated to reflect the richness and vibrancy of queer creativity on a global scale.In a cultural climate that has seen both progress and pushback, the company offers a hopeful and empowering counter-narrative — one that centers queer people not as tokens or trends, but as the architects of their own joy and future.This ethos of intentionality extends to every detail, from venue selection and technical design to accessibility, representation, and community outreach. While some Pride events have been criticized for commercialization or exclusion, Dance With Pride aims to create celebrations that are as meaningful, accessible, and awe-inspiring as they are fun.Although WorldPride DC 2025 will be the company’s largest international showcase to date, the team behind Dance With Pride sees this as just the beginning. With a vision for long-term global engagement, the brand is setting the foundation for a worldwide network of events that elevate LGBTQ+ voices, artistry, and advocacy in equal measure.To learn more about Dance With Pride, stay updated on upcoming events, or apply to get involved, visitdancewithpride.com or explore their full link hub atlinktr.ee/dancewpride. Follow the journey across social media on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X at@dancewpride, or email [email protected] for more information.For press inquiries, contact the team directly at [email protected].
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