After their triumphant debut in Washington, DC at the 1994 Atlantic Stampede, the critical acclaim and extraordinary bookings have been continuous. Combining a little traditional country-western with jazz, musical theater, cabaret dance, and a masculine sex appeal which sets them apart from other dance groups, the DC Cowboys’ high-energy choreography thrills crowds wherever they entertain—around the Washington DC metropolitan area, across the US, in Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. As a grant recipient from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, the DC Cowboys have been honored for their valued contribution to the Washington, DC arts community.

Here are just some of the reviews the DC Cowboys have received:

Since 1994, the Cowboys have been wowing the competition and dazzling audiences across America with their high-energy, often campy repertoire . . . but make no mistake, these guys can dance with the best of ’em.

—Washington City Paper

The incredible DC Cowboys provided outstanding entertainment with high-energy dance numbers which were too hot for words. The crowd roared with applause.

—Roundup Magazine

The DC Cowboys were so hot… We were dazzled by the energized choreography!

—Metro Weekly

One word describes their act—sexy.

—Philadelphia Gay Newspaper (PGN)

Imagine, if you can, part Oklahoma, part Chorus Line, part Strictly Ballroom and part Music Man, and you’ve approximated the fun and excitement this high-steppin’, fancy dancin’ group brings to the stage.

—Metro Weekly

But the DC Cowboys are more than just fun and entertainment. They’re committed to giving back to the community and have raised millions through performances for national and local non-profit organizations such as:

• Washington, DC AIDS Ride
• Washington, DC AIDS Walk
• Chase Brexton Clinic of Baltimore, MD
• Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry
• Human Rights Campaign
• Whitman Walker Clinic of Washington, DC
• Food and Friends of Washington, DC
• Mautner Project
• Gay Latino Benefits in Metro DC
• Harford County AIDS/Cancer Benefit, MD
• NYFD benefit for New York City Fire Department
• Children's Hospice Charity of Harford County, MD
• Paul Malerba HIV/AIDS Foundation of Washington, DC

Describing their crowd-pleasing, sexy dance style as “Will Rogers Follies meets Bob Fosse,” the DC Cowboys have continued to expand their performance schedule each year with private parties, conventions and annual performances at the following high-profile events:

• NBC's America's Got Talent (Season 3) - Top 40 act which performed live in Hollywood
• Sziget Festival in Budapest Hungary - Europe's largest arts festival
• Kennedy Center in Washington, DC
• Miss Alternative Ireland - Dublin Ireland
• Podge and Rodge TV show - Dublin Ireland
• Featured at the Closing Ceremonies of the Gay Games at Wrigley Field in Chicago
• Pride festivals in cities such as Washington, DC; NYC; Denver, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Kansas City, MO; Baltimore, MD; Charlotte, NC; Providence, RI; Rehoboth, DE; Phoenixville, PA; New Hope, PA; Harrisburg, PA
• RSVP Caribbean Cruise
• The Pines at Fire Island, NY
• Halloween in New Orleans Circuit Party and Fundraiser
• Mr. Gay All-American Competition Finals
• Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC
• Whitman Walker Volunteer Appreciation at Constitution Hall, DC
• PFLAG’s Gala Dinner, DC
• HRC (Human Rights Campaign) Leadership Dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Washington, DC
• Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, DC - special reception for major donors
• Annual Chef’s Best Dinner & Auction for Food and Friends, DC
• Headliners on the Gay Rodeo circuit in DC, Las Vegas, Sacramento, San Diego, Reno, Atlanta, Chicago, Calgary - Canada, and Dallas, and Ft. Worth, Texas

Event organizers have recognized the advantage of including the DC Cowboys in their public celebrations and fund-raisers, and have said:

You guys were a HUGE hit!

—Kile Ozier, Director of the Closing Ceremonies of the Gay Games 7 in Chicago

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts to make the 2006 International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Annual Convention in Washington DC a success! Your performance at the Closing Gala on Saturday evening was fantastic and the audience loved it! It has been such a pleasure working with you on this event and we look forward to working with you in the near future!

—John Tanzella, Executive Director IGLTA (International Gay and Lesbian Travel Agents) and Theresa Belpulsi, Vice President of Tourism, Washington Convention and Tourism Corporation

The DC Cowboys are star-studded showstoppers. It's not Pride unless the DC Cowboys are performing!

—Robert York, Director of Capital Pride Festival (Washington, DC 1999-2005)

Thank you seems entirely inadequate to express my gratitude for the impact the DC Cowboys had on our audience and me. You were phenomenal!!! Creative perfection and energy, professional concept and conduct in action . . . and not hard on the eyes are just a few accolades that come to mind. We want you to be our headliners next year!

—Michael W. Burke, Event Chair of the Harford County AIDS/Cancer Annual Benefit 2003

The DC Cowboys certainly caused a stir at the San Diego Rodeo—impressive!

—Entertainment Chairman at the San Diego Gay Rodeo

The DC Cowboys were by far the highlight of the awards banquet. Our event was a success in large part because of your guys and the “fab” show you put on for us. Many, many thanks!”

—Chairman, International Gay and Lesbian Aquatics Championships

The DC Cowboy’s performance was fantastic! You guys were a great addition to the event. We were looking for attention grabbers and boy did we get ‘em.

—Special Events Director for the 12th Annual Chef’s Best Dinner and Auction for Food & Friends

I really wanted to compliment you on an excellent performance! I heard so many compliments about the DC Cowboys, and I wanted to let you know just how much your performance was appreciated and enjoyed by all! Thank you again for helping to make the evening so memorable!

—Event Coordinator, Northern Virginia AIDS Ministries

For further information about bookings and availability, please contact Executive and Artistic Director, Kevin Platte, at 202-986-0469 or dccowboys@hotmail.com.