Welcome to the home page of Mike & Mary Richardson, swing dance instructors & performers. We teach and promote the original swing dances of the 1930's & 40's big band swing era - Lindy Hop & Balboa - and the great music of that era! Our motto: Keepin' it Real!
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Notes: (1) you'll receive a verification email from Mike (2) we don't sell, lend or otherwise provide your email info to anyone.
Hepcats Winter 2025 classes.
After a 2 week pause, Hepcats classes resume Sun., Feb. 23rd! The Feb. 23rd class will start with a review of the Week 1 and Week 2 material, and then some new material added as we progress! Weeks 3, 4 and 5 will take place on March 2, 9, and 16.
Mike & Mary want to give a big thanks to all the students that signed up for classes!
It's still not too late to join the Hepcats Winter 2025 classes! If you want to join any of the three current class series, contact Mike Richardson at [email protected], or 859-420-2426.
Out-of-Town Dance Events
Cincinnati Warbirds Coney Island USO Swing Dance & Salute to Veterans: Sat., May 24, 2025. See the Warbirds web site or the Hepcats calendar page for info.
Hepcats Classes & Dances
Classes. After a 2 week pause, the Hepcats classes resume Sun., Feb. 23rd. The Feb. 23rd class will start with a review of the Week 1 and Week 2 material. Weeks 3, 4 and 5 will take place on Mar. 2, 9, and 16.
Private Lessons. Want to learn right away and get one-on-one instruction? Take private lessons with Mike & Mary! Contact Mike at 859-420-2426 or [email protected] for more info.
Next chance to dance. Sun., Mar. 23rd - Swing Dance Practice Session! 
Mike & Mary always look forward to going out to dance …. but time devoted to practice is equally important!
That’s what these Practice Sessions are about: an opportunity to work on your swing dancing, with great swing music, on the best dance floor in Lexington! Click here for more info.
Vintage Clothing & Swing Dancing
Mike & Mary Richardson have won several swing-era, i.e. 1930’s/40’s best dressed vintage contests, couple and/or individual. In addition to best dressed vintage contests, we often swing dance in our vintage clothes and shoes. Click here for more info on vintage clothing. Also, feel free to ask us questions, we are happy to share our knowledge and expertise!
Travel, Dancing, Vintage Clothes, and Cruising! As some of you may know, Mike & Mary no longer work full-time, but we don’t like to use the word “retired” – we are staying busy and active! And we have been able to do some traveling. Click here for info on some of Mike & Mary’s travel adventures.