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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Out-of-Town Dance Events

Lindy Focus, Asheville, NC, December 26-31, 2024.  The nightly dance features music by the great big bands of the 1930's/40's, such as Jimmie Lunceford, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, etc.  One or more of those nightly dances is certainly worth attending.  (As is well known, Asheville, NC suffered damage from Hurricane Helene, so check to see if any changes have been made to the Lindy Focus schedule for 2024.)

A note on the closing of Coney Island Park in Cincinnati.

 

 

Hepcats Dance Events

Sunday, Jan. 19th - 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.

And...Hepcats Winter 2025 Swing Dance classes start Sun., Jan. 26th.  Register for classes at this dance and get $5 off each class series, plus you get free admission to this dance!

 

 

 

Hepcats Group Classes & Private Lessons

Hepcats Winter 2025 classes start Sunday, January 26th.  Click here for info.

Private Lessons.  Want to learn right away and get one-on-one instruction?  Take private lessons with Mike & Mary!  Contact Mike at [email protected] or 859-420-2426 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!

July 2023 transoceanic cruise.  From July 14th - 21st, Mike and Mary were fortune to make a transatlantic crossing from Southhampton, England to New York on the Queen Mary 2 (QM2).

Click here to see some pics from that cruise.