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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Hepcats swing dance classes start Sunday, January 26th!
Register for classes at the Hepcats Swing Dance Practice Session on Jan. 19th and get $5 off each class series. Plus you get free admission to this event! See Mike or Mary at the dance to get registered for classes.
Out-of-Town Dance Events
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 the Hepcats Jan. 19th Swing Dance Practice session and get $5 off each class series, plus you get free admission to this dance!
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.