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!
Subscribe to the Hepcats Email Newsletter for the latest info on classes and dances - - and for discounts! Send an email to Mike Richardson at [email protected] and he'll get you set up for the newsletter.
Notes: (1) you'll receive a verification email from Mike (2) we don't sell, lend or otherwise provide your email info to anyone.
What's next?
Sat., June 7th - Swingin' Under the Stars! At Moon Dance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. (in Beaumont), Lexington, KY. Featuring music by the Walnut Street Ramblers - the Ramblers promise to Jazz Up your evening! See the Hepcats dances web page for info.
News Flash! Lindy Hoppers and Balboa Dancers……here’s an event you might be (and should be!) interested in……Lindy Hop across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2!
Celebrate the 1940’s Big Band music and Lindy Hop and Balboa as Ahoy Vintage Cruises and Bandleader George Gee presents “Lindy Hop Across The Atlantic” on the Cunard Line’s glamorous Queen Mary 2 ocean liner, departing from Southampton/London on Oct. 24th and arriving in NYC on Oct. 31st.
This cruise features an exclusive nightly dance with the George Gee Orchestra in the beautiful and spacious Queen’s Ballroom on the Queen Mary 2!
See this Facebook Page for info. Note: you must book this cruise through Tom Pecena at Ahoy Vintage Cruises. Contact Tom at email: [email protected]; phone 214-761-1968.
Out-of-Town Dance Events
Sat., May 3rd: Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) 1950's day (not to be confused with the 1940's day on September 6th!). See the CMC web page for more info.
Sat., May 24th: Cincinnati Warbirds Coney Island USO Swing Dance & Salute to Veterans: See the Warbirds web site or the Hepcats calendar page for info.
Lindy Hop across the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2! Celebrate the 1940's Big Band music and Lindy Hop and Balboa as Ahoy Vintage Cruises and Bandleader George Gee presents "Lindy Hop Across The Atlantic" on the Queen Mary 2, departing from Southampton/London on Oct. 24th and arriving in NYC on Oct. 31st.
Hepcats Classes & Dances
Sat., June 7TH - Swingin' Under the Stars! 
At Moon Dance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. (in Beaumont), Lexington, KY. Featuring music by 
the Walnut Street Ramblers - the Ramblers promise to Jazz Up your evening! Admission: Free. Plus food trucks!
Swingin' Under the Stars is a Lexington Parks & Rec event, with assistance provided by the Hepcats Swing Dance Club & Lexington Arthur Murray.
Dates & details for the next series of Hepcats classes to be announced soon. The Hepcats classes web page and Email Newsletter will have the latest info.
Private Lessons. Want to learn right away and get one-on-one instruction? Take a private lesson with Mike & Mary! Contact Mike at [email protected], or 859-420-2426 for 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.