This web page provides info on Hepcats and some out-of-town events. Info provided only as a service to web users; no other info expressed or implied. See the event web site and/or contact the event for full details.
Out-of-town dance events – indeed any type event – are subject to change. So make sure the event is taking place before you depart! For out-of-town/worldwide events see the SwingPlanit website. As expected, a lot less events on the calendar, as compared to pre-pandemic times.
(Last updated September 4th, 2022)
o Hepcats Saturday Night Swing Dance! Saturday, September 24th, 7-11 pm. See info below are at the Hepcats Dances web page.
o Hepcats classes – new series of Hepcats classes start Sunday, October 9th. Your chance to learn Lindy Hop and Balboa! Class registration now open!
o June 2023: It’s not to early to begin to plan for the All Balboa Weekend (ABW)! ABW normally takes place the 3rd weekend in June.
Hepcats Saturday Night Swing Dance!
Saturday, September 24th.
o 6:30 pm, doors open.
o 7-8 pm, swing dance lesson.
o 8-11 pm, lots of dancing to great swing music!
o Admission: $10, cash or check, pay at the door.
Location: 1801 Alexandria Dr. (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington; in Gardenside Shopping Center, across from Kroger.
Questions? Contact Mike at info@luv2swingdance.com or 859-420-2426.
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Sunday, October 9th: new series of Hepcats Swing Dance Classes begin. Your chance to learn Lindy Hop and Balboa! Click here to register for classes.
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October 14th - 16th: I *heart* Balboa, Richmond, VA. A Balboa weekend workshop event. See their web site for all the info.
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Lindy Focus, Asheville, NC, December 26-31, 2022. More info to follow.
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It's not to early to begin to plan for the All Balboa Weekend (ABW). ABW normally takes place the 2nd or 3rd weekend in June. More info to follow.
Tuesday, July 4th: Happy Birthd
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The events listed on this web page are ones Mike & Mary have attended, or heard good things about from others whose opinions we trust. Note some Lindy Hop events may also include classes & competitions for Balboa, and perhaps Collegiate Shag, i.e. Camp Hollywood. This is not an all inclusive list….check out the Swing Planit web site for info on other events in the U.S. and worldwide.
Caveat emptor! Hyperbole is rampant and commonplace these days, especially in swing dance event promotion on FB, event web sites, etc. It’s a challenge separating fact from fiction – – so buyer beware! You can also check out our “What’s the scoop?“ feature (see below).
What's the scoop? No, not ice cream - but what's the scoop on swing dance events?
Mike & Mary are often asked about swing dance events - - what's the event like, is the event worth attending, etc.... So we're providing info on a few (of the very many!) events we've attended over the years called - - What’s the Scoop? Click on this link to get the scoop!