This web page provides general information on Hepcats and some out-of-town events in a monthly list format.  The out-of-town events listed are ones Mike & Mary have either attended or heard good things about from other Lindy Hoppers & Balboa dancers whose opinions we trust.  Note some Lindy Hop events may also have 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 swing dance events all over the world (and even that web site is probably not all inclusive).

Note:   Caveat emptor!  Hyperbole is rampant and commonplace these days, especially in swing dance event promotion on FB, on event web sites, etc.  Words and phrases like “awesome”, “amazing”, “fantastic”, “coolest ever”, “legendary”, “fabulous”, “incredible”, “super amazing”…… are so vastly overused those words have almost lost any real meaning.  It’s a real challenge separating fact from fiction in swing dance event promotion – – so buyer beware!  You can also check out our “What’s the Scoop?“ feature.

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.

(Last updated Dec. 17, 2018)

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Hepcats Fall classes start Sunday, January 27th!

1.  Beginner Class – Learn to Swing Dance with the Hepcats!  Sundays, January 27th – March 3rd, 5:30-6:15 pm.

2.  Balboa –  Dance Fast, Dance Cool!  Sundays, January 27th – March 3rd, 6:30-7:15 pm.

Register in Advance On-line and $ave a few bucks! 

Mike & Mary have taught literally thousands of people to swing dance, and we can teach you – give it a try!

Beginner Class.  For the beginner class series we’ll learn the original swing dance:  Lindy Hop!  Lindy Hop is built around 8 count patterns and requires good lead and follow skills, and good technique. Learn Lindy Hop – and get hep to the jive!

o Already know some swing dance? Don’t settle for “step, step, rock step” – – learn the original swing dance, Lindy Hop!

o The beginner class is also a good class series for those that have a basic or introductory knowledge of Lindy Hop and want to learn and reinforce good Lindy Hop technique, styling and movement.

Cost: $40 ($35 students) for the entire 5 week class series.  Register In Advance On-Line and save $5! (Use promo code Hepcat).

Balboa.  What’s that dance where people shuffle their feet as they dance to fast (and even really fast!) swing music?  Balboa is the dance!  Your chance to learn this fun and unique dance.  No previous dance or Balboa experience required, no partner required, single dancers welcome.

This is also a good class series for those that have a basic or introductory knowledge of Balboa and want to learn and reinforce good Balboa technique, styling and movement.

Cost: $40 ($35 students) for the entire 5 week class series.  Register In Advance On-Line and save $5! (Use promo code Hepcat).