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.
Of course with the COVID situation, out-of-town dance events – indeed any type event – is subject to change. So make sure the event is taking place before you depart!
(Last updated January 3rd, 2022)
Hepcats events:
o Saturday, June 4th: Swingin’ on Main, Lexington’s annual street dance, is currently a go! Location: Downtown Lexington, Main & Broadway, across from Triangle Park. More info to follow.
o Other Hepcats events: we’re not quite ready to provide info on the “what or when”. We do plan to get back to teaching classes, sponsoring dances, etc… We’ll update this web site as soon as we have any definite info!
Out-of-town events:
o June 16th-19th: The All Balboa Weekend is currently a go! There really is no debate – when it comes to a combination of high quality instruction, fun social dancing & competitions for Balboa – ABW is the best of the best, it’s really that simple. For Balboa dancers, this is a must attend event!
o Thursday, Feb. 10, 7-10 pm, Blair Carmen & the Belleview Boys play at Jim & Jack's on the River in Cincy. Jim & Jack's has a nice dance floor, and good food.
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Saturday, May 28th, 2022, 7-10 pm: USO Swing Dance & Salute to Veterans at Coney Island, Cincy. Hopefully this event will take place in 2022. More info to follow as we get closer to the event.
This event is sponsored by the Cincinnati Warbirds, with music by the Tom Daugherty Orchestra, featuring their re-creation of the Glenn Miller Army-Air Force WW II band. A fun, and patriotic event to attend.
o Swing' on Main, June 4th, 2022. Lexington's annual street is currently a go! Location: Downtown Lexington, Main and Broadway, across from Triangle Park. Save the date - more info to follow.
o The All Balboa Weekend, June 16th-19th, 2022.
Yes, currently the All Balboa Weekend (ABW) for 2022 is a go! There really is no debate - when it comes to a combination of high quality instruction, fun social dancing & competitions for Balboa - ABW is the best of the best, it's really that simple. For Balboa dancers, this is a must attend event! More info to follow as we get closer to the event.
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Lindy Focus, Asheville, NC, December 27-31, 2022. More info to follow.
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!