Testimonials

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“Thanks for the great music and the Lindy Hop demo – you and Mary should come back again soon!”  A.B., Firday Night Fare at Wesley Village, Wilmore, KY, May 2023.


“You REALLY made the event special.  A special thank you for all your support and all you do for KJRO!”  Miles Osland, University of Kentucky (UK) School of Music, co-director of the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra (KJRO), Swingin’ at Sunset event, Keeneland Race Course, October 2009.


“Swingin’ on Main was amazing!  Thank you for everything you do, and for organizing that event.  You both are such great people with great hearts.”  B.S., June 2013.


“Thank you for all the great instruction that you guys have given us over the years.  The dance scene down here couldn’t exist without you two, and for that we are very grateful”.  T.S., May 2009.



“Thank you for sharing your love, talent and knowledge with the students….Many of our students have said the class was already a highlight of their semester.  We had a blast!”   S.T., Oct. 2014.


“What you two are doing is fun, fun, fun!  And we like it.  Keep it up!”  C.K., September 2011.


“I’m writing to thank you both for all of your encouragement and helping me become a swing dancer.  I am so proud to be a part of the swing dance community along with the Rhythm Cats.”  O.R., June 2009.


“Thank you for the effort that you put into teaching and promoting Lindy Hop.  You guys do a fantastic job.  Thank you for hosting the battle of the “Big Bands” last Saturday evening – a fabulous time was had by all.”  H.C., April 2012.


“I’ve been to several Hepcats events, and had a blast!  Thanks for putting on all of this great stuff for us!”  A.D., January 2011.


“You guys ‘stole’ the show!  I don’t know if you could hear the calls from the audience and their hand-clapping – but they really ‘dug’ you guys!  We hope you will be back next year!”  A.E., event organizer on the Rhythm Cats performance at the Lyric Theater, April 2011.


“You all did fantastic, and I got so many great compliments on your performance.  I hope we can work with you again in the future!”  C.M., event organizer for the Mr. University of Kentucky (UK) Pageant, October 2011.


“I wanted to thank you all for all your hard work putting the weekend events together.  I had a really good time and learned a whole lot.” L.C., January 2012.


“Hey Mike, we don’t need any of those national instructors…..we got you guys!”  J.B., December 2009.


“In Recognition of Your Untiring and Selfless Contributions to the Lexington Swing Dance Community.”  Hepcats 2009-2010 Performance Groups, the Rhythm Cats and Razz Ma Tazz, May 2010.


“Thank you both from me and many others as we enjoy the work of swing dance.  It’s a neat part of the good life!”  T.E., December 2011.


“Thank you for working with me and the Student Activities Board (SAB) for our dance program.  I personally had a blast and received great feedback from other participants.”  C.H., SAB Program Event Manager, November 2007.


“Appreciate all you do to keep the dance alive & kicking.”  V.H., October 2011.


“Thank you for being a part of the Class Reunion.  All the guests loved your dancing and the music was perfect for them.”  G.B., University of Kentucky (UK) Class of 1958 Golden Reunion, October 2008.


“Thank you for providing excellent instruction and a fun atmosphere during the Hepcats lessons.”  H.C., March 2012.


“I can’t thank you enough for the terrific evening you spent with us!  Everyone had such a great time.  You truly inspired all of us.”  C.T., SCAPA Arts Facilitator, February 2010.


“Thanks for keeping swing dancing alive in Lexington and providing high quality dance events.  Your efforts are really appreciated!”  B.C., June 2008.