Welcome to the Homepage of the
Hepcats!
Lexington, KY

 Dedicated to the original swing dances of the 1930's and 40's swing-era,
Lindy Hop, Balboa & Collegiate Shag
, and the great swing music of that era!


Celebrating 11 years of teaching and promoting the best in all things swing dance!


Special
Announcement

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American
Lindy Hop Championships (ALHC) update!

Click here for all the info!

Why Learn to Swing Dance with the Hepcats?

Learn from instructors with the proven knowledge, experience and expertise to get you out on
the dance floor looking cool and having fun!


We teach the original swing dances of the swing-era,
accept no substitutes
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The Hepcats have taught literally thousands of people to swing dance - and we can teach you!  The Hepcats Beginner Class is designed for learning, laughter and fun.  Give it a try!

Our Events
The Hepcats offer a variety of high quality, low cost events.
 
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced class series - only $40 ($35 students)!

Hepcats Saturday Night Swing Dances - only $5!

Swing Dance events with Live Music - Swingin' on Main, June 2nd!

The Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop performance Group.
The best & most bad@&% swing dancers in Lexington/central KY! Want to challenge yourself & see how far you can take your swing dancing?  The Rhythm Cats is the place for you!

And did we mention that swing dancing is good for you?!
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Swing Dancing will help you stay physically fit!
Men's Health magazine named Lexington the least active city
in the nation. Obviously they haven't been to a
Hepcats event!

It's a great way to meet people!

The Swing Era =
great music & great dancing!!

 

Swing Dancing --
it's not that hard -- You can learn!

If you can count to 8
you can learn to swing dance!!

No partner required for Hepcats classes -
single dancers and couples welcome.


What's Next?


You read it here first - announcing the next Hepcats....
SWING
DANCE!

8:00 pm - 12 midnight (or later?!)

Saturday, May 19th

o Swing dance lesson, 8:15-9:00 pm

o Complimentary Refreshments

o Lots of dancing to great swing music, 9 pm -12 midnight

Special Events:
o The Hepcats have been teaching a Big Apple class.  The Big Apple is the most famous
Lindy Hop "line dance" of all.  We'll "debut" the Big Apple at this Swing Dance!

o We'll also recognize the academic achievements of a couple of Hepcats and,
unfortunately, say "Goodbye, till we see you again" to some Hepcats that are moving.


Location:  1801 Alexandria Drive  
(Arthur Murray Dance Studio, in Gardenside Plaza, across from Kroger)

Click here for all the info.

See you there!


Saturday, June 23rd:

Lindy Hop
Crash Course!


1:00-5:30 pm
Your chance to learn to swing dance with
the Hepcats in 1/2 a day!

Want to learn to Swing Dance?  This is your chance to learn to swing dance with the Hepcats  in 1/2 a day!  For this workshop we'll learn the original swing dance:  Lindy Hop.  Lindy Hop is the original swing dance from the big band swing-era and is built around 8 count patterns and requires good lead and follow skills and technique. 
Accept no substitutes - learn Lindy Hop and get hep to the jive!

Cost:  In Advance: $35 ($30 students);   At the Door: $40 ($35 students)

 Cost includes admission to the Hepcats Swing Dance on June 23rd, 8 pm - 12 midnight.

 Location: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.

Click here for all the workshop info.


Saturday, June 2nd:

SWINGIN' ON  MAIN!
Lexington's annual street dance!
7-11 pm      Admission:  FREE!

Location:  Court House Plaza, corner of Short and Limestone Streets.

(Click here for map and parking info).
 

 

o Swing dance lesson, 7-8 pm.


o Dance contest.


o Refreshments & snacks available.

Featuring music by the......
Gas
House Gorillas
All the way from New York City!
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Swingin’ on Main is sponsored by Lexington-Fayette
Urban County Government's
Parks & Recreation Div., with support provided by the
Hepcats & Lex. Arthur Murray.
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The Hepcats are proud to support this
event for the 10th year!


Swingin' on Main ends at 11 pm, but that is way too early for Hepcats to stop dancing....
so make your way to the Hepcats....

"After Swingin' on Main" Late Night Dance Party!
11:30 pm - 2:30 am.
$5.00, include complimentary refreshments. 

Location for Late Night:  1801 Alexandria Dr. (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.

For map & directions, click here.

Everyone is invited!

Questions?  Contact Mike at 859-420-2426;  info@Luv2SwingDance.com.


Summer Swing
Practice Sessions!

When:  Mondays, May 21st - August 27th, 7:00-9:30 pm (no session May 28th)

Where:
  Adath Israel Temple, Multi-purpose Room,
124 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY
(air-conditioned facility!).  Adath Israel Temple is located at
124 N. Ashland Ave., right off Richmond Rd., about one block from Magee's Bakery.  For directions and maps, click here.


What / Who:  Open practice sessions, everyone is invited!
o Keep your swing dancing in shape & sharp during the summer, work on new moves, share ideas, etc...
o Sound system and great music provided by the Hepcats.

Cost:  $3 each session, to help defray the cost of rent for the facility.
Purchase a multi-session pass and save - All 14 sessions: $31;   10 sessions: $25;   5 sessions: $14.
See Mike or Mary Richardson, or Owen Richetti at any Hepcats event to purchase a pass;
or purchase a pass at the door on Monday nights.

More Info / Questions?  Contact one of the following:

o Owen Richetti, 859-621-3213;  F1xer07@yahoo.com

o Mike Richardson, 859-420-2426;  info@Luv2SwingDance.com


Learn to Swing Dance
with the
Hepcats!

 The Hepcats next series of weekly swing dance classes
start Monday, September 10th.

Class description and registration info should be available on/about June 1st.


Great Music at Hepcats Events!


Other than actually learning to swing dance, the cornerstone of swing dancing is the music.
The Hepcats believe the music is important, and that it's impossible to separate the music from the dance.

More info about the great music at Hepcats events:

 
Hepcats/UK School of Music Big Band Swing Dance Collaborations.
 
Hepcats regular Swing Dances (1-3 times a month).
 
The Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra, the Hepcats favorite band!
 
Artist Spotlight Fletcher Henderson.

Watch some Hepcats in action!

Click here for some videos of Hepcats cuttin' a rug!


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Upcoming Events at a Glance
(click on the link or scroll down for more info)
Next Hepcats Swing Dance
Sat., May 19th

Summer Swing Practice Session

Mon., May 21st

Swingin' on Main

Sat., Jun. 2nd (7-11 pm)

"After Swingin' on Main" Dance Party
Sat., Jun. 2nd (11:30 pm - 2:30 am)


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Hepcats - celebrating 11 years of promoting the best in all things swing dance!

Your support of the Hepcats throughout the year allows us to sponsor regular swing dances (1-3 times a month), support and sponsor events with live music such as Swingin' on Main and the Hepcats/UK School of Music Big Band Swing Dances, sponsor Lindy Hop performance groups and provide high quality, low cost
swing dance classes.


Thanks for your support of the Hepcats!



Questions about Hepcats activities?
Contact Mike Richardson, 859-420-2426; info@Luv2SwingDance.com.














 

Last updated May 15th, 2012