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!

Top Cat Challenge!
Dance Contest


What are the prizes?

This is a split the pot contest.

Jack & Jill Contest.  Entry fee is $5 per person.  The winning Jack & Jill will each split 50% of the pot.  Of the remaining 50%, the 2nd place Jack & Jill will each split 60% and the 3rd place Jack & Jill will each split the remaining 40%.
 
Couples Contest.  Entry fee is $10 per couple.  The winning couple will receive 50% of the pot.  Of the remaining 50%, the 2nd place couple will receive 60% and the 3rd place couple will receive the remaining 40%.

Top Cat Challenge

The Hepcats believe that competition type activities (of course, friendly and fun competitions) are beneficial to helping improve any Lindy Hop/Balboa dance scene.  One of the best ways for an individual to take their swing dancing to the "next level" is to participate in jam circles, a performance group, a couples contest, a Jack and Jill contest, etc.  These activities get the competitive juices flowing and are often a catalyst for individual improvement. 

And friendly and healthy dance competitions also bring excitement and enthusiasm to the swing dance scene, and often inspire other swing dancers to take their dancing to the next level!

     Jack & Jill Contest
If you're new to competing, this is the contest for you!  You'll enter as an individual and dance with randomly chosen partners through 3-4 rounds at different tempos of music.  Jack & Jill contests are a lot of fun -- so whether you're new to competing or a more experienced competitor, sign up for this contest!

Schedule/Rules

This contest takes place at approx. 10:30 pm.  Each dancer will dance with at least 3 other dancers to a slow, medium and fast tempo song.
Leaders and followers will be selected individually to advance to the finals, but will be judged on how well they dance with their partner. 
 
Anything goes for the Jack & Jill and Couples contest, but be sure what you do on the dance floor is safe!

Couples Contest
These are the contests that offer a lot of excitement, creativity, and fun - for audience members and competitors alike!  So get yourself a dance partner, enter this contest, and strut your stuff!

Schedule/Rules

This contest takes place at approx. 10:45 pm.
There will be a non-judged all skate, followed by 2-3 heats, with each couple dancing to 2-3 songs at middle-fast tempos.

Judging

What is the judging criteria?  Here are some areas that will be emphasized by the judges:
 
Technique.  Technical expertise, execution of moves, footwork
Style.  Lindy Hop and/or Balboa style
Partnership.  Partner connection, lead/follow technique
Musicality. Dancing to the music, timing, expression
Presentation.  Fun to watch, appearance, overall look and performance

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Hepcat animation
Calling all Hepcats & Kittens-

it's time to strut your stuff
(and maybe win some cash)!


When?
Saturday, April 14th

At the Hepcats/UK School of Music
Battle of the Big Bands


How do I sign up/enter?
  Sign up at any Hepcats events, see Mike or Mary, or email Mike at info@Luv2SwingDance.com.

Sign up at the Dance on April 14th
(see Mike at the DJ/sound table).


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


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