The
Rhythm Cats!


What is the Rhythm Cats?  The Rhythm Cats is a swing dance performance group sponsored by the Hepcats, Lexington, KY.

Team Director/Choreographer:  Mary Richardson
Activities Coordinator:  Mike Richardson
 
How do I participate/when are rehearsals?  To participate, you simply attend rehearsals!  Rehearsals are currently on Monday nights.  Contact Mike Richardson at 859-420-2426 or info@luv2swingdance.com for current rehearsal info.
 
Want the Rhythm Cats to perform for your event?  Contact Mike Richardson at info@luv2swingdance.com, or 859-420-2426.

Got an event coming up and want some Swing Dancers to entertain, energize, and spice things up? The Rhythm Cats can help you out!  We can come and help get the event started at a high energy, liven up the event throughout the evening, or just add some atmosphere to the joint!

 
Mission:  The mission of the Rhythm Cats is to elevate the level of swing dancing and public awareness in the Lexington/central Kentucky area about swing dancing by providing a creative, fun and safe outlet for those swing dancers that want to participate in a performance group.
 
Mike & Mary's Vision for the Rhythm Cats:

We want the Rhythm Cats to become an enriching part of the Lexington/central Kentucky community, and also provide a creative outlet for individual dancers interested in pursuing swing dance more deeply and intensively.  Participation in Rhythm Cats activities will help swing dancers develop not only individually, but also as a group.  The Rhythm Cats will require commitment from its member, but will also provide a place for those who can only dedicate time or energy in a limited way. 

 
Goals and Objectives:
● weekly rehearsals (in the spring and fall)
● performances as opportunities arise
● development of Lexington/central KY area swing dancers individually and as a group
● participation as a performance group in local, regional and national swing dance events
 
Participation:  A person’s current ability level is not important, although basic proficiency in Lindy Hop and/or Balboa is helpful.  As a member of the Rhythm Cats, we’ll all learn some really cool steps, patterns and moves.  For those with little experience, the desire to develop as a Lindy Hop and Balboa dancer is key.  For those more experienced Lindy Hop and Balboa dancers, the desire to continue to grow and develop is key.

Note:  it is the sole decision of the Team Director and Activities Coordinator on the acceptance of individuals as a Rhythm Cats member; and on the participation of individual members in the any rehearsal, activity or event.
 
Style:  The Rhythm Cats will emphasize Lindy Hop and Balboa styles of swing dance.  While we want to develop a uniform team “look”, individuals are encouraged to develop their own unique style and dancing personality within that Lindy Hop and Balboa framework.
 
Personal Improvement:  Team members are strongly encouraged to continue working on improving their dance skills outside of the performance group.  Sign up for classes, attend workshops, practice, go to Hepcats swing dances, become a “student” of the teaching, learning and evaluating process for Lindy Hop and Balboa, etc.  Team members are encouraged to participate in Jam Circles at swing dances they attend.  In addition,  team members are also encouraged to participate in local, regional, and national competitions as individual dancers, i.e. Jack & Jill, Jill & Jack, Couples Contest, etc.  The Rhythm Cats plan on competing in local and regional team competitions; and as a long term goal, in a national competition.
 
Dues:  Monthly dues, $20 a month.
 

Any questions about any of the above info, contact
Mike Richardson at info@Luv2SwingDance.com or 859-420-2426.

 

Thanks!


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The Rhythm Cats
next performance:

Saturday, Feb. 21 - 
the
Rhythm Cats will give a performance of the routine they'll perform at the
Dayton Swing Smackdown.


 


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