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Sure, classes & workshops are important, but to get better and really enjoy swing dancing, you've got to go out swing dancing!  So, where can I go swing dancing in Lexington/central Kentucky?


Last updated August 24th, 2008


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August 2008
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Saturday,
Aug. 30, 2008
Big Band Swing DanceMusic by the Pete Wagner Big Band Orchestra. 
Location:
Old Coney Island Amusement Park, Moonlight Pavilion, 6201 Kellogg Avenue,
Cincinnati, OH (513/232-8230).  This is a nice event to attend.


Directions from Lexington: About an hour and 45 minutes from Lexington, well worth the drive!
Take I-75 North, to I-275 East; take Exit 72.  Turn right off the exit ramp, Coney Island is on your right.

September 2008
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Fri.-Sun.,
Sep. 5-7, 08

Swing, IN, sponsored by Naptown Stomp, Indianapolis, IN.  Workshop classes, competitions and dancing.  See their web site for all the info.

Saturday,
Sep. 13, 2008

Swing Dance!
Presented by the Hepcats
 

Lexington's favorite place for swing dancing for over 6 years!  Come cut a rug with the Hepcats at this Saturday night swing dance!  DJ's from the Hepcats play the best in big band swing, jump blues, R & B, and early rock-n-roll for your dancing and listening enjoyment.  From slow, to medium, to faster tempos—for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Balboa, there is something for everyone.  This event has lots of energy in a friendly, social atmosphere! Singles, couples, all ages are welcome.  Cost is $5 person.  Complimentary refreshments!

Location:  1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio),
Lexington, KY.  8 pm-12 Midnight.
 
• Free swing dance lesson, 8:15-9 pm
• Complimentary refreshments
• Lots of dancing to great swing music, 9 pm - 'til midnight
• $5 person.
Click here for more info.

Monday,
Sep. 15, 2008
Hepcats
Swing Dance Classes!
 

Beginner and intermediate classes offered;
no partner required, single dancers welcome.
Registration for classes now open!

Location for these classes:  Adath Israel Temple, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

Click here to download a registration form (pdf).
Click here for more info.
Monday,
Sep. 22, 2008
Hepcats swing dance classes. 
Location:  Adath Israel Temple, 124 N. Ashland Ave.
Click here for all the info.
Saturday,
Sep. 27, 2008

Swing Dance, in Richmond, KY.  Location:  Bluegrass Dance Center, 2187 Lexington Road, Building B, Ste. 3, Richmond, KY.  8 pm-12 midnight. 
Click here for all the info.

Monday,
Sep. 29, 2008
Note: NO Hepcats swing dance classes for Monday night, Sep. 29th..

October 2008
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Saturday,
Oct. 4, 2008
Intermediate Lindy Hop Workshop
 

Want to take your Lindy Hop to the next level?  This workshop is for you!

If you've taken the Hepcats Beginner Class, or you're familiar with the Lindy Hop,
you should take this workshop!


You'll learn some cool new moves and variations to expand on the fundamentals, and improve your footwork, connection, and overall technique and style.  After taking this workshop, you'll not only have more moves, but you'll feel more confident on the social dance floor! 

Plus, you'll be ready to break out these moves at the
swing dance that Saturday night
!  

Location for this workshop:  1801 Alexandria Drive
(Arthur Murray Dance Studio, in Gardenside, across from Kroger),
Lexington, KY.  1-6 pm. 

Click here for all the info.  Click here to download a registration form (pdf).

Saturday,
Oct. 4, 2008

Swing Dance, presented by the HepcatsLocation: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.  8 pm-12 Midnight.
Click here for more info.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008

Sunday Afternoon Swing Dance,
at High Bridge Park Pavilion, High Bridge, KY. 
Music by Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie Band.
Click here for all the info.

Mondays,
Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2008
Hepcats swing dance classes. 
Location:  Adath Israel Temple, 124 N. Ashland Ave.
Click here for all the info.
Saturday,
Oct. 18, 2008

Swing meets Salsa!
 
You’re invited to a one-of-a-kind dance party that features
the
hottest dancing & music in town.
7:30 pm - 1:00 am

 

o Swing and Salsa lesson
o Dance contest, and you'll have to impress the judges with
BOTH
 your Swing and Salsa moves!

o Complimentary refreshments.
 
Location for this event:
1801 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY
(Arthur Murray Dance Studio, in Gardenside across from Kroger).


Click here for more info.

Oct. 31-
Nov. 2, 2008

Eastern Balboa Championships, Raleigh, NC.  Classes, competitions and dancing. See their web site for all the info.

November 2008
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Saturday,
Nov. 1,
2008

Swing Dance, presented by the HepcatsLocation: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY. 8 pm-12 Midnight.
Click here for more info.

Mondays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2008 Hepcats swing dance classes. 
Location:  Adath Israel Temple, 124 N. Ashland Ave.
Click here for all the info.
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 15 & 16, 2008 Swingin' the Bluegrass,
the Hepcats annual Weekend Workshop.  Featuring instruction by
Joel Domoe & Melanie Myers, nationally recognized Lindy Hop instructors & performers from Cincinnati, OH.
More info to follow.
Saturday,
Nov. 15, 2008
Big Band Swing Dance,
presented by the Hepcats & the UK School of Music. 

Location: UK Student Center Grand Ballroom, Lexington, KY.
Music by the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra,
consisting of the finest faculty, alumni and musicians from
Kentucky area colleges and universities!

These Big Band Swing Dances are one of the most anticipated dance events of the year -- a local and regional highlight for the swing dance community!

7:30 pm - 12 midnight.

Click here for all the info.

December 2008
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Mondays,
Dec. 1 & 8, 2008
Hepcats swing dance classes. 
Location:  Adath Israel Temple, 124 N. Ashland Ave.
Click here for all the info.
Saturday,
Dec. 6, 2008

Rockabilly Holiday Celebration,
presented by the Hepcats
Location: Adath Israel Temple, 124 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY.
Featuring music by Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys.
Click here for all the info.

Saturday,
Dec. 13, 2008

Swing Dance, presented by the HepcatsLocation: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY. 8 pm-12 Midnight.
Click here for more info.

January 2009
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Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 New Year's Day.
Saturday,
Jan. 10, 2009

Swing Dance, presented by the HepcatsLocation: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY. 8 pm-12 Midnight.
Click here for more info.

Saturday,
Jan. 24, 2009

Swing Dance, presented by the HepcatsLocation: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY. 8 pm-12 Midnight.
Click here for more info.

Saturday,
January 31, 2009

Big Band Swing Dance,
presented by the Hepcats & the UK School of Music. 
Location: UK Student Center Grand Ballroom, Lexington, KY. 
Music provided by the Univ. of KY Jazz Ensemble. 
More info to follow.
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February 2009
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March 2009
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April 2009
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Saturday,
April 25, 2009

Big Band Swing Dance,
presented by the Hepcats & the UK School of Music.
Location: UK Student Center Grand Ballroom, Lexington, KY. 
Music provided by the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra.
More info to follow.
Save the date and mark your calendar for this event!

May 2009
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June 2009
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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Swingin' on Main!   Lexington's annual street dance, corner of Main Street and Broadway.  7-11 pm.  Admission:  FREE!  More info to follow.

June 11-14, 2009

All Balboa Weekend, presented by GetHepSwing, Cleveland, OH.  One of the premier events in the swing dance community for live music for dancing, workshops classes, and competitions.  See their web site for all the info.

July 2009
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July 30-
Aug. 2, 2009

 Camp Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA.  One of the premier events in the swing dance community for live music for dancing, workshops classes, and competitions.  See their web site for all the info.

See you on the dance floor!


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