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!

Calendar


Last updated January 26th, 2012

2012

February March April May June July August

February 2012
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Saturday,
February 4th, 2012

Spread the news, it's a Hepcats...
Swing Dance!
8 pm-12 midnight. 
Location: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.
Special event:  Jill & Jack Dance contest! 
In a Jill & Jack dance contest, the girls lead and the guys follow.  Winners based on audience applause.  This event should be a lot of fun!

Click here for more info.

Mondays,
Feb. 6, 13 & 20, 2012

Hepcats swing dance classes
Location:  Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

Saturday,
February 11th, 2012

Be a sweetheart and save me a dance at the Hepcats....
Valentine Swing Dance!
8 pm-12 midnight.
Location: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.  

Two Rhythm Cats performance groups will perform!
Come check out our latest routines as we prepare for some upcoming competitions and events!

 
Click here for more info.

Saturday,
February 18th, 2012

It's the Hepcats "Great Twosomes in History"...
Swing Dance!
8 pm-12 midnight.
Location: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.  
Click here for more info.

February 24th-26th, 2012

Dayton Swing Smackdown, Dayton, OH.  Workshop classes, dancing and competitions.  See their web site for all the info.  Note:  the Rhythm Cats performance group is competing at this event!

March 2012
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Monday,
March 5th,
2012
Learn to Swing Dance
with the Hepcats!

 
Next series of Monday Night
Swing Dance Classes
start March 5th!

Register for classes

The Hepcats offer a variety of high quality, low cost classes that
will put the swing in your step!


Single dancers welcome - no partner required (we rotate partners in class). 
All ages - everyone is welcome!

o Beginner Class:  Mar. 5th-Apr. 2nd, 7:00-7:45 pm.
                                 
       Apr. 16th-May 14th, 7:00-7:45 pm.

Want to learn to swing dance?  This is the class for you!  This class is designed to get you up on the dance floor ASAP and having fun!  No partner required,
single dancers and couples welcome.


Already know some swing dance?  Move beyond "step, step, rock step" and take the challenge to learn the moves to be a Lindy Hopper!


o Intermediate Lindy Hop: 
March 5th-April 2nd, 8:00-8:45 pm.

Continue to build on what you learned in the Beginner Class - once you complete the Hepcats beginner class, you should take this class!

o The Big Apple:  April 16th-May 14th, 8:00-8:45 pm.
Your chance to learn the most famous Lindy Hop line dance of all - - the Big Apple!

Cost: $40 person ($35 students) (for the entire 5 week Class series)

Location for classes: 
Adath Israel Temple, Multi-purpose Room, 124 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY.

Register for classes
 
Saturday,
March 10th, 2012

Sock Hop!
Presented by the
Hepcats8 pm-12 midnight.
Location: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY. 
Click here for more info.

Mondays,
March 12, 19 & 26, 2012

Hepcats swing dance classes
Location:  Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Swing Dance!
Location:  Asbury Seminary Student Center, Wilmore, KY.  Come join the Hepcats as we bring
some jump, jive and wail to Wilmore, KY and Jessamine County! 

Click here for all the info.

Saturday,
March 24th, 2012
Your chance to learn the fun Lindy Hop line dance.......the
Shim Sham!

5:30-7:00 pm - - Class will be taught in two, 45 minute class sessions.
 
The Shim Sham is performed at swing dance events around the world (you see it performed at most Hepcats dances!) and is a fun dance every swing dancer should have in their repertoire.

 
Note:  a lot of the footwork, moves and patterns for the Shim Sham can be used on the social dance floor.  So bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for some cool, new stuff!

After this class, you'll be ready to Shim Sham at the Hepcats "March Madness"
Swing Dance
that night - - and at the Battle of the Big Bands on April 14th!


Instructor: Mary Richardson


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

Cost:  $14 ($12 students) (for both 45 minute class sessions)

No previous dance experience or partner required (hey, the Shim Sham is a line dance!).  Single dancers welcome.

How to Register for this class:
1.  At any Hepcats event (complete a Flyer and provide to Mike or Mary Richardson).

2.  In Person on the day of the class.
Saturday,
March 24th, 2012

It's the Hepcats "March Madness"...
Swing Dance!
8 pm-12 midnight.
Presented by the Hepcats 
Location: 1801 Alexandria Drive (Arthur Murray Dance Studio), Lexington, KY.
Click here for more info.

March 29-April 1, 2012

Balboa Rendezvous, San Diego, CA, presented by Joel Plys of 2PlySwing.  One of the premier events in the swing dance community for live music for Balboa dancing, workshop classes & competitions.  If you can make it to San Diego, this is a great event to attend.  See the web site for info.

April 2012
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Mondays,
April 2, 2012

Hepcats swing dance classes
Location:  Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

Saturday,
April 14th,
2012

The Hepcats and the Univ. of Kentucky School of Music present this....
Battle
of the
Big Bands!

That's right, two big bands battle it out in the Grand Ballroom
for supremacy and braggin' rights!


The Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra
Consisting of the finest and most talented faculty, alumni and musicians from Kentucky area colleges
and universities.  Click here for more info on the band.


versus
The Univ. of KY Jazz Ensemble
Consisting of the most talented students in the award winning and nationally recognized Univ. of Kentucky
Jazz Studies program.  Click here for more info on the band.



•  Swing Dance Lesson, 7:30 - 8:00 pm

•  Dancing from 8:00 pm - 'til Midnight

•  Dance contest!

•
  Performance by the Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop performance group.

•
  Dress to impress - vintage attire encouraged.

•  Complimentary Refreshments.


Tickets:
• Early Bird Special: $10 (thru March 13); • In Advance: $15 (thru April 9)
• At the Door:  $20

How to Get Tickets

1. On-Line using a credit card: Register for Big Band Swing Dance on Eventbrite

2.  In Person: 
see Mike or Mary Richardson at any Hepcats event
(we're normally at the DJ table, next to the Info Table)


3.  By Mail: 
order must must be postmarked by Mar. 13 for the Early Bird price,
and Apr. 9 for the In Advance price.  Click here to download a ticket order form
.

Click here for all the event info.

Mondays,
April 16, 2012

Hepcats swing dance classes
Location:  Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

Monday,
April 16th,
2012

Want to challenge yourself and see how far you can take your swing dancing?

The Rhythm Cats Lindy Hop performance

group is the place for you!

------------------------------------------------------
5 Week Practice Session for
New Members starts Monday, Apr. 16th!


o Intensive instruction on Lindy Hop technique - plus you'll learn some fun, high energy and dynamic moves and footwork you can use on
the social dance floor!


o Get a jump on learning intermediate/advanced material as the
Rhythm Cats
prep for Fall 2012 activities.


o Want to take your swing dancing to the next level?  Want to be a part of
 the best and most bad@%* swing dancers in Lexington/central KY? 
Then see you on Monday, Apr. 16th!


o  Dues:  $20 for the 5 week practice session.

Where/When:  Initial orientation on Monday, Apr. 16th, 8:45 pm
(right after the Hepcats 8:0-0-8:45 pm Big Apple Class),
Adath Israel Temple, Multi-purpose Room, 124 N. Ashland Ave., Lex., KY.


 
Question:  contact Mike Richardson, 859-420-2426, info@luv2swingdance.com.

Mondays,
April 23 & 30, 2012

Hepcats swing dance classes
Location:  Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

   

April 20-22, 2012

DC Lindy Exchange (DCLX), Washington, DC.  Lots of dancing in the nation's capital.  See their web site for all the info.
Saturday, April 28th, 2012

"Bluegrass Balboa Blast" Workshop, 1:00-5:30 pm.  Beginner & Intermediate Balboa classes offered.  See the workshop web page for all the info.

Saturday,
April 28th, 2012

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

May 2012
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Mondays,
May 7 & 14, 2012

Hepcats swing dance classes
Location:  Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave.

   

June 2012
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June 2, 2012

Swingin' on Main, Lexington's annual street dance.  More info to follow.
Thursday-Sunday,
June 7-10, 2012
All Balboa Weekend, presented by GetHepSwing.  Location:  Holiday Inn, Independence, OH (about 15 miles south of Cleveland).  One of the premier Balboa events in the swing dance community for live music for dancing, workshop classes, and competitions.  This is one of the best weekend events for swing dancers that want to learn and improve their Balboa, and attend a fun event!  See their web site for info.

July 2012
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Thursday-Sunday,
July 26-29, 2012

Camp Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA.  One of the premier events in the swing dance community for live music for dancing, workshop classes, and competitions.  If you can make it to LA, this is a great event to attend.  See their web site for all the info.

August 2012
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December 2012
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Mon., Dec. 31, 2012 New Year's Eve.

January 2013
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See you on the dance floor!


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