Resources

Useful Links

These links are provided only as a service to web users. Inclusion on this page does not constitute approval or endorsement by the Hepcats. If you would like a link added, contact Mike Richardson at 859-420-2426; info@luv2swingdance.com.

Dance Related Links

Lexington, KY
Richmond, KY
Louisville, KY
Cincinnati/N. KY
Columbus, OH
Cleveland, OH
Dayton, OH
Athens, OH
Indianapolis, IN
Chicago, IL

Milwaukee, WI

St. Louis, MO
Kansas City, KS
Knoxville, TN
Nashville, TN
Memphis, TN
Raleigh, NC
Winston-Salem, NC
Atlanta, GA
Tampa, FL
Orlando, FL
Austin, TX

New York City
Washington, DC
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Pittsburgh, PA
Denver, CO
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Sacramento, CA
Portland, OR

Outside the U.S.:

London, England
Toronto, Canada
Europe

Worldwide:

The LindyHop.com. A fairly comprehensive compilation of swing dance related web sites.

Info for Swing Dance Events in the U.S. & Around the World

Shoes & Merchandise Related Links

Music Related Links

Dance Related Links:

Lexington, KY: Hepcats! Now, for a bit of shameless self promotion! The Hepcats is the only dance organization in Lexington/central Kentucky that provides instruction in the original swing dances of the 1930's and 40's: Lindy Hop, Balboa and Collegiate Shag. The Hepcats also sponsor several swing dances each year, some with live music, the quality of which is not often seen in Lexington.

Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra (KJRO). KJRO, co-directed by University of Kentucky School of Music Professors Dick Domek and Miles Osland, is a 17-member professional ensemble dedicated to the preservation and performance of jazz music. KJRO is a band that is especially suited for and highly skilled at recreating authentic swing-era arrangements of the great big bands: Jimmie Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Harlan Leonard, to mention just a few. KJRO members consist of the finest and most talented faculty members, alumni and musicians from Kentucky area colleges and universities. Many of the songs KJRO plays are not played very often at live music venues in their original arrangement by your average "big band" or "swing band" due to their technical difficulty. If you get a chance to attend a swing dance (or a concert) featuring KJRO, don't miss it!

Richmond, KY: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Swing Dance Club.

Louisville, KY: Louisville Swing Dance Society.

Cincinnati, OH/Northern KY: CincySwing. Info for the Cincinnati/Northern KY area.

Lee's Junction Big Band Orchestra. A big band orchestra from the Cincinnati, OH area. They normally play one or two Sunday's each month at Jim & Jacks in Cincinnati.

Pete Wagner Big Band Orchestra. A fine big band orchestra that plays lots of gigs, a few of them dance events, to include a Big Band dance each summer at the Old Coney Island Amusement Park in Cincinnati.

Blair Carman & the Belleview Boys. A really fine band from the Cincinnati, OH area that plays great rockabilly and early 50's rock 'n' roll.

Columbus, OH:
Swing Columbus. Ohio State Univ. Swing Dance Club.

Dayton, OH: Swing Out Dayton.
Tom Daugherty Orchestra. Big Band Orchestra, that often features
a re-creation of the Glenn Miller WWII Army-Air Force band.

Cleveland, OH: GetHepSwing. Home of the All Balboa Weekend, one of the premier events in the swing dance community.

Cleveland Swings

Athens, OH: Ohio Univ. Jitterbug Club

Indianapolis, IN:
Naptown Stomp Lindy Hop Society, Indianapolis, IN.

Indiana University Swing Dance Club, Bloomington, IN.

Night Train Swing Club, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

Fountain Square Theatre. This venue hosts twice monthly Friday night swing dances with live music. Depending on the band, this is a nice event to attend (although be aware that the sound acoustics are very poor in the facility).

Chicago, IL: Chicago Swing Dance Society.
Windy Hop.

Knoxville, TN: Knoxville Swing Dance Association.

Nashville, TN: Swing Dance Nashville

Memphis, TN: RedHotLindyHop

St. Louis, MO: St. Louis Lindy Llamas

Washington, DC:
Gotta Swing. Web site for Tom Koener & Debra Sternberg.
They promote numerous swing dance events in the D.C. area.

Jitterbuzz.com. Info on swing dance events in the DC area.

Washington Swing Dance Committee. A non-profit organization that sponsors lots of dances in the DC area.

Swing Out D.C. Web site with a nice calendar listing D.C. area swing dance happening.

Baltimore, MD: Charm City Swing.

New York City: Yehoodi.com.

Boston, MA: Hop to the Beat Dance Studio.

Tampa, FL: Swing Gang.

Orlanda, FL:
Orlando Swing. Flyin' Footwork.

Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Swing-Era Dance Association.
Atlanta Swing & Lindy Hop.
Georgia Tech Swing Dance Association.

Raleigh, NC: Triangle Swing Dance Society. Info on
the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina.

Winston-Salem, NC: Piedmont Swing Dance Society.
Info on the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina.

Kansas City, KS: Kansas City Lindy Hop Society.

Milwaukee, WI: Cream City Swing.

Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Swing.

Austin, TX:
Austin Swing Syndicate. Four on the Floor.

San Francisco, CA: SFLindyHop!
Northern California Lindy Society.   Balboa Feet.

Denver, CO: 1NewGroove.      23 Skidoo.
Colorado Swing Dance Network.
CMDance Organization.

San Diego, CA:
2PlySwing. Web site for Joel & Alison Plys.
Swingorama. Lindy Hop and swing in San Diego.

Sacramento, CA: Midtown Stomp. Info on the Sacramento, CA area.

Portland, OR: Westside Swing.

Los Angeles, CA: Southern Calif. Lindy Society. Swing dance related information, to include places to dance, bands, vintage clothing, links, etc.

Orange County Swing. Info on Orange County Swing Dance Club events.

Rhythm Club. Weekly swing dances and classes.

Southern California Swing Forum. Info on swing and Lindy Hop events in Southern California.

The Swing Times. Info on swing and Lindy Hop events in and around the Los Angeles area.

One2Swing. Ben and Sheri's web site, info on Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles County) events.

Toronto, Canada:
Toronto Lindy Hop. Odd Socks.

London, England:
London Swing Dance Society.
The Lindy Circle. SwingLand.

Europe: World of Swing. Marcus & Barbl's web site, Munich, Germany.

Herrang Dance Camp. Web site for the famous month long workshop in Sweden.

HepTown. Web site based out of the southern part of Sweden and Denmark.

Info for Swing Dance Events in the U.S. & Around the World:
Lindy Exchange Homepage. This page is a good source of information on the dates for various Lindy Hop Workshops and Exchanges that take place throughout the year in locations all over the U.S. and overseas.

Swing out of Town.com. Another good source for info on swing dance events throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Shoes & Merchandise Related Links:

Local Stores

Casey's Heel Quick & Shoe Repair, Woodhill Shopping Center, Lexington, KY. 859/268-0195. A good place to get that thick chrome leather affixed to the bottom of your shoes.

On Line Retailers

DanceStore.com-Good source for some of swing dance items, including general dance attire, video tapes, hard sole shoes, etc. International Male-This web site sells wide leg Gabardine pants that some swing dancers like to wear. Savoy Swing Dance Shop. Good source for video tapes & shoes.	Re-Mix Shoe Company Muffy's-On Line Source for Saddle Shoes TC Swingin' Hepcats-Good source for video tapes. Shady Lady Clothing Dancing Daughters

Music Related Links:

Swing Music Info-From the Hepcats Music Info web page.

All Music Guide-Good source for info on different genres and styles of music.

Solid. This is a nice on-line encyclopedia of "lounge, big band, classic jazz and space-age sounds".

Ron's Swing CD Review. This is a nice web site that reviews CDs for "Musicality and Lindyability".

Black Cat Rockabilly. A web site in Europe with lots of info, including the lyrics to hundreds of songs.

Other:

Retro Radar - A web site with information about what’s happening in the area of vintage Americana.

Atomic Magazine-"The Essential Guide to Retro Culture". The magazine is not published but the web site is active.

For questions or information about Hepcats activities, contact Mike Richardson,
Email, info@Luv2SwingDance.com; or 859-420-2426.