Welcome to the HCD Webpage!

HCD sponsors contra, Cajun/zydeco, swing, and waltz dances in the Hartford, CT area. HCD dances are smoke and alcohol free.  Beginners are more than welcome.  You don't need a partner - Come alone or bring a friend.

Click here for a flyer providing basic information about HCD events.

Waltz and Swing Workshops with Ari Levitt - Saturday, May 5 HCD is pleased to host Waltz and Swing workshops by internationally known dancer Ari Levitt.  Ari has been teaching and performing nationally and internationally for over 25 years. He is well known for his clear, energetic, fun teaching style, for his detailed attention to connection and partnership, and for his ability to translate even the most complex moves into simple, understandable instructions - all of which make him one of the most highly regarded instructors in the field.  Learn more about Ari at his website, www.rolluptherug.com The workshops will be at the Elmwood Community Center, West Hartford.  Pre-registration is recommended, but we will accept walk-ins if the workshop is not full. Waltz in the morning:  Registration is still open.  Please click here for details, directions, and registration form. Swing in the afternoon:  Registration is still open.  Please click here for details, directions, and registration form.

Bad Weather / Emergency Cancellations Please check our webpage or toll-free number (1-888-423-0423) the day of the event - after 3pm for evening events, and after noon for Sunday waltz events

Videos of HCD Events Moses Price's video of our August 2008 DanceFest Video of a recent contra jam session, lesson, and contra dance Video of a recent Mostly Waltz event

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"Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance" - Unknown