Saturday, June 27, we’ll be swinging to music chosen for us by professional dance instructor and winner of three UCWDC world championships, Joanne LaPierre. Joanne instructs a broad spectrum of dancers in country western, ballroom, and popular social partner dances, and for this special event in addition to being our DJ she’ll be providing a free lesson in line dancing. See some of her own dance moves here. Note that this will be the last HCD Swing Jam dance before our annual summer break.
Not enough swing for you? Check out HCD’s other swing-dance events, HCD West Hartford Swing, held in West Hartford (of course) usually on the first Friday evening of every month. More information here.
THE PARTICULARS
On the fourth Saturday evening of every month (except July and August) lovers of swing gather from 8:00–10:30 at Temple Beth Torah in Wethersfield for the HCD Swing Jam. Though swing is not the only draw (our professional DJs also throw in the occasional waltz, Latin, foxtrot, hustle, and night club two-step), it is the main event. Also, there’s a free lesson featuring swing and other dances from 7:15–8:00. See a video of one of our dances here.
ADMISSION
General admission to the dance is $10.00, $8.00 for students (with school ID, please), and free for volunteers. If you’d like to be included on our roster of prospective volunteers, complete the form at the bottom of this page, including your name, email address, and “I’D LIKE TO BE A PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER” in the Subject field.
Some of the swingers at the 2023 Halloween HCD Swing Jam, an annual event. See more photos here.
View a video of a typical HCD Swing Jam here.
The HCD Swing Jam Committee is made up of (l. to r.) Lisa (chair), Phil, Susan, Chris, Savio, and Tommy (not pictured).
The HCD Swing Jam Committee will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Get in touch with them concerning HCD Swing Jams by completing the form below.
