Swing Jam

UPCOMING HCD SWING JAMS

Saturday, February 22, get ready to swing (and do other dances) to one of Northhampton’s (and our) favorite DJs, Joni Fraser. Joni has spun the tunes for us many times before, and to great acclaim. Meet up with her on Facebook here. And if you’re itching to learn to dance the bachata, Jason Pepin will be with us to teach this dance form that originated in the Dominican Republic but is now danced worldwide.

March 22: DJ Ron McCarthy, who will also teach beginner cha-cha.
April 26: DJ Dave Elwell with hustle lesson by Savio Cheng and Megan Tierney.
May 24: DJ Kelly Wybieracki, who will also teach the foxtrot.
June 28: DJ Kristie Mullins, who will also teach the rhumba.


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.

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