UPCOMING HCD SWING JAMS
September 28 will be the first dance of our new season, and for this special kickoff event we’ll be swinging to music especially selected for us by DJ Prudence Sloan (who, by the by, also happens to be a member of the HCD Board). The free dance lesson will be lead by Joel Silvestro, who will be showing us how to waltz.
♦ October 26: DJ Allan Winshell, with Willie Rios teaching salsa.
♦ November 23: DJ Tricia Lea, who will also teach west coast swing.
♦ December 28: DJ Wendy Nelson, who will also teach line dancing.
♦ January 25: DJ Joanne Lapierre, who will also teach country two step.
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 last annual Halloween HCD Swing Jam. 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.