Saturday, November 22, we’ll be joined again by one of our favorite DJs, “seasoned blues roots professional drummer” Allan Winshell. See and hear him playing with the band Good Rockin’ Marty here, hook up with him on Facebook here, and enjoy his personally curated musical dance selections at this special event, which will include a free salsa lesson.
2025
♦ December 27: DJ Ron McCarthy with nightclub-two-step lesson.
2026
♦ January 24: DJ Ken Merrifield with country-two-step lesson.
♦ February 28: DJ Kristie Mullins with cha-cha lesson.
♦ March 28: DJ Dave Elwell with bachata lesson..
♦ April 25: DJ Joni Fraser with lesson TBD.
♦ May 23: TBD
♦ June 27: TBD
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.