UPCOMING HCD SWING JAMS
Saturday, January 25, we welcome in the new year with a very special jam featuring one of our very favorite DJs, Joanne Lapierre, dance instructor at Studio One RI. For this special event Joanne will be teaching country two step in the free lesson. Meet up with her on Facebook here.
2025
♦ February 22: DJ Joni Fraser with beginner bachata lesson from Jason Pepin.
♦ March 22: DJ Ron McCarthy, who will also teach beginner cha-cha.
♦ April 26: DJ Dave Elwell with lesson TBD.
♦ May 24: DJ TBD with lesson TBD.
♦ June 28: DJ TBD with lesson 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 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.