<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Get Hep Swing has been hosting dances at the Lakewood Masonic Temple the SECOND FRIDAY of every month for over 10 years!<br><br>This
is one of THE BIGGEST swing dance in the area! We typically get between 100 and 200 dancers at this monthly
event.<br><br>The highly qualified swing dance instructors from Get Hep
Swing teach a beginner/intermediate jitterbug lesson from 8-9 and
everyone is welcome to partake in that lesson.<br><br>You DO NOT need a
dance partner or any previous dance experience to attend the lesson or
partake in the social dancing that follows.<br><br>We rotate partners
in the pre-dance lesson and you will get the chance to dance with
people of all abilities and ages. Rotating partners is a great way to
get the feel for the true lead/follow aspect of good partnered dancing.<br><br>Participating in the pre-dance lesson is a terrific way to meet a bunch of new people fast!<br><br>*We
do not recommend this; but if you and your dance partner would prefer
to not rotate during the lesson, please step outside of the dance
circle during the lesson as to not interrupt the flow when we change
partners.<br><br>Get Hep Swing provides LIVE MUSIC at 99.9% of their
dances. We only use DJed music for the lessons and band breaks. This
dance form evolved as a response to live music and we believe that it
is important to continue to foster that important bond between dancers
and musicians.<br><br>The band sets run between 9pm and midnight.<br><br>We feature some of the best bands from the area including; but not limited to:<br><br>Hepcat
Revival, The Madison Crawl, Blues DeVille, The Boilermaker Jazz Band,
Blue Lunch, The Dukes of Wail, The Joe Huner Band, The Mike Petrone
Band, Demetrius Steinmetz, etc.<br><br><strong>For exact details on which band is playing where and when, please see <a href="http://www.GetHepSwing.com" target="_blank">www.GetHepSwing.com</a> under the events section. </strong><br><br>The cost is $10 per person and $8 for students with a valid id. <br><br>The
Lakewood Masonic Temple is located at 15300 Detroit Avenue. Right near
the intersection of Detroit and Warren/150th. There is ample and
secure parking behind the venue. There is also plenty of street
parking available. Please enter through the front double doors. This
location is terrific because there are a multitude of wonderful coffee
shops and restaurants very nearby. <br><br>Frequently asked questions.<br><br>What do I wear? <br>Attire
at the dances can range from super casual to VERY dressy. Jeans are
fine. Sweat pants....ummm...not so much. We are a tad more classy
than that. :) Some fellas will bring a towel and a change of shirt
(or two). Think about it. You are basically doing low impact aerobics
for three/four hours. The dryest people usually get asked to dance
more often than the ones who look like they have just crawled out of a
swamp. :D Get the picture??<br><br>What kind of shoes should I wear? <br>A
comfy shoe that has a non-grippy sole is best. The smoother/slicker
the sole the better. Worn out gym shoes work amazingly well. As do
dress shoes with a leather bottom.<br><br>Ladies: Unless you are experienced in dancing in high heels, I would not recommend it.<br><br>You
will notice that some people at the dances are wearing shoes that
appear to not be ideal for dancing. Those people have a secret. They
have modified the bottom of their shoes. <br>They have either had
their "shoe man" grind down the bottom of the sole and attach suede or
maybe they have done the low cost version and covered the sole in duct
tape or athletic tape. <br><br>Do they sell drinks or food at this dance? <br>They
DO sell limited drinks and snacks at the Lakewood dances right at the
front desk. Although the prices for the drinks and snacks are VERY
reasonable you should really check out some of the great restaurants
and coffee shops that downtown Lakewood has to offer. Try 56West just
down the street from the venue. They are YUMMY and VERY reasonably
priced!<br><br>What are the ages of the people that come to the dances? <br>Wow!
That is what is so interesting about swing dancing. It attractes
people of literally ALL ages. We get dancers as young as 13 and as old
as ...umm, they won't tell us, but we think they are retired because
they are tan in the Winter! I would say most people are in their early
twenties to early fifities. Does that help any? Probably not.<br><br>Swing
dancers are a very easy going group of folks who are very friendly and
encouraging. Come join us and find out what you have been missing!<br><br>If you need more information please see <a href="http://www.GetHepSwing.com" target="_blank">www.GetHepSwing.com</a> or phone Valerie (the owner of Get Hep Swing) at 216-374-1927.<br><br>Take care and see you on the dance floor soon!<br><div apple-content-edited="true"> <div style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><div><br>Valerie Salstrom</div><div>Owner of Get Hep Swing, Ltd.</div><div>216-374-1927</div><div><a href="mailto:info@GetHepSwing.com">info@GetHepSwing.com</a></div><div><br></div></div><br><br></div> </div><br></body></html>