We have one of the biggest swing dances in the area with over 150 people attending each month. Attendees have a variety of dance experience (including none) and come from all walks of life and ages. You will not need to bring a dance partner. We rotate partners during the dance lesson. How often do you get to meet 50-100 new people in under an hour? We provide the highest quality swing dance instruction from some of the nicest, most patient people you will ever meet. Our staff includes regional, national and international swing dance competitors (and winners) in multiple swing dance forms.

WHAT - Open to the public swing dance

WHEN - Friday, June 8th 8-12

WHERE - Lakewood Masonic Temple, 15300 Detroit Avenue

WHO - Anyone may attend.  No previous dance experience or partner needed.  

COST - Dances are $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors with a valid ID. $5 for first-timers.

From 8-9pm Get Hep Swing instructors lead a beginner-friendly, jitterbug lesson. Remember, you do not need a partner.

9-12pm 3 DJs - Bill Mone, Bryan Hlavacek, and Valerie Salstrom will play a fun mix of music that is suitable for a variety of styles of swing dance including - jitterbug, Lindy, Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag, St. Louis Shag, Carolina Shag and old-school West Coast Swing. We will mix it up and keep everyone happy and on the dance floor. You can expect straight up big band swing from the late 1920s until the early 1950s, jump blues, R & B, Motown, Soul, and traditional jazz. Want to hear a particular song? Give us a request and we will see what we can do.

We welcome anyone to join us who has an interest in dance, music, socializing and fun. We don't care what your physical ability or size is, where you are in life, where you are on the spectrum of sexual or gender orientation, what color or creed, or non-creed, you are, you are welcome to join us! Are you a man who wants to learn how to follow or a woman who wants to learn how to lead? That's cool! This idea is not new to the swing dance scene. We are the easiest club to join. If you have an interest, you are in. :)

We love spreading the gospel of swing dancing and we are excited to share the language and culture of this truly American, urban folk dance form with you. It is important for us to let you know that this dance style started in the African-American ballrooms of Harlem, New York in the late 1920s/early 1930s. This dance has a gritty earthiness that is incredibly empowering and joyful. We can't wait for you to experience this conversation of dance with us.

Attire is anything from casual to dressy. The best shoes to wear are comfortable and will allow you to pivot and turn easily.

We make learning to partner dance easy and enjoyable. Please join us the second Friday of every month at the Lakewood Masonic Temple and the last Saturday of every month at the Slovenian Workmen's Home.

Please see www.GetHepSwing.com for the most up to date information on dances, bands playing at the dances, classes, private lessons, school programs, performances and special topic workshops.

For more info, please email Valerie Salstrom; the owner of Get Hep Swing, at info@gethepswing.com