Hepcat Swing

After a couple of late pivots, HepcatSwing is very excited to formally announce our Early Fall Lesson Mini-Series of classes. (sorry for a couple of necessary last minute adjustments that had to be made)

Mike will be bringing his Wonder Lab
Toby is ready to Pre-Heat your dancing before the BBStew
Becca will expand and inspire your Solo Jazz skills
Amy has her Cool Moves... bbbrrr!!!

You will find full details and registration on our website - https://hepcatswing.com/mini-series-classes/

Blues & Balboa Stew is an amazing workshop weekend we are hosting at HepcatSwing. It features Dan Repsch an internationally renowned instructor & DJ from Montreal.

There will be 10+ Hours of Lessons and 3 social dances (including live band KW Kool Big Band). Sept 25-27, 2026.

The Early Bird Price ($140 Members/Student & $150 General) is extended to Thursday Sept 3rd at midnight. Saving you $30.

For full details… https://hepcatswing.com/event/blues-and-balboa-stew/

HepcatSwing will host a live band dance on Monday August 31st featuring the band Free Ride.

Lesson = 7:30-8:30pm
Live Band = 8:00-10:00pm

General = $20
Member/Student = $15

Come join the fun!

HepcatSwing is hosting a live band dance on Monday August 31st featuring the band Free Ride.

Lesson = 7:30-8:00pm
Live Band = 8:00-10:00pm

General = $20
Member/Student = $15

HepcatSwing Studio = 42 Erb St E, Waterloo

Come join the fun!!!

We are back for our final Dance It Off Tuesday on Aug 25th. We will follow-up with another Welcome Wednesday on Aug 26th.

Dance It Off Tuesday (DIOT) will take place in Uptown Waterloo Public Square from 7-10pm. It will feature live music with the KW Kool Big Band and dance lessons from HepcatSwing. FREE!!!

Welcome Wednesday will happen in the HepcatSwing Studio (42 Erb St E, Waterloo) from 8-9pm. It is an opportunity for new dancers from the greater KW community (like those from DIOT) to try swing dancing with us. Just $10!!!

We look forward to seeing fresh and familiar faces this week.

Let's finish summer with a BANG!!! Not 1 but 2 LIVE BAND DANCES. We are bringing the Wyndham Gardens Band (thanks Tobias & Guelph swing scene) & Free Ride (back by popular demand) to the HepcatSwing studio.

Looking at you KW ( ), London ( .on), Hamilton ( ) and ???

Who is coming out? Let us know...😊

Great time at the BarnYard Bash on Saturday. We had KW ( ), Hamilton ( ) and London ( .on) all attending. Thanks to Jeff Stagger for hosting, Tara for organizing, Sarah and Jeff Benoit helped set-up. Extra thanks to everyone who attended this unique event.

See everyone next year!!!

Ready for some more swing dancing on Monday? Join us at Hepcat’s studio Monday evening for an intro lesson and social dance! ⭐️

Only $12 for general admission and $10 for students & members (includes the lesson)! All you need to bring is yourself and your dancing shoes, no partner or experience necessary! 💃