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BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hepcat Swing - ECPv6.11.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hepcatswing.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hepcat Swing REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193750Z UID:10000807-1736965800-1736969400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 3 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 2 or the ability to comfortably dance several swing out variations. No partner necessary. \nLindy Hop 3 will pick up where level 2 left off. Are you looking for a challenge? A way to update your swing dancing with new moves? A way to dig deeper into your connection and musicality? Then this course is for you! This is a great class for experienced dancers as well as those continuing their Lindy Hop journey! \n  \nTeachers: Connie and Dylan URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-3-8/2025-01-15/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193835Z UID:10000812-1736969400-1736973000@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n7:30-8:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nThis is a great class to get started with partnered swing dancing and social dancing in general! We will go from the very basics of Lindy Hop and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably. We will also learn some history of the Lindy Hop and why we are still dancing it today. Taking this class would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to refresh their basics or learn a new role. \n  \nTeachers: Dylan and Amy \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-1-10/2025-01-15/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250115T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193911Z UID:10000817-1736973000-1736976600@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Yoga for Dancers DESCRIPTION:6 Weeks of Classes (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12) \nAn approachable\, beginner friendly yoga class designed specifically for dancers. Come to this class to develop strength\, balance\, flexibility\, and control – skills that will directly improve your dancing. \nAlicia teaches accessible\, safe\, slow flow/Hatha yoga. Poses are not about how flexible we are\, but a tool to safely explore and expand our breath and range of motion. There will be a time for relaxation at the end of each class. \nBring your own mat\, and 2 yoga blocks. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/yoga-for-dancers-11/2025-01-15/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250120T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193408Z UID:10000782-1737397800-1737401400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Ballroom Blues 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Monday Jan. 6 – Feb. 10)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nIn an era when Swing was king\, a moderate tempo blues was a welcome opportunity for dancers to slow down\, catch their breath… and maybe take someone else’s breath away with some smooth and stylish moves! \nIn this class\, students will learn the Ballroom Blues fundamentals of pulse\, posture and partnership. This style of dance walks and strolls rather than rocks and rolls. Step variations and turns will be explored and students will use these to navigate the dance floor with confidence. We will learn fancy turns\, promenade\, a dip and how to match our dancing to the music (musicality). Come on out and see what all the fuss is about! \n  \nTeachers: Antoine and Julie-Anne URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/ballroom-blues-1-5/2025-01-20/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193515Z UID:10000788-1737484200-1737487800@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Balboa 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite: None. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nBalboa is a stand-alone dance that falls under the Swing Umbrella of dances. It is danced to very fast swing music. Taking this class is perfect for beginner dancers who would like to learn to do a partner dance. Or\, it would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to learn a new dance style to switch to when the music gets too fast to dance Lindy Hop. \n  \nIn this series\, we will begin with the very basics of Balboa and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably to a full song. The class will include moves such as: the Up Hold Basic step\, the Down Hold Basic step\, Scoot\, Break Turn\, Crossovers and other Bal-Swing Moves. We will also learn about proper connection\, pulse and how to lead and follow Balboa. During all of this\, we will go over the history of Balboa and why we are still dancing it today. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/balboa-1/2025-01-21/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193609Z UID:10000794-1737487800-1737491400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 4A DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11) \n7:30-8:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 3 or you permission from the teacher. \nDrills for Skills! This class is focused on high quality connection\, movement and Lead/Follow skills. It is not a move based class\, but drills based. It will help you develop into a top-notch dancer\, one who is smooth on the dance floor\, has the capabilities of improvising and adding musicality to their dance\, who looks graceful or funky. This is a great class for those continuing their Lindy Hop journey as well as experienced dancers who may not have taken lessons for years\, but would like to clean up their moves. \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-4a-6/2025-01-21/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250121T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193659Z UID:10000800-1737491400-1737495000@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 5C DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)   \n8:30-9:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 4\, or permission from the Teacher. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner to class. \nEach time this level of Lindy Hop is offered\, it changes to meet the needs of the students. Some of the topics may include: rhythmic variations\, connection\, swivels\, breaks\, musicality\, fancy footwork\, 6/10/12/14 count moves\, ochos\, crossovers\, grapevines\, different connection points (wrist\, shoulders\, hips\, ankles). \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-5c-3/2025-01-21/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193750Z UID:10000808-1737570600-1737574200@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 3 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 2 or the ability to comfortably dance several swing out variations. No partner necessary. \nLindy Hop 3 will pick up where level 2 left off. Are you looking for a challenge? A way to update your swing dancing with new moves? A way to dig deeper into your connection and musicality? Then this course is for you! This is a great class for experienced dancers as well as those continuing their Lindy Hop journey! \n  \nTeachers: Connie and Dylan URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-3-8/2025-01-22/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193835Z UID:10000813-1737574200-1737577800@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n7:30-8:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nThis is a great class to get started with partnered swing dancing and social dancing in general! We will go from the very basics of Lindy Hop and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably. We will also learn some history of the Lindy Hop and why we are still dancing it today. Taking this class would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to refresh their basics or learn a new role. \n  \nTeachers: Dylan and Amy \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-1-10/2025-01-22/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250122T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193911Z UID:10000818-1737577800-1737581400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Yoga for Dancers DESCRIPTION:6 Weeks of Classes (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12) \nAn approachable\, beginner friendly yoga class designed specifically for dancers. Come to this class to develop strength\, balance\, flexibility\, and control – skills that will directly improve your dancing. \nAlicia teaches accessible\, safe\, slow flow/Hatha yoga. Poses are not about how flexible we are\, but a tool to safely explore and expand our breath and range of motion. There will be a time for relaxation at the end of each class. \nBring your own mat\, and 2 yoga blocks. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/yoga-for-dancers-11/2025-01-22/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250127T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193408Z UID:10000783-1738002600-1738006200@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Ballroom Blues 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Monday Jan. 6 – Feb. 10)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nIn an era when Swing was king\, a moderate tempo blues was a welcome opportunity for dancers to slow down\, catch their breath… and maybe take someone else’s breath away with some smooth and stylish moves! \nIn this class\, students will learn the Ballroom Blues fundamentals of pulse\, posture and partnership. This style of dance walks and strolls rather than rocks and rolls. Step variations and turns will be explored and students will use these to navigate the dance floor with confidence. We will learn fancy turns\, promenade\, a dip and how to match our dancing to the music (musicality). Come on out and see what all the fuss is about! \n  \nTeachers: Antoine and Julie-Anne URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/ballroom-blues-1-5/2025-01-27/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193515Z UID:10000789-1738089000-1738092600@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Balboa 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite: None. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nBalboa is a stand-alone dance that falls under the Swing Umbrella of dances. It is danced to very fast swing music. Taking this class is perfect for beginner dancers who would like to learn to do a partner dance. Or\, it would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to learn a new dance style to switch to when the music gets too fast to dance Lindy Hop. \n  \nIn this series\, we will begin with the very basics of Balboa and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably to a full song. The class will include moves such as: the Up Hold Basic step\, the Down Hold Basic step\, Scoot\, Break Turn\, Crossovers and other Bal-Swing Moves. We will also learn about proper connection\, pulse and how to lead and follow Balboa. During all of this\, we will go over the history of Balboa and why we are still dancing it today. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/balboa-1/2025-01-28/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193609Z UID:10000795-1738092600-1738096200@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 4A DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11) \n7:30-8:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 3 or you permission from the teacher. \nDrills for Skills! This class is focused on high quality connection\, movement and Lead/Follow skills. It is not a move based class\, but drills based. It will help you develop into a top-notch dancer\, one who is smooth on the dance floor\, has the capabilities of improvising and adding musicality to their dance\, who looks graceful or funky. This is a great class for those continuing their Lindy Hop journey as well as experienced dancers who may not have taken lessons for years\, but would like to clean up their moves. \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-4a-6/2025-01-28/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193659Z UID:10000801-1738096200-1738099800@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 5C DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)   \n8:30-9:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 4\, or permission from the Teacher. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner to class. \nEach time this level of Lindy Hop is offered\, it changes to meet the needs of the students. Some of the topics may include: rhythmic variations\, connection\, swivels\, breaks\, musicality\, fancy footwork\, 6/10/12/14 count moves\, ochos\, crossovers\, grapevines\, different connection points (wrist\, shoulders\, hips\, ankles). \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-5c-3/2025-01-28/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193750Z UID:10000809-1738175400-1738179000@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 3 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 2 or the ability to comfortably dance several swing out variations. No partner necessary. \nLindy Hop 3 will pick up where level 2 left off. Are you looking for a challenge? A way to update your swing dancing with new moves? A way to dig deeper into your connection and musicality? Then this course is for you! This is a great class for experienced dancers as well as those continuing their Lindy Hop journey! \n  \nTeachers: Connie and Dylan URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-3-8/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193835Z UID:10000814-1738179000-1738182600@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n7:30-8:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nThis is a great class to get started with partnered swing dancing and social dancing in general! We will go from the very basics of Lindy Hop and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably. We will also learn some history of the Lindy Hop and why we are still dancing it today. Taking this class would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to refresh their basics or learn a new role. \n  \nTeachers: Dylan and Amy \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-1-10/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193911Z UID:10000819-1738182600-1738186200@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Yoga for Dancers DESCRIPTION:6 Weeks of Classes (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12) \nAn approachable\, beginner friendly yoga class designed specifically for dancers. Come to this class to develop strength\, balance\, flexibility\, and control – skills that will directly improve your dancing. \nAlicia teaches accessible\, safe\, slow flow/Hatha yoga. Poses are not about how flexible we are\, but a tool to safely explore and expand our breath and range of motion. There will be a time for relaxation at the end of each class. \nBring your own mat\, and 2 yoga blocks. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/yoga-for-dancers-11/2025-01-29/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250203T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193408Z UID:10000784-1738607400-1738611000@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Ballroom Blues 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Monday Jan. 6 – Feb. 10)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nIn an era when Swing was king\, a moderate tempo blues was a welcome opportunity for dancers to slow down\, catch their breath… and maybe take someone else’s breath away with some smooth and stylish moves! \nIn this class\, students will learn the Ballroom Blues fundamentals of pulse\, posture and partnership. This style of dance walks and strolls rather than rocks and rolls. Step variations and turns will be explored and students will use these to navigate the dance floor with confidence. We will learn fancy turns\, promenade\, a dip and how to match our dancing to the music (musicality). Come on out and see what all the fuss is about! \n  \nTeachers: Antoine and Julie-Anne URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/ballroom-blues-1-5/2025-02-03/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193515Z UID:10000790-1738693800-1738697400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Balboa 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite: None. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nBalboa is a stand-alone dance that falls under the Swing Umbrella of dances. It is danced to very fast swing music. Taking this class is perfect for beginner dancers who would like to learn to do a partner dance. Or\, it would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to learn a new dance style to switch to when the music gets too fast to dance Lindy Hop. \n  \nIn this series\, we will begin with the very basics of Balboa and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably to a full song. The class will include moves such as: the Up Hold Basic step\, the Down Hold Basic step\, Scoot\, Break Turn\, Crossovers and other Bal-Swing Moves. We will also learn about proper connection\, pulse and how to lead and follow Balboa. During all of this\, we will go over the history of Balboa and why we are still dancing it today. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/balboa-1/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193609Z UID:10000796-1738697400-1738701000@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 4A DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11) \n7:30-8:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 3 or you permission from the teacher. \nDrills for Skills! This class is focused on high quality connection\, movement and Lead/Follow skills. It is not a move based class\, but drills based. It will help you develop into a top-notch dancer\, one who is smooth on the dance floor\, has the capabilities of improvising and adding musicality to their dance\, who looks graceful or funky. This is a great class for those continuing their Lindy Hop journey as well as experienced dancers who may not have taken lessons for years\, but would like to clean up their moves. \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-4a-6/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193659Z UID:10000802-1738701000-1738704600@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 5C DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)   \n8:30-9:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 4\, or permission from the Teacher. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner to class. \nEach time this level of Lindy Hop is offered\, it changes to meet the needs of the students. Some of the topics may include: rhythmic variations\, connection\, swivels\, breaks\, musicality\, fancy footwork\, 6/10/12/14 count moves\, ochos\, crossovers\, grapevines\, different connection points (wrist\, shoulders\, hips\, ankles). \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-5c-3/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193750Z UID:10000810-1738780200-1738783800@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 3 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 2 or the ability to comfortably dance several swing out variations. No partner necessary. \nLindy Hop 3 will pick up where level 2 left off. Are you looking for a challenge? A way to update your swing dancing with new moves? A way to dig deeper into your connection and musicality? Then this course is for you! This is a great class for experienced dancers as well as those continuing their Lindy Hop journey! \n  \nTeachers: Connie and Dylan URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-3-8/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193835Z UID:10000815-1738783800-1738787400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n7:30-8:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nThis is a great class to get started with partnered swing dancing and social dancing in general! We will go from the very basics of Lindy Hop and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably. We will also learn some history of the Lindy Hop and why we are still dancing it today. Taking this class would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to refresh their basics or learn a new role. \n  \nTeachers: Dylan and Amy \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-1-10/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250205T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193911Z UID:10000820-1738787400-1738791000@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Yoga for Dancers DESCRIPTION:6 Weeks of Classes (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12) \nAn approachable\, beginner friendly yoga class designed specifically for dancers. Come to this class to develop strength\, balance\, flexibility\, and control – skills that will directly improve your dancing. \nAlicia teaches accessible\, safe\, slow flow/Hatha yoga. Poses are not about how flexible we are\, but a tool to safely explore and expand our breath and range of motion. There will be a time for relaxation at the end of each class. \nBring your own mat\, and 2 yoga blocks. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/yoga-for-dancers-11/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T170000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20250106T153612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T161530Z UID:10000871-1739106000-1739120400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Swing Rueda Workshop DESCRIPTION:Swing Rueda is a round or wheeled group dance that is adapted from the salsa rueda. Everyone moves in unison to the Lindy Hop figures that are called. There are plenty of partner passes and switches throughout the dance.\n  \nClass 1: 1:00-2:00pm Foundations\nLearn the basic structure and flow of the dance. Review swings outs\, cross body leads\, circles\, turns\, and start your first partner passes and switches.\n\nClass 2: 2:15-3:15pm New Fun Fancy Figures\nExpand your swing rueda repertoire including figures never taught in KW. Traffic jam\, turn style\, reverse\, coca-cola and more.\n\nClass 3: 3:30-4:30pm Charleston Rueda\nWe are taking swing rueda to a whole new level by incorporating Charleston figures. Transition to basic charleston\, dame\, double kick\, slide\, swap and more.\n\nPractice: 4:30-5pm\n\nClasses are $25 each\, or $50 for the whole event.  For members it’s $40 for the whole event or $20 per class. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/swing-rueda-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes,Hepcats Special Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250210T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193408Z UID:10000785-1739212200-1739215800@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Ballroom Blues 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Monday Jan. 6 – Feb. 10)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nNo dance experience necessary! Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nIn an era when Swing was king\, a moderate tempo blues was a welcome opportunity for dancers to slow down\, catch their breath… and maybe take someone else’s breath away with some smooth and stylish moves! \nIn this class\, students will learn the Ballroom Blues fundamentals of pulse\, posture and partnership. This style of dance walks and strolls rather than rocks and rolls. Step variations and turns will be explored and students will use these to navigate the dance floor with confidence. We will learn fancy turns\, promenade\, a dip and how to match our dancing to the music (musicality). Come on out and see what all the fuss is about! \n  \nTeachers: Antoine and Julie-Anne URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/ballroom-blues-1-5/2025-02-10/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193515Z UID:10000791-1739298600-1739302200@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Balboa 1 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite: None. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner. \nBalboa is a stand-alone dance that falls under the Swing Umbrella of dances. It is danced to very fast swing music. Taking this class is perfect for beginner dancers who would like to learn to do a partner dance. Or\, it would be a great opportunity for experienced dancers who’d like to learn a new dance style to switch to when the music gets too fast to dance Lindy Hop. \n  \nIn this series\, we will begin with the very basics of Balboa and work through enough material to get you dancing comfortably to a full song. The class will include moves such as: the Up Hold Basic step\, the Down Hold Basic step\, Scoot\, Break Turn\, Crossovers and other Bal-Swing Moves. We will also learn about proper connection\, pulse and how to lead and follow Balboa. During all of this\, we will go over the history of Balboa and why we are still dancing it today. URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/balboa-1/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T203000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193609Z UID:10000797-1739302200-1739305800@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 4A DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11) \n7:30-8:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 3 or you permission from the teacher. \nDrills for Skills! This class is focused on high quality connection\, movement and Lead/Follow skills. It is not a move based class\, but drills based. It will help you develop into a top-notch dancer\, one who is smooth on the dance floor\, has the capabilities of improvising and adding musicality to their dance\, who looks graceful or funky. This is a great class for those continuing their Lindy Hop journey as well as experienced dancers who may not have taken lessons for years\, but would like to clean up their moves. \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-4a-6/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250211T213000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193659Z UID:10000803-1739305800-1739309400@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 5C DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Tuesday Jan. 7 – Feb 11)   \n8:30-9:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 4\, or permission from the Teacher. Although this is a partner dance\, you do not need to bring your own partner to class. \nEach time this level of Lindy Hop is offered\, it changes to meet the needs of the students. Some of the topics may include: rhythmic variations\, connection\, swivels\, breaks\, musicality\, fancy footwork\, 6/10/12/14 count moves\, ochos\, crossovers\, grapevines\, different connection points (wrist\, shoulders\, hips\, ankles). \n  \nTeachers: Jeff and Tori \n  URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-5c-3/2025-02-11/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T193000 DTSTAMP:20250430T104840 CREATED:20241214T193750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T193750Z UID:10000811-1739385000-1739388600@hepcatswing.com SUMMARY:Lindy Hop 3 DESCRIPTION:6 weeks of classes  (Every Wednesday Jan. 8 – Feb 12)  \n6:30-7:30pm  \nPrerequisite is Lindy Hop 2 or the ability to comfortably dance several swing out variations. No partner necessary. \nLindy Hop 3 will pick up where level 2 left off. Are you looking for a challenge? A way to update your swing dancing with new moves? A way to dig deeper into your connection and musicality? Then this course is for you! This is a great class for experienced dancers as well as those continuing their Lindy Hop journey! \n  \nTeachers: Connie and Dylan URL:https://hepcatswing.com/event/lindy-hop-3-8/2025-02-12/ LOCATION:Hepcat Swing Studio\, 42 Erb St. E.\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, N2J 1L6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Hepcats Classes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR