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Welcome to Swing DanceWorks!

Jane and Savio, pic 1

Jitterbug Jane, aka Jane Dumont, promotes dance classes and workshops by various local and national instructors throughout the year in the Hartford, Connecticut area. Dances include East Coast Swing, Lindy, Charleston, Hustle, West Coast Swing, Night Club Two Step, Country Two Step, Foxtrot, Cha Cha and Waltz. Jane is also a dance instructor, a licensed ASCAP/BMI swing DJ, and is available to host the music and/or lessons at your local dance, club and other swing functions.

No dancing experience is required for many of the beginner or basics classes offered.  Don't have a partner?  That's okay; you don't need one!  We rotate partners in all classes and workshops to help you learn faster. Of course, you can also come with your own partner and not rotate if you so desire.

All class locations are noted with the class or workshop but most are held at the AIR-CONDITIONED Wethersfield American Legion Hall (just minutes south of Hartford).

To register for classes or workshops, please complete the registration form.

Pre-registration for classes is not required.  You can save money by pre-registering before the course deadlines but getting a discount means you are making a commitment and you are not entitled to a refund or exchange if you cannot attend for any reason.  To register on the day of the class or workshop, PLEASE arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled class time so the classes may start on time.

Most classes taught by Jane may be repeated for a reduced price.  "Repeating" means that if you paid for the class as a "follower", you may repeat the class only as a follower and would have to pay full price if you would like to learn the other side of the dance as a "leader".  Some classes may be canceled if at least 15 "paying" students do not register.  A cancellation may cause a time change for other classes before or after.  Sorry no refunds or exchanges unless a class in canceled.

TO SEE JANE AND SAVIO DANCING DEC 2007:   Click here   

To see Jane with the Rhythm Rousers June 2008:   Click here   

PRIVATE LESSONS:   Private lessons available with Jane, Savio Cheng or Joel Silvestro at the Wethersfield American Legion Hall. 
for prices and schedule.

Special Activities:

  • Thursday Night Swing Dance Practices
    Every Thursday evening except second Thursday Sep-June
    at the AIR-CONDITIONED Wethersfield American Legion Hall.
    Dance is 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm all year long.
    No dances: December 24, 31, 2009 and January 14, February 11, March 11, April 08, May 13, June 10, 2010
    (but see the replacement Wednesday dances December 23 and 30, 2009 below)
    A mix of West Coast, East Coast, Hustle, with some Waltz, Lindy, Cha Cha,
    Night Club Two Step and Country 2 Step will be played.
    Cost is $7.00. 
    This is an informal dancing session to practice what you have learned in a class or just to have another night for social dancing.  Smoke free and alcohol free.  Open to all ages.  You DO NOT need a partner.
    Volunteers are often needed and are admitted for free.
  • Holiday Dance Wednesday December 23, 2009
    Get festive and wear Red and or Green

    at the AIR-CONDITIONED Wethersfield American Legion Hall
    Dancing is 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
    A mix of West Coast, East Coast, Hustle, with some Waltz, Lindy, Cha Cha,
    Night Club Two Step and Country 2 Step will be played.
    Cost is $7.00. Smoke free and alcohol free.Open to all ages.
    You DO NOT need a partner.
    Volunteers are often needed and are admitted for free.
  • Night before the eve dance
    Wednesday December 30, 2009

    at the AIR-CONDITIONED Wethersfield American Legion Hall
    Dancing is 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
    A mix of West Coast, East Coast, Hustle, with some Waltz, Lindy, Cha Cha,
    Night Club Two Step and Country 2 Step will be played.
    Cost is $7.00. Smoke free and alcohol free.Open to all ages.
    You DO NOT need a partner.
    Volunteers are often needed and are admitted for free.
  • Special 60s and 70s Dance Saturday January 30, 2010.
    Dress up for your favorite decade:
    Hippies, Flower Children, Disco Queens or Polyester Suits!

    at the AIR-CONDITIONED Wethersfield American Legion Hall
    Beginner East Coast Swing Lesson 7:00-8:00 followed by Dancing 8:00 to 11:00 pm.
    Music will be a mix you can dance swing, hustle and more!
    Cost is $10.00. Smoke free and drug free. Open to all ages.
    You DO NOT need a partner.
    Volunteers are often needed and are admitted for free.
    Valentine's Day Dance Sunday February 14, 2010
    at the AIR-CONDITIONED Wethersfield American Legion Hall
    Dancing is 7:30 to 10:00 pm.
    A mix of Mostly 50s and Motown sounds
    Cost is $7.00. Smoke free and alcohol free.Open to all ages.
    You DO NOT need a partner.
    Volunteers are often needed and are admitted for free.

Swing Dancing in CT Weekly Newsletter
Jane also sends out a weekly newsletter to let dancers know where SWING is happening, dancing and classes across the state.
To get on the mailing list, just


Jane Dumont, P.O. Box 244, Marlborough, CT 06447 860-655-7064

Jitterbug Jane's webpage is hosted by DanceNet On The Web.
Copyright 2001-2008 by Jane Dumont. All rights reserved.

You must have Jane’s permission to use any text or photographs from these pages.
Last updated December 22, 2009

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