Beginners
Starting your journey
No partner required. Come alone or with friends. You can dance with anyone in the class or stick with the person you came with.
We have been teaching beginners for over 25 years !
Our classes are inclusive and fun and designed to give you the tools your need to participate on the social dance floor, on Friday nights at Cat’s Corner or anywhere in the world you might find jazz, swing and blues music.
No experience needed. We’ll show you the very basics of several types of swing dances. Even those with two left feet will feel the groove!
Bring clean indoor shoes & wear whatever you like. People dress their best on live music nights, but there is no dress code.
Anyone can dance with anyone, you have the choice to accept or decline a dance. And we even give you the chance to learn both roles
Friday nights
Intro to swing
We teach the very basics of partner dances done to jazz, swing and blues music.
The best way to get started is to join a Friday night intro class. It’s the start of a party and we’ll teach you some basic steps to use throughout the evening.
The class are an hour long, followed by a social dance which you are highly encouraged to stay for. If you are keen to learn more, we have an 8-week series which is the best way to get immersed and learn a variety of swing dances.
$20 per person.
On monthly live music nights entrance is $25
Dances we teach
Beginners at Cat’s Corner learn a variety of rhythms and dances you’ll see on the social dance floor. They can be mixed together throughout a song, danced next to people doing other things, all on the same tune. If it fits with the music, it belongs!
Each class focuses on a different basic rhythm, some of which you see in this clip:
Lindy Hop (8 count)
Jig Walk (6 count)
Swing walk
Charleston
Blues, balboa, shag, etc
Beginner 8-week session
Classes up to 3 times per week!
The best way to get immersed in swing dance a short 2 month period is to join our beginner series.
Classes are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
You can come as often or as little as you like. Each class focuses on a different basic rhythm of swing dance so if you miss a class you won’t be far behind.
New participants are welcome at the start of each month.
We recommend coming regularly on Mondays or Wednesdays so you meet the same teachers and class mates, and consider the Friday lesson + social as a bonus
$175 per person, sliding scale rates available.
