Open House Fall 2023

A week of free trial classes to start the fall season in our NEW LOCATION : 1956 rue Frontenac
We encourage you to register ahead of time but you can also just show up and jump into a class.
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/cats-corner/shop/programs/93462

Beginners: A new 8-week series is starting. Take up to 3 classes per week for $175. Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Troupe auditions: Monday Chorus Line, Tuesday Lindy Project and C4

Summer program 2022

Our schedule for the summer has begun and we look forward to seeing you for weekly social dances and classes with plenty of opportunity to socialize and get to know the community.

Wednesday classes in the park
Every Wednesday we will be on the canal near the Atwater Market for outdoor classes. We’ll start at 6:30pm with solo jazz for all (45min) and then partner swing (45min). The price is $20 for 90 minutes. If you can (or want to) only do one part you are welcome to join us. We also invite you to bring some food and have a picnic with us after the activity. You can register individually or use the multi-pass: https://www.amilia.com/store/en/cats-corner/shop/programs/calendar/68803

In case of rain the event will be cancelled for that week. Be sure to register in advance to get the latest updates about changes due to weather.

The location this year will be on the south side of the canal near the intersection of Charlevoix and Saint Patrick (google map link here)

Friday Social Dancing
Every Friday, including holidays, we are open for an evening of swing dancing. Introductory class at 7:30 pm ($20) and social dance with DJ at 8:30 pm ($10)Plus, there will be a few live music nights on July 8, August 5 and August 26. Social dance is what we are all about! We give classes to improvise and socialize together on Friday nights. Come and put your feet on the floor, have a chat and spend your friday evening with great people. 

Free summer activities

On Sunday June 26 from 4-6pm we will be at the Guinguettes du Sud-Ouest on the canal for some swing dancing in a great atmosphere. There will be a bar, food trucks and swing music. We’ll have workshops, performances and you’re all invited to dance. It’s a great afternoon to join us on your bike. http://lesguinguettes.ca/
August 20 + September 17 is the big return of Swing L’été at the Verdun greenhouses! A great tradition in the Montreal swing scene. Bring your picnic! We dance a lot, we take advantage of the summer to meet the many dancers of the city and those who come from outside just for the occasion. A great day for an afternoon of social dancing. https://swinglete.ca/

Social dancing every Friday

For more than 20 years we have been hosting a Friday night social dance and you are invited!

We are a social economy NPO. Accessibility is a priority for us. Full-fare tickets enable us to finance solidarity fares. Please refer to our pricing policies: https://www.catscorner.ca/en/prices-and-policies/

Location of activities

1956 rue Frontenac (opposite Frontenac metro station)

Introduction lesson

There are 4 drop-in classes offered each week, including an intro-to-swing lesson at 7:30pm. (see drop-in class weekly topics at the bottom of the page)
No partner and no experience required.
Register online or at the door.
Rates: 20$ on regular dance nights. 25$ on live music nights. The price is for the whole evening of dancing, including all 4 drop-in class options!

Social dancing

Regular Fridays: From 8:30pm the doors are open for social dancing. Our DJs play the best recordings from the swing era and today focusing on big band jazz and the music that makes us swing.
Rates: $15 on a regular evening.

Live Music Friday (monthly):
Rates: $25 (includes the intro class at 7:30pm) Tickets online or at the door.
Upcoming live music dates: Jan 19, Feb 16, March 15, April 12-13, May 10, June 14 2024

BLUES SOCIAL once a month in the upstairs room. Next dates: January 26, February 23, March 22, April 19, May 24, June 21
“Fast Feet” SOCIAL once a month : Feb 2, March 1, April 26, May 3, June 7…

  • Wear what you like, there is no dress code. People often make an extra effort on live music nights. It’s a personal choice.
  • You can come alone or with a parter or friend. You can accept or refuse any dance. It’s a social activity and we encourage you to meet lots of people in the room but there is no obligation.

Want to see what it looks like? Check out the videos and photos we share on our instagram and facebook stories.

Want to know more? Give us a call or text at 514-874-9846
Or by email info@catscorner.ca

Drop-in class programming each Friday (Feb, March, April 2024)

“When will Friday night dances come back?” and other FAQ

It’s been a long pandemic, a hot summer, and a big move for the studio. We know you’ve got lots of questions so we’ve compiled a few answers for you here. Rest assured, we love hearing from you and will be glad to answer any questions you have if you want to give us a call or send an email.

514-874-9846 (text or call)
info@catscorner.ca

Continue reading ““When will Friday night dances come back?” and other FAQ”

What happened to Cat’s Corner?

As we hear more talk of reopening this summer, you may be wondering if and when you’ll be able to come back for a dance at Cat’s Corner. Well dear friends, we won’t be going back, only forward. And yes, there will be dancing in our future!

After 12 years up on the 3rd floor of 3451 Boul Saint Laurent, we have handed back the keys and closed an important chapter in the story of swing dancing in Montreal.

It is also the start of a new one!

Continue reading “What happened to Cat’s Corner?”

New classes in January!

In 2021, all your favourites from this fall are back plus a few new classes !

Introduction to Swing: A new rhythm every week, we’ll learn the Charleston, Jig kicks, Lindy hop, Mambo and more. Share your love of dance with a roommate or family member on Tuesday nights in January!
$15 per person, drop-in

Jazz Drop-In: Get your body moving at lunchtime on Wednesdays. #AllSoloNoBlaBla is back to inject some jazz in your life mid-week! Lots of dancing, not so much talking. $15 per person, drop-in

Monthly solo jazz classes continue on Tues, Thurs and Sat evenings and Open Level Lindy Hop is now on Thursday evenings.

There is also a new discount for a 3 months commitment and the unlimited pass “All-You-Can-Jazz” comes back at 175$/session.

And one last gift: a monthly free meet up to all our participants to talk jazz on the last Saturday of each moth at 4pm!

Sign up here

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of dance! We have many class choices on the schedule in January: a solo class at lunchtime to get you moving, a beginner drop-in course on tuesdays, and of course the much loved jazz and lindy hop classes on a monthly basis.

No experience required. A thoughtful gift that supports a small business in Montreal. A weekly meet up of familiar faces on zoom to get some music in your ears and movement in your body.

Let us know if you have any questions ! Info (at) catscorner.ca. Visit our online boutique here:

https://www.amilia.com/store/en/cats-corner/shop/products

CCX 2020 – Thank you!

Thank you so much to each and every one of you who participated in our very first Cat’s Corner Exchange online this weekend! It was so good to see you faces and to party with you.

Please take a moment to thank our artists with a contribution (a virtual passing of the hat if you will)

Marie N’diaye gave a brilliant presentation on Sunday morning which you can still see on our facebook page You can thank her here on paypal.

Emily Estrella and Peter Mika put on a heck of a show Friday night. You can buy their music on bandcamp and send them a payment here

You can support Cat’s Corner by signing up for a class online this session or making a contribution here.

Thank you once again. We look forward to being able to party with you in person again someday soon.