Covid-cautious swing dancing

[Update October 5th, 2020: October session classes are moving online. 4 weeks, small groups, individual attention, lots of jazz and culture sharing!]

As Montreal enters the red zone due to a high number of covid-19 cases, we are closely monitoring the government regulations and recommendations for dance and fitness activities.

We have been slow to reopen our studio as we wanted to do it in a way that felt safe for everyone. We have decided that while we will have markers on the floor to maintain 2 meters distance, we will also require everyone to wear masks 100% of the time while in the studio. This goes beyond what most indoor fitness activities are doing right now but for us this is what feels like a responsible choice in a global pandemic. 

Our class sizes are very small, there will be no drop ins so that we have contact information for each participant, all registration will be online to limit transactions at the studio and we will produce class recaps for anyone who has to stay home due to sickness, however mild it may be. Please take  the time to read the full details of our cover class policies and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We will provide further updates as the situation changes over the coming days and weeks. 

Cat’s Corner studios reopening, October 2020

A new session of classes will begin indoors the week of October 5th. Registrations are open! Treat yourself! Dance is not a luxury, it’s a human need.

It seems crucial that dance, music, culture be present in our lives. It’s important to us, it’s important to you. If you feel the swing, then we’d be honoured to feel all the feels of it along with you.

We’ve published the revised guidelines and policies for the context of the pandemic we are facing together. We are putting everything we can in place to offer an environment that is both rational and safe. We will continue to learn and adapt our practices to be at your best service.

Welcome back!

Online classes

Starting today, you will be able to take your dance classes again! Join us on our YouTube Channel and follow us on Facebook to stay updated on all our activities during this time of social isolation.
The details of the participation are available HERE.

We are still allowed to dance. Dance is even quite essential to help us lift our spirits, to stay connected with our communities and keep our bodies in movement. We will be with you in your living room, on your balcony, strutting with you on your daily walk around the block. You are not alone. We will keep on dancing, all together!

COVID-19: Classes and Dances Cancelled

Dear dancers,
It is with heavy hearts and love for our community that we announce we are cancelling all classes and social dances for the next two weeks starting today.

Our provincial and local governments have chosen to be very proactive by closing schools, libraries, daycares and encouraging people to work from home. The measures may seem extreme given the number of cases we currently have but we have plenty of evidence from other regions that predict the future for us and the time to act is now.
The official recommendation is to cancel events larger than 250 people, but that is to maintain a safe distance even in groups. Dancing puts us in such close proximity that we no longer feel it is responsible to host classes and dances. The situation is changing rapidly and we have decided that it’s time to take action for our collective health.

We are asking for your support and understanding as we navigate this global pandemic. We will hold your registrations on file and welcome you back to your current classes when we are able to resume normal activities. This will be a difficult time for all of us. Musicians, dancers, artists, freelancers, restaurants, theatres and dance studios will be carrying a heavy financial burden in the coming weeks and months. If you are able to, we encourage you to continue to support us and we will find ways to support you.

We have some great ideas for online classes, solo practice, online meet-ups and more. If you have special requests or ideas please share them with us!

We know how important dance is to all of you and we will do everything we can to keep you moving in the coming weeks. We also know that your community, your friends and your soon-to-be-friends are found at Cat’s Corner and we are excited to get creative about staying in touch. Please reach out, your mental health is important now too. You are not alone, we are all in this together.

With love,
Meghan & Anaïs

p.s. follow us on facebook for the latest updates and join the cats corner community group to stay in touch

For reference, here is an article that we found useful about a week ago, and here is one that is much more relevant today. The situation is changing rapidly and we are doing our best. Thank you for understanding.

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Beginner Swing – Starts now!

Ready to start swing dancing right now? We have two new classes on the schedule for you! Start with Swing 1, either:
Wednesdays 8:30pm starting March 11th
or
Sundays at 2pm starting March 15th

Each course lasts 4 weeks (swing 1) and there is an extra discount if you register for 10 weeks of classes ( swing 1+2).
You’ll receive four free passes to the Friday night dance we host (the Downtown Stomp) so that you’ll have plenty of practice and be ready to join the next session of classes in swing 2!

Sign up here!

Nuit Blanche swings at Cat’s Corner

Cat’s Corner invites you to Nuit Blanche à Montréal…

for a night where “green”, the theme of the year, is synonymous of beginning. We invite all Montreal to join the party and swing with us! With 2 left feet, a twisted tongue or eyes in the back of your head, if you can breathe and feel your heart sing, the dance is ready to burst out of you.

On February 29th from 8pm to 2am in the morning, seize the opportunity to learn a few steps, cheer for our teachers and students performing their last projects and simply spend a beautiful night on the best hardwood dance floor of the city.

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Feb/March session and Early Bird discount until Feb 9th!

Register to next session before Feb 9th and benefit from a 25$ discount on your classes!

February/March session invites you to keep learning, practicing and deepen your understanding of swing dances, its language, codes, tools of expression to amplify your voice! Dancing is a source of life, joy and connection. See you on the dance floor!

February/March 2020 Schedule :

*note that the teachers are subject to change

Bootcamps

4h intensive workshops on Sundays

Our Bootcamps are 4h intensive classes.

They take place on Sundays from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and change topic every week.

The goal is to learn either the basics of a new dance or to improve a specific aspect of a dance you’re already doing.

Fees are 60$/class online and 70$ at the door. You can get a 20$ discount if you register for 2 Bootcamps at the same time, which means 2 Bootcamps for 100$.

To register, follow this link.
To access the Facebook event page, follow this link.

Calendar :

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FLASH SALE Beginner classes

Flash sale on our beginner swing dance classes!

Until December 15th 11:59PM we offer the crazy deal of 2 sessions for 1!

Register for swing 1 (Jan) and swing 2 (Feb) and get it all for the amazing price of 150$!

Enjoy it while it lasts. Tell you friends about it. Offer it as a gift this holiday season. No waste. All fun! Mostly, it’s a chance to create friendships that last for years to come! You’ll thank us later.

Use code “swing1+2” at check-out.

I REGISTER

Kids Dance Classes 2020

Kids tap & swing dance classes at Cat’s Corner

This winter, we are continuing our 2nd session for the KIDS PROGRAM on Saturdays!
You can find the class descriptions available HERE and register to the classes HERE or by emailing us at info@catscorner.ca

Free trial class any time!
The winter session is from January 18st to March 28th.
The spring session is from April 4th to May 30th (no class on April 25th).
Kids show : May 31st 2020
Classes are 45min long.

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