Learn to swing dance and Lindy Hop at Cat’s Corner! Have fun, meet new people, and get great exercise all at once! Cat’s Corner offers:
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- hip, expert & friendly dance instruction with Nathan, Chiara and monthly guest teachers
- progressive format classes so you can get better each week
- convenient and secure online class registration
- Live Music Dance Party & Cocktails after class!
Please note: Cat’s Corner has a special schedule of classes and parties this June due to private events at Swedish American Hall on June 13 & 27.
| Date | Venue | Classes & Party |
| June 6 | Swedish American Hall 2174 Market Street, SF |
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| June 13 | Ukrainian Hall 345 7th Street, SF |
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| June 20 | Swedish American Hall 2174 Market Street, SF |
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| June 27 | Local Edition 691 Market Street, SF |
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| July 4, 11, 18 & 25 | Swedish American Hall | Back to Normal Class & Party Schedule |
June 6th & 20th:
Lindy Boot Camp Classes at Swedish American Hall
- 7-9pm Main Floor – Beginning Lindy Hop
with Nathan, Chiara & Kristin – 50 spots available - 7-9pm Side Room – Intermediate Lindy Hop
with Sean Krazit & Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies – 24 spots available - 9-9:30pm Main Floor – Beginning East Coast Swing Crash Course
unlimited spots
Cost:
Single Bootcamp Night (June 6 -OR- 20): $30 early registration online / $35 door
Both Bootcamp Nights (June 6 -AND- June 20): $50 online / $70 door.
9pm Beginning East Coast Swing Crash Course: $10/week, drop-in only
All class costs include dance party admission.
June 13th:
Swing Rueda Night at Ukrainian American Hall
Music by the SF Medicine Ball Band!
Learn Swing Rueda – the group dance that uses familiar Lindy Hop moves to switch partners around a circle in response to a caller. It’s swing dance meets up with Simon Says mashed up with Ring-around-the-Rosie…and it’s super fun!
Address: 345 7th Street, SF
June 27th:
Cat’s Corner Field Trip to Local Edition
with Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums
We’re taking a night off classes, and skipping straight to the party! Join us for high-energy Swing, Jump Blues & Rockin’ R&B with one of San Francisco’s sensational musical acts! Sip on classic cocktails between dances. FREE. 21+.
Address: 691 Market Street, SF
[/end_wptabset]Series class sizes are limited and often sell out. A few extra spots are also made available to our staff volunteers.
(Can’t make Wednesdays? Check out Monday Classes in the Mission!)
Progressive vs. Drop-in Classes
All of the Lindy Hop classes are progressive, with each week’s material building on the previous week’s class. Lindy Hop drop-ins are allowed for $20 which also includes dance party and 9pm lesson admission. Please note that if you drop in to one of the classes, it may be in the middle of the class series, and you may fall behind. We recommend that you take the full series. We always offer a drop-in Beginning Swing class each Wednesday from 9:00-9:30pm.
Not sure which class is for you? Send us an email with any questions!
After the Classes
All class costs include admission to the Cat’s Corner Swing Dance Party. Stay to dance to live swing music starting at 9:30pm. The venue features cocktail bar, roomy dance floor, and great swinging ambiance. We often have surprises around 10:30pm – it could be a special performance, contest, or silly group activity — to add to the festivities.