Cat's Corner

Weekly Lessons and Dance Practice

Every Wednesday
7 PM- 10:30 PM
Location: The Warehouse (In the Glass Building, Downtown Charlottesville)
Only $5

Welcome to Cat's Corner at the Warehouse! This is a time where dancers can come and learn, practice, and social dance in an informal setting. There will always be a chance for beginners to learn and we also have plenty of new stuff for more experienced dancers to try!

It's only $5 at the door! Or you can grab up a punchcard to get four weeks' worth of sessions at a time!

Intermediates 7pm:

At 7:00pm, intermediate level dancers can come and work on their Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing and learn new skills like Charleston, Balboa, Solo Jazz, and Blues. Each month is different so look for the changes in the schedule! Intermediate level dancers should feel comfortable dancing a full song with 6-count patterns and 8-count swingouts.

Beginners 8pm:

At 8:00pm, the beginner lesson will lead you through the basics of Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing. It is recommended that you attend the Beginner Lindy Hop Crash Course on the fourth Thursday of the month before doing any of the subsequent lessons, but it is not required.

Social Dancing 9-10:30pm:

Local DJs will be spinning tunes for your dancing delight, both old and new. Test out your new skills!

And for even more fun, check out the free beer tasting at Market Street Wine Shop from 5-6pm, or live music at South Street Brewery at 10:30pm!

March Schedule

• 5/2
  • 7pm - Intermediate: Lindy Hop to Charleston - “The Devolution of Lindy Hop”
  • 8pm - Beginner: Welcome to Lindy! Crash Course review and variations
• 5/9
  • 7pm - Intermediate: Fitting it In: How to work Charleston into the flow of the dance
  • 8pm - Beginner: Fitting it in: Combining swingouts with a 6-count basics
• 5/16
  • 7pm - Intermediate: Geometry! Creating circles, lines, turns, and other movement with Charleston
  • 8pm - Beginner: Choose Your own adventure #1: Different ways to end a swingout
• 5/23
  • 7pm - Intermediate: The Charleston Sutra - side-by-side and tandem Charleston
  • 8pm - Beginner: Choose Your own Adventure #2: Different ways to start a swingout
• 5/30
  • 7pm - Balboa prep course (Open to ALL levels)
  • 8pm - Beginner: Swingout Polish - Make them really shine!

Location

The Warehouse
Inside the Glass Building
Same building as the "X-Lounge"
313 2nd St. SE, Suite 108
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Parking:
Please park around the back of the Glass Building in spots marked "Doctor's Office", which are available to the public after hours. Street parking is available along Garrett Street. There is also a parking garage next door to the Glass Buiding on the corner of Water St. and 2nd St.