Question 1

Are there any age restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Cat’s Corner is a 21 and up venue.

Question 2

What kind of attire should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Cat’s Corner at the Valencia Room is a classy place. Most guests dress anywhere from the upper side of casual to full on vintage! We love it when you dress to impress!

Question 3

What kind of shoes are recommended for swing dancing?

Accepted Answer

Swing is an athletic dance, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes with good arch support and a smooth, non-gripping bottom. Shoes with flat-bottom soles or modest heels are preferable. High heel shoes are notoriously difficult to dance in and are also a potential source of injury to other guests

Question 4

Do I have to bring a partner?

Accepted Answer

No. Swing & Lindy Hop are social dances in which people meet and dance with many partners over the course of the evening. If you’re new, our 9pm Drop-in Swing lesson is a great way to learn new steps and meet a lot of friendly people.

Question 5

Swing, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing…what’s the difference?

Accepted Answer

Here's a great answer from the website of two amazing Lindy Hop dancers, Michael and Evita: https://michaelandevita.com/swing-dancing-vs-lindy-hop-whats-difference/

Question 6

Why the name Cat's Corner?

Accepted Answer

Cat’s Corner is named after the Cat’s Corner of the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, NYC, where the best lindy hoppers in the house — the “cool cats” — would dance. Cat’s Corner is also named after its founder Catrine “Cat” Ljunggren.

Cat's Corner Swing Dance Party 04.03.24

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