Swing and tap dancing in Montréal
Jazz dance performances for shows
Dancing with our jazz teams for spectacular performances
We offer workshops, performances, and showcases of swing and blues dances for fundraisers, galas, team-building activities, and other community and corporate events. We also offer private lessons for people who already dance or want to learn, or for those preparing for their first dance at a wedding.
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Write a reviewPrice range: $150 and up
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
Cat’s Corner offers lively, inclusive jazz and swing experiences that bring audiences together through music, dance, and cultural storytelling. Event planners can book professional performances, interactive swing dance lessons, tap or jazz showcases, and customized dance activations designed to engage guests of all experience levels. Whether you are looking for a dynamic stage performance, an icebreaker, or a memorable participatory activity, Cat’s Corner delivers an authentic, welcoming experience rooted in the rich heritage of jazz and Black vernacular dance.
Our mission is to build an inclusive community through Afro-American jazz and blues dances and music. To make this culture accessible to everyone, regardless of their identity or means. To support artistic creation, practice, and the sharing of this cultural heritage while respecting and honouring its origins.
Cat’s Corner has over 20 years of experience in teaching and promoting swing, jazz, blues, and tap dancing to a diverse, intergenerational audience. Our approach is experience-centered. Each person is guided to develop self-awareness and independence, so they can enjoy a joyful experience through dance.
We design artistic experiences and dance classes that are accessible to everyone. No experience required: our classes are structured and easy to follow, whether you’re dancing solo or with a partner. Our participatory activities strengthen team cohesion. Our programs can be tailored to any setting and budget. Let’s create a memorable experience together!
For dance performances and interactive workshops, we typically require a clear, safe dance floor or open space, a sound system with a microphone and music playback capability, and adequate lighting. For live music performances, additional audio equipment may be required and can be discussed with the event planner in advance. Cat’s Corner can adapt its technical setup to the venue and event format.
“Jumpin’ at the Woodside” — Count Basie
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” — Fats Waller
“Stompin’ at the Savoy” — Ella Fitzgerald
“Flying Home” — Lionel Hampton
“Christopher Columbus” — Fletcher Henderson
“T’ain’t What You Do” — Jimmie Lunceford
“Lindy Hopper’s Delight” — Chick Webb
“C Jam Blues” — Duke Ellington
“Shiny Stockings” — Count Basie
“It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” — Duke Ellington & Louis Armstrong
“Diga Diga Doo” — Chick Webb / Ella Fitzgerald
“Bei Mir Bist Du Schön” — The Andrews Sisters
“Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me” — Sidney Bechet
“St. Louis Blues” — Bessie Smith
“Fine and Mellow” — Billie Holiday
“On the Sunny Side of the Street” — Louis Armstrong
“Honeysuckle Rose” — Fats Waller
“Moten Swing” — Oscar Peterson
“In a Mellow Tone” — Duke Ellington
“One O’Clock Jump” — Count Basie
Cat’s Corner is deeply influenced by the legacy of Black jazz and vernacular dance pioneers, whose creativity, musicality, and spirit of community shaped Lindy Hop. We are also inspired by Montréal tap and jazz elder Ethel Bruneau, whose work embodies the importance of preserving and passing on cultural lineage. Contemporary artists and educators who continue to connect dance, live music, history, and community also influence our approach. These influences guide Cat’s Corner in creating experiences that are joyful, accessible, culturally grounded, and respectful of the traditions from which jazz and swing dance emerged.
Sound system
Dance floor (adaptable)
Swing Dancer