- June 11: Lavay Smith + Wraps & Rhythms Workshop!
Bissap Baobab, 2243 Mission St, SF |7 PM – Late | $15–$35 | All Ages Welcome
We’re bringing the heat this June with a high-energy swing dance night featuring Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the Bay Area’s most iconic swing bands!
Come dance the night away with vintage jazz, classic swing rhythms, and soulful vocals — perfect for Lindy Hoppers, social dancers, and live music lovers alike. Whether you're new to the scene or a regular on the floor, this is a night you won't want to miss.
💃 SCHEDULE
7:00–8:30 PM — Wraps and Rhythms - Intermediate+ Mini Workshop
with Nathan Dias + Eileen Gonzales
Explore dynamic wrap moves like sweethearts and cuddles with twisty turns and stylish exits. Then shift gears to jazz-inspired rhythms and footwork variations that add flair and musicality to your dancing.
Cost: $25 early sign up by June 9. $30 full price online. $35 door.
Note: This Intermediate workshop replaces the originally scheduled Beginner Lindy Bootcamp, which was canceled due to low registration. Beginner Bootcamp registrants will receive an automatic refund.8:30–9:00 PM — Beginner Swing Warm-up
Included with $15 General Admission9:00 PM – 11:30 PM — Live Music & Social Dancing
with Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers11:30 PM – Close — DJ Afterparty
🍴 EAT + DRINK
Fuel your night with Bissap Baobab’s full Senegalese-Californian fusion dinner menu, available throughout the evening.
Enjoy handcrafted cocktails made with fresh ginger, hibiscus, tamarind, and more!🎟 General Admission: $15 (includes beginner warm-up class)
Pay at the door (cash or Venmo)
Nothing from June 22, 2025 to July 22, 2025.
Welcome to Cat's Corner
Cat’s Corner is San Francisco’s iconic Wednesday Night Swing Dance Party, known for its swing & Lindy Hop classes, live music with rotating bands, and a welcoming social atmosphere with cocktails and good vibes.
Operating in San Francisco in one form or another since 2001, Cat’s Corner is currently bringing the community together with pop-up events while we search for the next great venue to call home.
What dancers and students are saying
I've danced at swing clubs all around the world, and Cat's Corner is one of the best. Great environment, great people and great music.
Cat's Corner has been a fun learning experience so far, and I look forward to taking several more months of classes here. I've been telling my friends all about it!
[a] primo destination for hopping the night away