Swing dancing at 435 Broadway
Cat’s Corner
Cat’s Corner chose the upstairs ballroom for swing classes and live-music dance nights, continuing Broadway Studios’ social-dance history.
Cat’s Corner venue guide
Dance Events & Socials · San Francisco
A good floor. A good night together.
Bring a social dance, lesson series or dance showcase to Broadway Studios in North Beach. Plan the night around movement, music and the community you want in the room.
See what’s happened hereThe upstairs theatre, shown in a seated layout.
Let’s make a plan
What’s your idea?
Just your idea, name and email to get started.
Your idea is in good hands
Let’s bring it to life.
What happens next
We’ll read your idea and help you find the right space and approach.
Something to add? Reply to your booking email. Your date is reserved only after the booking is confirmed.
Your reference ·
A place with a track record
A living social-dance tradition.
Cat’s Corner connects today’s dancers with the upstairs room’s long dance history.
Make it your own
Leave room for movement.
Social dances
Tell us the dance style, expected turnout and balance between floor space and seating.
Classes & workshops
Share class sizes, instructor needs and how lessons connect to the social portion.
Dance showcases
Describe the performance area, audience arrangement and any rehearsal requirements.
A clear starting point
Choose the floor plan for the dance.
A dancing crowd needs a different layout from a standing reception. We’ll review the usable floor, music setup, arrival pattern and spaces for breaks.
Explore all spaces & optionsRoom-rental starting rates
Room rates cover the selected space, a 5-hour event window, and the house sound and lighting system. Operators, food, beverage and service charge are extra.
On Broadway — WeekdayFrom $4,500
On Broadway — Friday/SaturdayFrom $7,500
Full building — WeekdayFrom $7,500
Full building — Friday/SaturdayFrom $11,500
The Mab — WeekdayFrom $3,500
The Mab — Friday/SaturdayFrom $5,500
Starting points, with the final scope and price confirmed in your proposal. An inquiry doesn’t reserve a date.
Good to know
A few useful answers.
Something specific on your mind? Include it in your inquiry. We’ll check the details with you.
Parking & DirectionsCan we inspect the dance floor?
Tell us your dance style and floor requirements first. Once we’ve reviewed fit, we can arrange a visit to assess the surface and layout together.
Can a live band play for the dance?
Share the band size, rider and performance schedule. We’ll confirm stage space, house equipment and operator needs for your event.
How many people can the rooms accommodate?
Upstairs: 450 standing, 400 theatre, 300 banquet. Ground floor: 300 standing, 100 classroom, 50 U-shaped lounge. Property: 12,000 sq. ft. Confirm the event layout.
Which space has step-free access?
The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+. Upstairs at 435 Broadway is reached by stairs. There is no step-free route or elevator to the upstairs venue.
Can guests under 21 attend?
On Broadway, upstairs at 435 Broadway, welcomes all ages. The Mab, the separate ground-floor venue at 443 Broadway, has step-free wheelchair access and is 21+.
Can we see the space first?
Start with your event idea, date window, guest count and budget. Once we’ve discussed the fit, we can arrange a walkthrough by email.
Your next gathering, here
Let’s make it happen.
Share the idea. We’ll help you work out the space and the next step.
Let’s plan your eventA room for your next idea