Welcome to
Cathy Chalmers Line Dancing!
Discover the exciting world of modern line dance in Cochrane, Alberta! We love country but not just country. Our music tastes include country, latin, and pop, with a sprinkling of Irish, disco, hip hop, soul, swing, rock, and maybe even a waltz. No matter the genre we only dance the fun ones!
Line dancing involves moving your body to music in a set pattern of choreography. It is a low impact form of exercise that strengthens muscles, improves cardio and burns calories while engaging your brain. Our lessons are designed for a variety of skill levels, offering a fun and engaging way to learn new moves and meet fellow line dance enthusiasts. As well, classes are progressive so you can continue to learn and advance to the level you want.
Come dance with us and experience the joy of line dancing!
Did You Know...?
The benefits of line dancing go far beyond moving your body to music! There is scientific evidence that shows dancing has both physical benefits such as improved strength, posture, coordination and balance, as well as mental health benefits such as improved memory and elevated mood. Additionally, dancing contributes to the brain's resilience to age-related changes like Alzheimer's.
Meet Cathy
Hi! In my LBLD (life before line dance) I was a high school teacher in Manitoba, teaching law, business and entrepreneurship. Toward the end of my career I became the technology coordinator and a resource teacher for my school division. My role as an educator has helped me to understand the needs of a wide variety of learners, has made me an expert at breaking complex information into bitesize pieces, and has fostered a deep sense of joy and satisfaction from helping others to experience success, attain goals, and feel self-assured.
When I retired and moved to Alberta in 2020, I bought a pair of cowboy boots, put on a medical mask and signed up for line dance lessons in Canmore. In May 2024, I started volunteer teaching line dancing at the Seniors on the Bow Centre in Cochrane, then in September of the same year started offering evening line dance classes.
This last year has been a wild ride of boot stompin' fun. I've taught line dancing to over 300 people, made new friends, and have fostered a community of people who share the same passion as I do. It is gratifying to be a part of a community where people find positivity, joy and friendship through line dancing. I look forward to seeing what the next year will bring!
Hope to see you on a dance floor soon!
Cathy Chalmers
BA, B.Ed.
What We Do:
Our core service is providing group classes for the community. While the majority of students are in the 50+ age category, we have a variety of ages of students with the youngest being 11! Classes are are offered at different levels from absolute beginner to experienced so students can learn and advance at the pace that is right for them. In addition, we also:
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Host line dance socials.
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Provide individualized health and wellness line dance workshops.
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Teach fun, easy line dances to groups of attendees at community events.
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Provide high-energy line dance entertainment.
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Testimonials
Sandy
Cathy's classes are amazing! Her classes are lots of fun, great exercise and I love her teaching style. She teaches in a way that speaks to everyone and appeals to dancers with different levels of dance experience. She is an incredible line dancer and most importantly, her enthusiasm is contagious!
I highly recommend her classes!
Yveline
Cathy is a wonderful instructor. I have line danced before with other instructors but Cathy surpasses them with her step by step instructions and words of encouragement
Marjorie
Cathy is a great line dance teacher. She knows how to explain and demonstrate the steps, and dances so that each person gets it. She has a lot of patience, as well as a good sense of humor. That last thing goes a long way. And the dance socials that Cathy hosts are so much fun! 💃💃💃