Last night after work Cassie and I tottled down to Queen Street for the open house at the Queen Street Conservatory. We've decided it's probably the new gem of Downtown Kitchener.
Here's why:
a) Heritage Building with some of the coolest office space on the main floor.
b) The bathrooms have marble stalls
c) The second and third floors are converted into large dance studios, the uppermost with hip-hop artwork (ie. grafitti) dressing the walls
d) Huge, street-facing windows that make you feel like you're actually in a NYC dance academy
e) Enthusiastic community leaders and industry pros are all over the place and super-excited about the dance and vocal programs offered there (right now!)
The building was formerly the Royal Conservatory of Music, but had been a few things before that and one or two since. If you missed the open house (catered by Vincenzo's, who are moving soon to Allen St. in case you weren't aware) it's probably because you hadn't heard about it. But don't worry, you can still support dance and vocal studies in this community by visiting their website and letting them know how absolutely desperate you are to take modern dance classes.
Here's why:
a) Heritage Building with some of the coolest office space on the main floor.
b) The bathrooms have marble stalls
c) The second and third floors are converted into large dance studios, the uppermost with hip-hop artwork (ie. grafitti) dressing the walls
d) Huge, street-facing windows that make you feel like you're actually in a NYC dance academy
e) Enthusiastic community leaders and industry pros are all over the place and super-excited about the dance and vocal programs offered there (right now!)
The building was formerly the Royal Conservatory of Music, but had been a few things before that and one or two since. If you missed the open house (catered by Vincenzo's, who are moving soon to Allen St. in case you weren't aware) it's probably because you hadn't heard about it. But don't worry, you can still support dance and vocal studies in this community by visiting their website and letting them know how absolutely desperate you are to take modern dance classes.
That's what Cassie did.
this really sounds like a sweet spot in the downtown core and a major arts revival. but as only a lowly proletariat can I access such an institute? Are there events or spaces for the general public or is it pretty much reserved for their students?
ReplyDeleteI ask because it seems like a good place for a gallery or a ball, Cinderellaesque.
Great question, and that's exactly what were trying to find out last night. With so many young professionals living and working in the downtown core (and many more to come) there's a real need for places like this to support the people in the community.
ReplyDeleteI got the impression that they have a lot on the go at theQC, but if you follow the link on the blog post there should be some contact information (an info@email at least) to which you can inquire about booking the space for an event.
Thanks for the great question! Workers unite!