CLOUD GATE CAFE AND DANCE STUDIO

12F, 12, Guan Qian (Kuan Chien) Rd.
Tel: (02) 2381-9866 (Cafe); (02) 2383-0700 (for information about dance classes)
Hours: 10:30 am- 11 pm
http://www.cgds.com.tw

The world renown dance company, Cloud Gate, has just opened its 11th dance studio and its very first coffee shop on Guan Qian Rd., near one of the busiest places in Taipei, the Taipei train station. This cafe; is designed to look like a theater, with a group of seats located on the right side and a stage near the bar. There is also an outdoor area from which customers can see Yangmingshan or look down below at the busy streets surrounding the train station. Walking down a hall, which is a gallery of photos showing past performances of Cloud Gate, enter the dance studio area. Rhythm classes are offered to allow people to understand their unique body movements. These classes are not for professionals, but for the everyday person looking for a new artistic experience.