Dances around Austin
Austin Barn Dancers
Community-style contradancing for young and old alike, with the feeling of a town hall social dance. Contras, squares, and circle mixers to LIVE traditional music provided by LOCO (Local On-Call Orchestra). LOCO is an open band with many fine musicians. Sitting in with the band is an excellent way to learn traditional dance tunes.
Meets at Hancock Recreation Center on Wednesdays at 7:30-10 PM. 811 E 41st (corner of Red River). Contact Dale Rempert at drempert@ix.netcom.com or phone 512/453-4225.
Spring 2009 Dance in the Park
Join us for our 12th annual Dance in the Park on Sunday, March 22nd from 1-5 p.m. at Zilker Hillside Theater. This is an excellent opportunity to get in a full weekend of contradancing. Playing are The Flaming Kelts and Lost and Nameless Orchestra. Calling by our local callers.
2010 Set for Spring English Dance Weekend
March 19-21, 2010
Featuring Joseph Pimentel and Foxfire (Daron Douglas and Karen Axelrod).
The 2010 event will be held in Dallas.
Third Saturday Contra
The Third Saturday Contra Dance takes place at St. Paul Lutheran School (3501 Red River). Beginners session at 7:30 PM, regular dance from 8 to 11 PM. $8 admission with discounts for AFTM members. Students $5. First-time dancers receive a "dance for free" coupon. No experience or partners are necessary, and all dances are taught. Call Chuck Roth at (512) 453-8936 or e-mail info@austincontradance.org for more information. The website http://www.austincontradance.org has a great deal of info about other contra dance events in central Texas.
You can join our Facebook Group " Austin Contra Dance" for up-to-the-minute info.
First Friday Contra Dance
All dances taught, no experience needed, bring all your friends. Holds dances from 8:00 - 11:00 pm (beginners' session from 7:30 - 8), on the first Friday of each month, featuring local callers and musicians. $8 admission to the dance (discounts for AFTM members -- newcomers are free) with everyone welcome. No experience or partners necessary, all dances taught. The dances will be held at Carpenters Hall at 400 Josephine, just west of Lamar, between Barton Springs Road and Riverside Drive in south Austin. Contact: Nana Lopez at 512/970-4919, email - sealantsby5@aol.com
English Country Dancing
Is held on the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7:30pm-10:30, at Carpenters Hall, 400 Josephine St., just west of Lamar, between Barton Springs Road and Riverside Drive. The cost is $8 when we have live music, $6 otherwise, and $5 for students all the time. All dances are taught and called. Beginners are welcome. Please note this dance is fragrance free. For more information contact Ann McCracken at ann@mccr.org or 266-9949.
Fire Ant Frolic
Austin's 14th Annual Fire Ant Frolic Contradance weekend will be held October 29-31, 2010, at the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Grand Ballroom. This year we have Nils Fredland and Elixir.
Full information about the event is available through our website, www.fireantfrolic.com.
Clickety Cloggers of Austin
Is a 30-year-old nonprofit dance group dedicated to preserving the clogging heritage and promoting the art of clog dancing--has a mission to help keep a slice of Americana alive. We dance every Thursday night from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the D'ette Dance Studio, 1807 Slaughter Lane, Suite #325, Austin, TX 78748. For information about dancing with the club or taking lessons, Contact Virginia Pohlmeier at mailto:virginiadale@att.net or (512) 441-7422. Club dues, $40, are paid quarterly.
International Folk Dancing
Takes place Saturdays at Hancock Rec Center at 7:30 PM.
Austin Scottish Country Dance Society
Features weekly socials and classes. For information call Sarah Harriman at 327-2869.
Intermediate & advanced Scottish country dance classes
Austin Country Dance Society, Quicksilver Dancers
8711 Burnet Road (at the back of the business center)
Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information call 512/327-2869.
Dances around Texas
Scottish Highland Dance Instruction
"Hill Country Highland Dancers"
Classes offered several days per week in Austin. Beginner thru premier; children thru adults. Competition and performance opportunities.
Contact Susanna Ross (477-8960), Margaret Lake (259-7440), or Mike Downer (447-0792).
Irish Dance class held by the Inishfree School of Irish Dancing
Wednesdays, starting at 5:15 PM
ABC Dance Studio, 9450 SPID #8, Corpus Christi, TX
210-479-8550
Scottish Highland Dancing
Every other Saturday in San Antonio, TX. Call Margaret Lake at (512) 259-7440 or email laker1@flash.net for more info.
Celtic Ceili Dances
Move Studio, corner of Preston & Campbell Rd.
17062 Preston Road, Suite 108, Dallas, TX
Second Saturdays, 7:15 - 9:30 PM
Sponsored by the Southwest Celtic Music Association. Dances called by Michael & Susan Harrison.
Music played by Mimi Rogers & friends.
$5 for SCMA members, $7 for non-members, free for children ages 12 and below. Dancers must be age 13 or older to participate. Younger children may attend with their families, accompanied off the dance floor by an adult throughout the evening.
Liquid refreshments (non-alcoholic) will be provided.
For questions contact IrishDance@dragonseye.com
Scottish Country Dancing and More - Oddfellows Hall
115 E. 14th Street (Heights), Houston, TX
7 - 10 PM. Check website for current schedule - ceilidh once a month, beginner nights, and sessions for experienced dancers $5 adults, $2.50 children under 14 accompanied by parent. $15 max. per family. 4th consecutive Wednesday free. NEWCOMERS WELCOME, NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, NO PARTNERS NEEDED. For more information contact Dianna Shipman at DIANNASHIPMAN@WORLDNET.ATT.NET or 713-522-1212. Musicians wanted!
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Dewann Cotten Dance Studio
9423 Glenfield Court, Houston, TX
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
$4 branch members; $5 non-members
Contact Marilyn Johnson at mj@marilynjohnson.info or Mary Plail at plail@academicplanet.com
This page updated Saturday, 05-Dec-2009 10:37:37 PST by Sharon Rempert.
