Dances
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.
Austin Contra Dancing
Contra Dance Schedule is the following.
Third Saturday’s St Paul’s Lutheran Church (3501 Red River)
Directions and schedule or location changes can be found at taada.us (Traditional Austin Area Dance Association). Also check out the Facebook page Austin Contra Dancers.
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.
First Friday Contra Dances
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 St., 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. Or see the 1st Friday Contra Dance Facebook page.
English Country Dancing
Is held on the 2nd Friday of each month, from 7:30pm-10:30, at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 6800 Woodrow Ave (one block South of Justin Lane). 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. Or check the Austin English Country Dance Facebook page.
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 virginiadale@att.net or (512) 441-7422.
International Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing meets almost every Saturday night at Hancock Recreation Center on 41st Street (between Red River and Duval). Or visit the IFD Facebook Page.
Austin Scottish Country Dance Society
Features weekly socials and classes. For information call or email Sarah Harriman at 327-2869 sarah@austinscd.org.
