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Performa/Dance presents BLUEGRASS JUNCTION

Fri., Aug. 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 15, 4:30-5:30 & 7:30-8:30 p.m.

AustinVentures StudioTheater

501 W. Third, Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third, Austin Downtown

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$35-$55

Dance, Music, Classical Music

Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and join the party as Performa/Dance brings back to the stage BLUEGRASS JUNCTION, with special musical guests — international singer and songwriter Tim Eriksen and Austin’s own Wayside Bluegrass — in a heartfelt intersection of music and dance. Award-winning choreographer Jennifer Hart invites you to celebrate an important piece of Americana - a time when live music and dance brought communities together to celebrate the human experience and the important phases of life. // August 14 at 7:30pm | August 15 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm // Tickets > performadance.org 979/450-5631
Honky-Tonk Two-Step 101: Learn Austin's Signature Dance Online

Through Sept. 1, 2030, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

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$87.00

Dance

Learn Austin's Honky-Tonk Two-Step from home! Beginner-friendly online course. Dance confidently at any venue. Start anytime at a fraction of the cost of Private Lessons! 5122700444
FREE Beginner Two-Step + Live Music - Donn's Depot Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 2

Donn's Depot

1600 W. Fifth, Austin Old West Austin

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Free

Music, Dance, Theatre

Learn Austin's most popular social dance at historic Donn's Depot! Beginner-friendly Honky-Tonk Two-Step lessons at 7:30pm (donation-based), then stick around and dance to live country music (no cover!). No partner or experience needed. LGBTQ+ friendly. RSVP here! Can't make it? Learn from home with our online courses! Follow @DoubleOrNothingTwoStep for daily where-to-dance lists! 5122700444
Austin Scandinavian Dancing

Wednesdays

Hancock Recreation Center

811 E. 41st, Austin Midtown

Free

Dance

Wednesdays. 7:30pm, class; 8-9:45pm, dance. 454-0598
Ballet Austin: Classes

Wednesdays-Saturdays

Ballet Austin

501 W. Third, Austin Downtown

$3-7 per class

Dance

Learn your way to physical grace with a dance class at Ballet Austin. There are so many varieties to choose among – ballet, barre, contemporary dance, hip-hop, tap, cardio dance fitness, Pilates, and more – and all taught by professional instructors. See website for details. 512/476-9151
Waiting / REX

Thursdays-Saturdays, 8-10 p.m.

Dell Fine Arts Center

5901 Southwest Pkwy., Austin West Austin and Lakeway

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$25-120

Dance

Pulitzer prize-winning dance critic Sarah L Kaufman described Ishida’s work as “deeply poignant” and “remarkable”. "waiting / REX" is a bold world premiere contemporary dance double bill by ISHIDA, bringing into visceral dialogue the works of Samuel Beckett and Sophocles. Reimagining "Waiting for Godot" and "Oedipus Tyrannus" through a striking physical lens, these classics become charged, embodied experiences. "waiting" suspends you in cycles of repetition, humor, and longing, while "REX" unfolds a haunting, surreal search for identity, power, and truth. Together, they form an emotionally charged diptych—a rare and transformative encounter of lessons in blindness shaped through meticulous physicality. 512/962-2633
Austin Swing Syndicate: Social Dancing

Thursdays

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion

2312 San Gabriel St., 2312 San Gabriel St., Austin Campus

$7

Dance

You know that the Syndicate holds one of the longest running and best-attended weekly swing dances in the country, right? Make note! There's an absolute beginner lesson which starts at 8pm, then social dancing to live music or DJs from 9pm until midnight. All ages are welcome. 512/476-5845
Performa/Dance Presents Bluegrass Junction

Fri., Aug. 14 and Sat., Aug. 15

AustinVentures StudioTheater

501 W. Third, Ballet Austin, 501 W. Third, Austin Downtown

Dance

Folk dance covers a fair swath of footwork practiced in this here United States, from square dancing to buck-and-wing to clogging. With roots in European, African, and Native American traditions, these dance styles offer not only a fun way to join in community but also a history lesson on the cultures that have made our country. Thus, Performa/Dance celebrates folk toe-tapping and tunes with choreography by Jennifer Hart set to live music from special guests Tim Eriksen and locals Wayside Bluegrass. “Bluegrass Junction is about convening and strengthening our community bonds in times of happiness and sorrow,” says Hart. “It… 512/476-9151
Kick Butt Blues Dance

Fridays

Kick Butt Coffee

5775 Airport, Austin Midtown

$5

Dance

Fridays (except third Friday each month), 9pm-1am. 736-2662
Austin International Folk Dancers

Fridays

Hancock Recreation Center

811 E. 41st, Austin Midtown

$5

Dance

Learn a variety of couples and line dances from around the world. All levels of experience welcome. No partner required! Fridays, 7pm (lessons); 8-9:45pm (open dance). 481-9362
Open House: Free Dance Classes!

Sat., Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m.

Go Dance

2525 W. Anderson, Austin Midtown

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Free

Dance

Discover a new skill and experience the joy of dancing at Go Dance Studio’s FREE Open House! Whether you’re new to dance or ready to build on your skills, our beginner and intermediate partner dance classes offer something for everyone. Try popular styles like Two Step, Swing, and Salsa in a fun, welcoming atmosphere led by experienced instructors. No partner or previous experience is required—just bring yourself and get ready to have fun. Meet our instructors, tour the studio, and see why Austin dancers choose Go Dance Studio to learn, socialize, and grow their confidence on the dance floor. 5123399391
Everything's Bigger Cabaret

Sat., Aug. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 16, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Jackalope South Shore

1523 Tinnin Ford Rd., Austin South

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$10 tix

Dance, Queer

Everything's Bigger Cabaret is an evening show featuring local musicians, dancers, drag artists, and everyone in between. Come on down for a night of culture & community with a raffle featuring local prizes! Doors at 6 and the show starts at 7, seats are first come first serve. Located in Show Pony within Jackalope - South Shore there is parking in the front and even more out back by The Copperhead Club. This show is 21+, IDs are checked at the door. Kitchen stays open til late. Karaoke starts at 9 after the show. Hosted and produced by May Buzzetti.
Tango Classes for Beginners

Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Continues through Dec. 26

Esquina Tango

209 Pedernales, Austin Lower East

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Drop in $20/ 5 Classes $80

Dance

Tango is a highly improvisational dance that is built in layers. Come learn the structure of tango from start to finish in a relaxed atmosphere. Students are coached in the skills of leading and following, as well as the etiquette and culture of Argentine Tango. No partner needed! Partner rotation is at will; those coming with a partner are not required to change. (512) 524-2772
Afro Fusion Dance

Saturdays

George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center

1165 Angelina, Austin East

$10/class

Dance

Afro-Caribbean folkloric dance styles, with an occasional shake of old-school Afro-American funk, led by Novuyo Masakhane. 974-4926
Ballet Afrique Dance Classes

Mondays, Tuesdays

Ballet Afrique

8011 Cameron #500, Austin North

Dance

Ballet Afrique's acclaimed dance studio offers a wide variety of classes exploring expressions of the cultures and experiences of the African Diaspora through professional dance. 512/228-7060
Beginner Two-Step + Live Music

Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Continues through Jan. 1

Sagebrush

5500 S. Congress, Austin South

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$10.00

Music, Dance

Beginner two-step lessons + live country music at Sagebrush! Learn Austin's signature dance. No partner needed. Tues 6pm. $10 cover 5122700444
Four On The Floor: Classes

Tuesdays

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion

2312 San Gabriel St., 2312 San Gabriel St., Austin Campus

Prices vary

Dance

Ongoing classes in swing and Lindy Hop culminate in a weekly dance. New classes usually start the first Tuesday of the new month. Tuesdays, 7pm, classes; 9:30pm, open dance. 453-3889
Ras Leela: An East Side Story

Fri., Aug. 21, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Long Center for the Performing Arts

701 W. Riverside, Austin South Congress and South First

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$42 - $132

Dance, Theatre

Set in the fictional city of Vrindapur, Raas Leela reimagines a timeless story of forbidden love through a distinctly South Asian lens. As young lovers Ram and Leela navigate the rivalry between their powerful families, the production explores love, legacy, pride, and the choices that shape generations. Brought to life by a dynamic ensemble of dancers, the city itself becomes a vibrant character, moving through moments of celebration, conflict, and memory. Rich with music, movement, and emotion, Raas Leela is a breathtaking theatrical experience that celebrates culture, community, and enduring love. (512) 474-5664
KUTX 98.9 Wet Hot Dance Party benefit show

Sat., Aug. 22, 7-11 p.m.

29th Street Ballroom

2906 Fruth, Austin Campus

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$15 advance, $20 at the door

Dance

Cut a rug and raise funds for your favorite non-profit, public radio station! Join KUTX as we close out our Wet Hot Austin Summer with a summer tradition: our Wet Hot Dance Party, featuring DJ sets from KUTX hosts Alex Marrero (Horizontes), DJ Shani (The Groove Temple), Soundfounder (Soundfounder), Paul Carrubba (Uptown Saturday Night) and Confucius Jones (Sunday midday; Happy Feet Old School Dance Party guest-host). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. One hundred percent of net proceeds will benefit KUTX 98.9. This is an 18+ event. Dress in your end-of-summer-camp dance best. 000/000-0000
Rhythm & Movement Latin Social

Sat., Aug. 22, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Rhythm House ATX

4622 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin South

$20 Class/Social; $10 Social

Dance

Join Rhythm House ATX and Austin Inspired Movement for their monthly Rhythm and Movement Latin Social on Saturday, August 22nd! Warm up with an open level (beginner friendly) Salsa or Bachata workshop at 8:30PM, then enjoy 50/50 Salsa and Bachata all night long. Whether you're stepping on the dance floor for the first time or a seasoned dancer, all are welcome. Bring your friends (it's BYOB!), and enjoy a night full of music, dancing, and great vibes! (512) 520-5292
Haus of Brimstone presents 🙏HOLY HELL II: CLERGILICIOUS🙏

Fri., Aug. 28, 7-11:30 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 29, 7-11:30 p.m.

Sterling Stage

6134 E Hwy 290, 6134 E Hwy 290, Austin North

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20+

Queer, Dance

Join us, beloved sinners, for two unique nights of profane perversions and satanic liberation as we celebrate sacrilegious self-expression and freedom from religious oppression with joyful, triumphant, and clergilicious flair! 📿 We’re back for a second round of our inaugural Haus of Brimstone theme, Holy Hell… this time, with a hierophilic, clergilicious twist! ⛪ Priests, nuns, and sexy sacrilege; get me to a nunnery posthaste & forgive us father for we. have. sinned, enthusiastically! Featuring a wicked lineup of heavenly bodies performing a damnable variety of depraved deeds. A different cast each night for a completely unique experience! 18+ only 5126323050
Starlight Salsa

Fri., Aug. 28, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

Stargazer

979 Springdale #130, 979 Springdale #130, Austin East

$10 Cover

Dance

Join Rhythm House at Stargazer Cocktails and Coffee for another unforgettable night of Salsa! Start the evening with a fun, open level (beginner friendly) Salsa lesson with the incredible Lisa Vargas at 8PM, then dance the night away with DJ Big J spinning the best Salsa hits until 12AM. Whether you're stepping on the dance floor for the first time or you're a seasoned dancer, all are welcome. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a night full of music, dancing, and great vibes! Drink Specials until 7PM. (512) 520-5292
Ballet Austin’s Free Day of Dance

During August

Ballet Austin

501 W. Third, Austin Downtown

Dance

Every year at the tail-end of summer, Ballet Austin welcomes the community to check out its many dance class offerings for the low, low price of zero dollars. Sign up for hip-hop, line dance, tap, ballet, or whatever inspires you to get your feet moving. 512/476-9151
Hot Jazz Summer

Sat., Aug. 29, 6-11 p.m.

Austin Scottish Rite Theater

207 West 18th Street, Austin Greater Austin

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$26.50

Dance, Music

Join us at the historic Scottish Rite Theater for a spectacular evening of hot jazz, swing music, and social dancing! Featuring lobby openers Luke Allen & Shane Dickens, scorching vintage tunes from The Relevators, and classic swing by the 10-piece Golden Hour Orchestra. New to dancing? Floor on the Floor will host a beginner lesson to get you moving. Enjoy pop-up tap and dance performances, intermission jazz poetry, and a late set by DJ Shortystumpleton. Dance on the hardwood or relax in comfortable seats—all are welcome! Supported in part by Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment. +1 512-472-5436
Present Perspective Project by Early Era Collective

Thu., Sept. 3, 8-9:15 p.m., Fri., Sept. 4, 8-9:15 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 5, 8-9:15 p.m.

Dougherty Arts Center

1110 Barton Springs Rd., Austin South Congress and South First

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Pay-What-You-Wish Tickets (starts at $18.50)

Dance

Early Era Collective premieres “Present Perspective Project," featuring work by long-time Early Era Artists Daniel Broxton and Jairus Carr, this dance production explores post-modern and street style fusion choreography that illustrates a journey from past to present. Our collaborative evening-length show interweaves a narrative about living, witnessing, and actively participating in the human experience through multiple sides of the story. Daniel and Jairus bring their different choreographic perspectives to encompass oddball ironic anxiousness and emotionally charged, intricate motion. Picture floppy, comedic movement, genuineness planted in absurdity, breath and recovery, deconstruction to reconstruction, and let’s not forget Important Poses. Join us! 512/974-4000
ARCOS Presents: Creative Resitsance

Fri., Sept. 4, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mon., Sept. 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thu., Sept. 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Fri., Sept. 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Crashbox

5305 Bolm #12, Austin East

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Sliding scale from $15

Dance, Film, Theatre

ARCOS Presents: Creative Resistance is the seventh edition of ARCOS’ production mentorship program, featuring a double bill of interdisciplinary dance performances: Lichen Bouboushian’s Rupture: Sneak lives between dance, performance art, and oral history, with the performer navigating a perilous set while telling the story of their Armenian, Lebanese, and American heritage. Venese Alcantar and Omar Mousa’s SalSāl (clay that makes sound) is a dance/film that investigates the body as landscape, malleable, marked by history, and in constant transformation. 801/810-5091
Day of Dance

Sat., Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

AISD Performing Arts Center

1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin East

Free

Dance, Community, Family

Day of Dance is a free, all-ages, all-abilities community festival celebrating the joy of dance in Austin. Hosted by MINDPOP and Austin ISD Fine Arts, Day of Dance brings together professional dance companies, youth performers, teaching artists, educators, and families for a full day of free performances, dance classes, live music, and activities. The festival celebrates Austin’s vibrant dance community–across generations, cultures, and dance traditions–creating welcoming pathways for people of all backgrounds to experience the power and joy of movement. Keep Austin Dancing! 512/893-3921
SEF Dandiya Dhamaka 2026

Sat., Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m.

Round Rock Sports Center

2400 Chisholm Trail, Round Rock Beyond Austin

Get Tickets
20

Dance

The countdown to Austin's favorite Navratri celebration has begun! Join the Austin chapter of Sankara Eye Foundation for SEF Dandiya Dhamaka 2026—an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and community while supporting the gift of sight. Enjoy live Garba and Dandiya with Preetysha and Sameer of Shree Shakti, plus a Bollywood Dhamaka by DJ Nish. The evening also features a beginner-friendly Dandiya workshop, delicious food, festive photo opportunities, and local vendor stalls. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or celebrating Navratri for the first time, bring your family and friends for a night of culture, celebration, and giving back.
National Convening on Community-Based Practice

Sept. 23-25

Thompson Conference Center

Red River & Dean Keeton, Austin Campus

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Free

Dance, Civics, Theatre

The National Convening on Community Based Practice, hosted by Forklift Danceworks, will take place September 23–25, 2026 in Austin, Texas. The convening will bring together artists, organizers, educators, students, and cultural workers from across the country for conversations, workshops, activations, and collaborative exchange centered on community-based and socially engaged artistic practice. Free with advanced registration. 512/471-2933
Next Level KPop

Fri., Oct. 9, 9-11 p.m.

Vulcan Gas Company

418 E. Sixth, Austin Downtown

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$25.67

Dance, Music

Obsessed with K-pop? Same. Next Level K-Pop Rave is the ultimate DJ dance party dedicated to the biggest hits and hottest idols in the game. Expect nonstop anthems from BLACKPINK, BTS, TWICE, Stray Kids, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, ATEEZ, and more From 2000s throwbacks to the songs currently taking over your feed, it’ll all be here. Whether you’re screaming every lyric, trading photocards, or hitting the choreography with your friends, this is the place to let loose and go full idol mode. 512-387-6838
Buda Arts Festival

Mon., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Tue., Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed., Oct. 14, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Thu., Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri., Oct. 16, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Inspired Minds Art Center

121 Main St., Buda Beyond Austin

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Free

Music, Dance

Live, outdoor, plein air art competitions, busking musicians, art demos, artisan markets, gallery exhibits, artist meet-ups, kids' activities, film and live theatre performances fill the week! There's something for everyone! While most of the festival is FREE, events on the Festival Schedule that require TICKETS are marked with a 🎟️. The Buda Arts Festival, originally named the Buda Plein Air Festival, was created in 2020 by Inspired Minds Art Center to bring the community together outdoors, through art, in a mindful, healing, and celebratory way during a time of social restrictions, fear, and anxiety. 512-364-3630
Derek Hough - Dance For The Holidays

Wed., Nov. 18, 8 p.m.

H-E-B Center at Cedar Park

2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park Beyond Austin

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Dance

512/600-5000
Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

Sat., April 3, 7 p.m.

Bass Concert Hall

2350 Robert Dedman, Austin Campus

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$54.00 - $222.00

Dance

Experience the world’s most beloved ballet like never before. International Ballet Stars returns with a breathtaking production set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and performed by a world-class international cast representing four continents. From the moonlit lakeside where Princess Odette is held under a powerful spell, to the dazzling royal ballroom where the seductive Odile delivers the legendary 32 fouettés - every scene is filled with drama, precision, and unforgettable beauty. 512-471-2787