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  • Image: A Night at the Oasis

    Sat., Sept. 26, 7-9 p.m.

    Dougherty Arts Center

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

    Join the Austin Bellydance Association for an exciting evening celebrating the beauty, artistry and diversity of bellydance! The showcase promises an evening filled with rhythm, culture, creativity and community with dancers of all levels. We can't wait to share the magic! 512/636-4645
  • Image: Still. Here. Now.

    Sat., Sept. 26, 8-9:30 p.m.

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    Tickets $20-$35
    Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre presents Still. Here. Now., a multicultural dance theatre and live music performance celebrating our shared humanity. Bringing together diverse Austin dancers, choreographers, musicians, and storytellers, the work explores how identity is shaped by ancestry, family, community, cultural memory, and the dreams we inherit or create. Through artistic collaboration and community workshops, Still. Here. Now. explores intergenerational wisdom, immigration, belonging, self-worth, and the American Dream, inviting audiences to consider what we inherit, what we carry forward, and how our stories connect us across generations and communities through a dynamic performance of dance and live music. 512/423-0457
  • Image: THE CUP O' CARNATIC SHOW

    Sun., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

    Westlake Performing Arts Theatre

    4100 Westbank Dr., Austin West Austin and Lakeway

    Join India Fine Arts for an extraordinary evening of Carnatic music with renowned veena maestro Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh and her acclaimed Cup O’ Carnatic Show. A sixth-generation musician who began playing the Saraswathi Veena at just three years old, Dr. Kumaresh brings more than four decades of artistry to the stage. This captivating production combines powerful live music, storytelling, dazzling graphics, immersive lighting, and stage visuals, bringing the beauty of raga and tala to life for all ages. Prepare for an unforgettable journey where centuries-old music meets stunning visuals and an unforgettable live experience.
  • Image: Still. Here. Now.

    Sept. 25-26

    Boyd Vance Theatre at the Carver Museum

    1165 Angelina, Austin East

    Andrea Ariel Dance Theatre has gone beyond boundaries and staked out their claim in the world. This year’s show reminds viewers that yes, these talented dancers will continue to explore their cultural identities through memory and generations. Ariel brings in her cadre of skilled collaborators like Anuradha Naimpally, Luis Ordaz Gutiérrez, and Ciceley Fullylove, choreographing deeply revelatory works. Live music led by Andy Nolte accompanies pieces crafted through community workshops and personal experiences. It’s a night of AADT delving into the glorious realities of who actually makes up America. – Cat McCarrey 512/974-4926
  • Image: Ballet Austin’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Sept. 24-27

    Long Center for the Performing Arts

    701 W. Riverside, Austin South Congress and South First

    Shakespeare’s comedy springs to life next week with approximately 16,511 fewer words. Fairies, mechanicals, lovers, and an ass will dance through the enchanted Athenian forest to Stephen Mills’ choreography and Felix Mendelssohn’s score, played live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra. If you wish to watch what fools these mortals can be, be sure to purchase a ticket on the Ballet Austin website. – Charlie Sharpe 512/474-5664
  • Image: Carried By the Winds

    Sept. 17-20 and 25-27

    One Texas Center

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

    Is it time once again for a high-flying physical showcase from Blue Lapis Light? Why, yes! This performance takes inspiration from our turbulent times with the dancers’ movement steered “by unseen currents, moving toward the light with grace, surrender, and quiet resolve.” In a deft display of aerial dance poetry, Blue Lapis’ expert maneuvers encapsulate the true turmoil and triumphs inherent to living through an uncertain era – all while suspended on One Texas Center. If you’re planning to attend, consider bringing a blanket or cushion as ground seating is concrete. Chairs from home aren’t allowed, but those desiring back… 512/974-3251
  • Image: A Midsummer Night's Dream

    Through Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

    Long Center for the Performing Arts

    701 W. Riverside, Austin South Congress and South First

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    $25 to $115
    A Midsummer Night's Dream opens Ballet Austin's 2026/27 season with a joyful blend of romance, theatrical spectacle and laugh-out-loud physical comedy. This warm, witty, and endlessly entertaining production runs Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m, Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m. at The Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas. Set to Felix Mendelssohn's lively score, performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Stephen Mills' full-length classical ballet transforms Shakespeare's timeless tale into a playful theatrical experience where lovers become wonderfully lost before finding each other again. 512-476-2163
  • Image: TEXTURES OF OPACITY

    Through Sept. 26, 8-9 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 27, 4-5 p.m.

    Crashbox

    5305 Bolm #12, Austin East

    In a durational encounter between two bodies and three walls, TEXTURES OF OPACITY examines how people with histories of familial migration, who deeply know what it means to be routinely monitored, measured, and controlled, devise ways to remain immeasurable, excessive, and in refusal to become legible and assimilable. It asks: Can we imagine refusal as participation, refusal as freedom, refusal as survival? Presented at Crashbox Theatre, this evening-length dance is interdisciplinary; it is an interplay between spoken text, music, movement, and lighting design. This project is supported in part by a Nexus Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.
  • Image: "An Orchestra of Supergiants"

    Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26

    Clayton Towers

    1106 Clayton Ln., Austin Northeast

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    $35+ Sliding Scale (no one turned away for lack of funds)
    The latest site-specific dance production from BLiPSWiTCH takes place on the third floor of an office building, with eight dancers and live original musical composition. "An Orchestra of Supergiants" is a living archive of déjà vu: accumulated sounds and movement that shape our personhood and reveal how little of human existence we are able to hold and perceive. It’s not about the office, but it is about how even our own memories are an echoing variation on sameness, eroding and distorting with each return until we are no longer able to feel their totality. Doors/bar 7:30pm Show 8:00pm. 435/757-9514
  • Image: BLiPSWiTCH presents "An Orchestra of Supergiants"

    Wednesdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9 p.m. Continues through Sept. 26

    Clayton Towers

    1106 Clayton Ln., Austin Northeast

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    $35+ Sliding Scale (no one turned away for lack of funds)
    The latest site-specific dance production from BLiPSWiTCH takes place on the third floor of an office building, with eight dancers and live original musical composition. "An Orchestra of Supergiants" is a living archive of déjà vu: accumulated sounds and movement that shape our personhood and reveal how little of human existence we are able to hold and perceive. It’s not about the office, but it is about how even our own memories are an echoing variation on sameness, eroding and distorting with each return until we are no longer able to feel their totality. Doors/bar 7:30pm Show 8:00pm 435/757-9514
  • Image: Honky-Tonk Two-Step 101: Learn Austin's Signature Dance Online

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

    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
  • Image: 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
    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
  • Image: Waiting / REX

    Thursdays-Saturdays, 8-10 p.m.

    Dell Fine Arts Center

    5901 Southwest Pkwy., Austin West Austin and Lakeway

    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
  • Image: Afro Fusion Dance

    Saturdays

    $10/class
    Afro-Caribbean folkloric dance styles, with an occasional shake of old-school Afro-American funk, led by Novuyo Masakhane. 974-4926
  • Image: Ballet Austin: Classes

    Wednesdays-Saturdays

    Ballet Austin

    501 W. Third, Austin Downtown

    $3-7 per class
    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
  • Image: Two-Step-Dancin' Austin Downtown

    Sun., Sept. 27, 6-7 p.m.

    The White Horse

    500 Comal, Austin Lower East

    You've been to the honky tonk. You've stood at the edge of the floor, watching everyone else look like they were born knowing how to do this. But the truth is, if you can walk, you can dance. You'll learn the basic step, how to lead and how to follow, and enough turns to keep it interesting. Small group, real instruction, actual floor time. Stay after to learn in a bigger group. You’ll hear the band come on and get a chance to put what you learned to work with the people you just learned it with. Presented by Soularis! 512/553-6756
  • Image: Experience the Energy of West African Dance!

    Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 23

    Tapestry Dance Company

    2015 E. Riverside Ste. 7-BD, Austin South

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    $25 drop-in (class packages available)
    West African dance to LIVE drumming — every Monday! Ready to move? Join Lannaya Drum & Dance for a fast-paced traditional West African dance class. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned mover, all levels are welcome. Learn iconic Guinean dance basics, movement vocabulary, short dances, and a few call-and-response songs — all taught to live drumming. Class begins with a warmup, breakdown of steps, then we dance — with musical breaks from the drummers guiding every change in movement. Mami Sayon Camara leads the class, with Mohamed Sylla on drums — both Guinean artists. Toll-free: 855-LANNAYA (855-526-6292, ext. 2)
  • Image: Ballet Afrique Dance Classes

    Mondays, Tuesdays

    Ballet Afrique

    8011 Cameron #500, Austin North

    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
  • Image: Beginner Two-Step + Live Music

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

    Sagebrush

    5500 S. Congress, Austin South

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

    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
  • Image: Austin Scandinavian Dancing

    Wednesdays

    Hancock Recreation Center

    811 E. 41st, Austin Midtown

    Free
    Wednesdays. 7:30pm, class; 8-9:45pm, dance. 454-0598
  • Image: Austin Swing Syndicate: Social Dancing

    Thursdays

    Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion

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

    $7
    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
  • Image: Pacific Eurythmy-Performance and Workshops

    Fri., Oct. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

    Austin Waldorf School

    8702 South View, Austin West Austin and Lakeway

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    Suggested Donation $25
    In Eurythmy one speaks and sings through the body in space, revealing the many colors of the human soul. Rudolf Steiner said “In eurythmy, the body must become soul”. He also called Eurythmy “The Art of Moving Space”. Eurythmy’s choreographed movements include specific shapes and placement of the hands, arms, posture, and full body gestures, in space. Eurythmists intentionally create a doorway into melody, beat, rhythm, harmony, and non-sounding elements (spaces between the notes or words) that are living in the literature or musical composition and come alive through performance. 512-348-8630
  • Image: Kick Butt Blues Dance

    Fridays

    Kick Butt Coffee

    5775 Airport, Austin Midtown

    $5
    Fridays (except third Friday each month), 9pm-1am. 736-2662
  • Image: Austin International Folk Dancers

    Fridays

    Hancock Recreation Center

    811 E. 41st, Austin Midtown

    $5
    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
  • Image: Dance Carousel 2026

    Wed., Oct. 7, 8-9 p.m., Thu., Oct. 8, 8-9 p.m., Fri., Oct. 9, 8-9 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 10, 8-9 p.m.

    Ground Floor Theatre

    979 Springdale #122, Austin East

    The quintessentially Austin Dance Carousel gets bigger, continuing its annual dance celebration with a thrilling roster of choreographers—this year adding two more per program for a total of 24 dance makers for the 2026 performances. Each choreographer will create 4 one-minute dances that will be shown in a round, amounting to 48 minutes of dance — humorous, poignant, virtuosic, pensive, and sometimes deliciously subversive. Two different programs, Carousel A on Wednesday, October 7th and Friday, October 9th and Carousel B on Thursday, October 8th and Saturday, October 10th will each showcase the work of twelve—formerly ten— different choreographers. 512/840-1804
  • Image: Jazz Dance Jam

    Fri., Oct. 9, 6:30-9 p.m.

    Unity Church of the Hills

    9905 Anderson Mill, Austin West Austin and Lakeway

    Donation
    Live swing jazz and a dance floor for swing dancing. Sound like fun? That’s the plan with the Swing Dance Jam. Doors at 6:00pm. Music 6:30-9:00pm. It’s a community-building event sponsored by Creative SEA, to bring people of all ages and backgrounds together. Jazz musicians of all levels are welcome to sit in with the band. A free dance lesson will be provided by longtime dance instructor Laura Malloy, of Four On The Floor. Sliding scale donations welcome. More event information available at CreativeSEA.org 5125898514
  • Image: UnFOUseen Circumstances

    Fri., Oct. 9, 7-9 & 9-11 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 10, 7-9 & 9-11 p.m.

    The Vortex

    2307 Manor Rd., Austin East

    Prepare yourselves for FouFouHA! Austin's final show run of the year - a 2 night extravaganza! Running shows each night @ 7:00p + 9:00p, with a themed vendor market beginning at 6:00p. A wildcard mix of variety acts and audience games, this show is subject to whatever ~mysterious fou-quencies~ make it through the veil to our world. Leave your expectations at the door, and trust that every time you come visit us, new adventures await. Stop by Patrizi's for a delicious pasta dinner before or after the show, and enjoy drinks from Butterfly Bar all night long! 512/478-5282
  • Image: Next Level KPop

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

    Vulcan Gas Company

    418 E. Sixth, Austin Downtown

    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
  • Image: 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

    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
  • Image: Gravy Shakes Improv Night

    Fri., Oct. 16, 7:30-10 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, 7:30-10 p.m. and Fri., Dec. 18, 7:30-10 p.m.

    Inspired Minds Art Center

    121 Main St., Buda Beyond Austin

    Comedy, drama, rhythm, pantomime, dance...you really never know what you're going to get when the lights come up, but it's sure going to be fun to find out! Get Ready for a Wild Night with Gravy Shakes Improv! Join us at The Chambers Theatre for a rollercoaster of laughter and surprises with Buda’s very own Gravy Shakes! This dynamic troupe of comedians, actors, and all-around entertainers is ready to captivate you with a show like no other. Expect the unexpected as every performance is completely improvised, made up on the spot, and never to be repeated. 512/364-3630
  • Image: 17th Annual Tits-or-Treats Burlesque Show

    Fri., Oct. 23, 8-11 p.m.

    Come and Take It Productions

    2015 E. Riverside, Austin South

    This Halloween, the veil between the living and the wicked gets a little thinner. Join us on Friday, October 23, at Come and Take it Live for a night of seductive scares and burlesque that’s sure to raise more than a few spirits. Come for the frights. Stay for the delights. Featuring your favorite Bombshells: Sherry Bomb, Folly Parton, Viridian Moon, Roc Gaude, Violet Sky, Marcia Melons, Jack Potts, Katetastrophe, Hibiscus Bloom, Ms. Gorgeous George, Jess Velour, Kitty Pink, and Splitty Kitty. Hosted by Nico De Gallo! 18+ only. Costumes encouraged. Inhibitions discouraged.
  • Image: Round Rock Diwali Festival – 10th Anniversary

    Sat., Oct. 24, 2-10 p.m.

    Centennial Plaza

    301 W. Bagdad Ave, Round Rock Greater Austin

    Free
    The 10th annual Round Rock Diwali Festival celebrates the Festival of Lights with a full day of traditional and contemporary South Asian music, dance, and food. The free community festival features over 60 live dance and musical acts—including Classical, Folk, Bhangra, and Garba—as well as a Bollywood fashion show presented by Taj Fashion. Attendees can explore a street food bazaar with 30-plus food stalls, 100-plus artisan and clothing vendors, Henna art, and Rangoli sand art competitions. The event concludes with an open dance floor set to live DJ music. 5122185540
  • Image: Crown Theatre's 2026 Halloween Revue

    Sat., Oct. 24, 7:30-10 p.m.

    Tiger Den

    1303 E. Fourth, Austin Lower East

    Join us for a wickedly fun night at Tiger Den ATX for two spectacular Halloween shows! First, experience Monster Mash Mayhem: A Vivacious Variety Spectacular, featuring ghostly music, devilish dancing, immersive performances, a live band, food, and drinks. Wear your Halloween attire to join our costume contest, bid in the silent auction, and enjoy a ghoulishly good time. Craving more? Stick around as our Sirens of Seduction beckon you into the 21+ Witch’s Lair for breathtaking burlesque and bewitching delights. 512-761-7821
  • Image: Tails from the Crypt

    Sat., Oct. 31, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

    Ani's Day & Night

    7107 E. Riverside, Austin South

    This Halloween, The Up in Smoke Cabaret Presents: Tails From The Crypt! A 18+ Halloween Drag and Burlesque live performance show of Halloween Horror Tales! During the show there will be Halloween trivia, raffle games, a costume contest and more spooky fun! Following the show, the night does not end there! We have a Monster Mash dance party with beats by Austin own Dj Xoy! Come for an unforgettable night of spooky fun, along with, you guessed it, lots of smoke! There will be lots of cool vendors, Tarot reading and more for this Spooky event. See you there ghouls! (737) 738-1850
  • Image: 25TH ANNUAL VETERANS DAY HANGAR DINNER DANCE - San Marcos TX Airport

    Sat., Nov. 14, 6-10:30 p.m.

    San Marcos Airport

    4400 Airport Hwy. 21, San Marcos Downtown

    SAN MARCOS, TX — One of San Marcos’ largest and most unique annual events returns Saturday, November 14, 2026, as the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing celebrates its 25th Annual Veterans Day Hangar Dinner Dance. More than 700 guests attend each year for an unforgettable evening of dinner and dancing among historic WWII aircraft, featuring authentic 1940s big-band music by the Sentimental Journey Orchestra. The evening includes dinner, a swing dance lesson, live orchestra and dancing, presentations, dance and period-attire contests, complimentary beer and wine, and an opportunity to view historic WWII aircraft. 2102185687
  • Image: 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

    512/600-5000
  • Image: Beats Antique at The Far Out Lounge

    Sat., Dec. 5, 7-11:45 p.m.

    The Far Out Lounge & Stage

    8504 S. Congress, Austin South

    You can’t know Beats Antique until you’ve been a part of its journey, and experienced the act as an entity with a life of its own. A stage show that demands more music; music that needs costumes, ships and masks and shadow dances; an audience that comes for art, and takes away stories to feed their imagination. 6788991323
  • Image: Limón Dance Company

    Wed., March 24, 7:30 p.m.

    Bass Concert Hall

    2350 Robert Dedman, Austin Campus

    One of the most influential modern dance companies in the world, the Limón Dance Company has been telling stories through the art of movement for nearly 80 years. Celebrated for its dramatic expression, technical precision, and richly nuanced movement, the company continues to showcase the enduring legacy of dancer and choreographer José Limón. Its famed repertory, which includes classic works in addition to new collaborations with contemporary choreographers, has an unparalleled breadth, creating unique experiences for audiences around the globe. Presenting Sponsor: Tejemos Foundation, Lynne Dobson and Greg Wooldridge. 512/471-1122