Classes generally start at the beginning of the month and run for 4 weeks. See the calendar below for the current and future class offerings as well as social events and other outings. We sequence our classes so that you can cover 16 different dances in year (American Smooth, Rhythm & Club Dances) or as quickly as 6 months if you come for both Tuesday & Thursday lessons. After taking the two months of beginner level lessons, you’ll be ready to take intermediate the following month.
We’re offering Free Beginner Classes in April 2025. Invite all of your friends who would like to learn to dance with us.
Thank you for the warm wishes and encouragement! I made it through the first ballroom dance class at Austin Ballroom Dancers. I was just as good and just as awful as all the other newbies and enjoyed the evening thoroughly. Tonight we began learning Nightclub Two-Step (nothing like the two-step I grew up with) and West Coast Swing.
By the end of the night I think I was getting mentally and physically tired because I suddenly couldn't remember the basic timing of the steps! Thank goodness the instructor is going to send us video links so we can practice.
I did not feel like the oldest or clunkiest person in the room (even though I may actually have been), and the younger ones didn't seem to mind dancing with me at all. The instruction was clear and pleasant. I had a good time. Whew!
Gayle E., new member in January 2025