Blues Dance in Austin


Classes

Four on the Floor
We offer blues classes on Tuesday nights at the Fed!

Austin Swing Syndicate
Beginner lesson at 8:15pm on the first Thursday of each month at The Fed.

Go Dance Studio
Weekly progressive lessons with Tommy and Dee.

Social Dancing

Kick Butt Blues
Blues dance at Kick Butt Coffee every Friday 9pm-1am. Occasional live music.

Ruta Maya
Live blues music with Leeann Atherton 9pm-1am every 4th Thursday at Ruta Maya.

Austin Swing Syndicate
Blues side room 9:30-11:30pm on the 1st Thursday of each month at The Fed.
Blues dance 9:30-12:30pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month at Go Dance studio.

Live Music

Austin has countless venues with bands playing blues music...

Maggie Mae's
Live music with Mike Milligan and the Altar Boyz at 8pm every Monday night.

TC's Lounge
Live music with Little Elmore Reed at 10pm every Monday night. (21 and over)

Antone's
Different bands each week for Blue Tuesdays.

The Continental Club
The Blues Specialists play every Friday for happy hour around 6:30pm.

Nuno's on Sixth, Nuno's on Mopac, Jovita's, Central Market

Blues on the Green is an outdoor summer concert series.

DancinDate is an email list that announces danceable live music.

Special Events

New Year's Eve Blues Ball
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with live blues music and dancing at the Fed!

Austin Blues Party
Weekend event around 4th of July. Includes blues workshops and social dancing.

Lone Star Championships
Weekend event in January. Includes workshops, competitions, and social dancing in swing and blues.