Photo credit – Suzanne McBride

Lunar New Year Dance February 1 7:30pm

Join us 7:30pm Saturday February 1 at Austin Uptown Dance for a special Lunar New Year social dance celebration.  May the Year of the Snake bring you wisdom, strength, and great dance technique to your social dance outings. Dance into Lunar New Year with us. We’ll have special performances, food & drink. Gōng xǐ fā cái!

Our New Year's Eve Resolutions

At our dance, we had several dancers share some of their New Years Resolutions.  We’ll feature some of them here….
“Go social dancing more.”

“Learn advanced salsa.” – Kat

“Dance more ballroom.”

“Dance more and make new friends.” – Anastasia

“Fill our world with love and positivity. Never forget to keep loving no matter what. Love unconditionally!”

We wish all of our members and guests great fulfillment of your dancing resolutions!

Saturday Social Dances in December - January

Make Plans to Join us for the ABD 1st and 3rd Saturday each month.  The 1st Saturday is at Austin Uptown Dance, 8868 Research Blvd. and the 3rd Saturday is at Blue Moon Dance, 3005 S Lamar Blvd Ste 110A. Sometimes the schedule varies.

December 7 – at Austin Uptown Dance, 8868 Research Blvd
DJ: Kerry Kelly
Mini lesson: Rumba

December 21 – No Dance

January 4 – No Dance


January 18 – Disco Party (Ballroom Variety Dance) at Blue Moon Dance, 3005 S Lamar Blvd Ste 110A
DJ: TBD
Mini Lesson: Hustle

The dance starts at 7:30 with a 30-minute mini-lesson which is included in the price of admission. Dancing starts at 8:00 and continues until 10:00. You do not need a partner to attend. Please email our Program Director if you have any questions.

Group Classes at Hancock Recreation Center

ABD Group Class Schedule at Hancock Recreation Center

January 7-30

Note: Tuesday January 21 lessons cancelled due to inclement weather (Hancock closed)

Day Time Dance Level
Tuesday 7:30-8:25pm Night Club 2-step (free) 1-2
Tango 3
8:30-9:30pm West Coast Swing (free) 1-2
Samba 3
Thursday 7:30-8:25pm Cha-cha (free) 1
East Coast Swing 1-2
8:30-9:30pm Foxtrot (free) 1-2
West Coast Swing 3

January Beginner Lesson Special: free classes.  Thinking of trying out our beginner classes?  In the month of January you can take these lessons at no cost.

February 4-27

Day Time Dance Level
Tuesday 7:30-8:25pm Swing 1-2
Night Club 2-Step 2-3
8:30-9:30pm Waltz 1-2
West Coast Swing 3
Thursday 7:30-8:25pm Rumba 2
Rumba 3
8:30-9:30pm Foxtrot 2
Cha Cha 3

March 4-27

Day Time Dance Level
Tuesday 7:30-8:25pm East Coast Swing 1-2
Tango 2
8:30-9:30pm Rumba 1-2
East Coast Swing 3
Thursday 7:30-8:25pm Samba 1-2
Waltz 3
8:30-9:30pm Cha Cha 1-2
Foxtrot 3

Lesson Pricing: Members $60 Non Members $80 Tuesdays or Thursdays (8 one hour lessons)

Limited Time Member Special:

$100 for both Tuesday and Thursday sessions (16 one hour lessons).