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UPDATE ON CLASSES AND DANCES, August, 2021

ABD Dancing Continues – Classes Offered in August ….

Austin Ballroom Dancers have been successfully sponsoring a limited series of small group classes during the COVID Pandemic.  During August we are offering a four session class on Friday and a three session class on Sunday … for members   … to help you keep up your dance skills!

The Details: Note Sunday Class times have changed!
Dates: Friday and Sunday in July  (Dates Below)
Time: 7:00-9:00 Friday, 3:00-5:00 Sunday (approximately two hours with breaks)
Location:  Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78745
Instructor:  Mark Moy
Open to ABD Members Only
Friday  Foxtrot and East Coast Swing ….. classes are open to couples And Singles!. Partner rotation is optional, all singles will have an opportunity to dance with a partner. Maximum 16 participants. Fridays, four sessions  (July 30, August 15,22,29)
Sunday Two Step and Rumba Classes are open to couples and singles.  EPartneer rotation is optional all singles will have an opportunity to dance with a partner.
 (August 15,22,29) Maximum 16 participants.
Note three sessions and new time: 3:00-5:00
This program will adhere to the local health and safety guidelines, and to the Balance Studio protocols:  https://www.balancedancestudios.com/reopen/.
Note: Masks are now optional.
Price:
Friday Couples: $130 per couple/ $65 per person for the four two hour sessions. Note price may be less depending on class registration.
Sunday Singles: $100 per couple/ $50 per persont for the three, two hour sessions. Note  price may be less depending on class registration.
The session price is based on filling the class.
We are pricing our sessions to be able to break even with our costs. We try to estimate the class cost based on past attendance, so the actual cost may vary.
Members who wish to attend the Group Classes are asked to REGISTER IN ADVANCE on a first-come, first-served basis. Non members can join ABD at the time of class registration (12 months $50, 6 months $30)
Send an email with your class choice(s)  to Fred Rhoads (treasurer@austinballroomdancers.org; or Frhoads@mac.com). Further instructions and confirmation will follow.
We are excited to be able to continue to offer these group classes during the COVID pandemic,  and hope you will join ABD at Balance Dance Studio!

As most of you know, the City of Austin  closed Hancock Recreation Center and our longstanding dance classes cannot be held there at present.  We were forced to cancel our long anticipated 2020 New Years Eve celebration as well. The good news is that the club has already contracted with Austin Uptown Dance, and the Nash Hernandez Septet for the Austin Ballroom Dancers 2021 NYE Celebration!

The  special group classes mentioned above are not a replacement for our normal dance classes, which we plan to get underway as soon as we are able to do so.

You may apply for membership at http://www.austinballroomdancers.org/membership/.

Ballroom Dancing in Austin

We are a non-profit club dedicated to bringing ballroom dancing to the Austin area at a reasonable price.

We specialize in ballroom, from the smooth waltz and foxtrot to the sassy cha cha, rumba and bolero. All of the ballroom dances are taught in our group classes and practiced at our social dances.

We hope you will check us out. We are a friendly social club with something for everyone. Partners are not required; we love to mix it up.

Group Classes

Group Classes at Hancock are canceled until further notice. See the home page for limited classes at Balance Studios.

Group classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the beautiful Hancock Recreation Center/Golf Course. Highly qualified instructors provide a friendly teaching environment for all levels of dancers.

We have beginning classes every session plus an intermediate night for the more experienced dancer. Take your dancing to a higher level and shine on the dance floor.

See our Classes page for additional information.

Saturday Dances

Saturday Dances are Canceled Until Further Notice

Ballroom variety dances every first and third Saturday of the month at Austin Uptown Dance, 8868 Research Blvd. A 30-minute mini-lesson at 7:30 is included with the price of admission.

DJs spin all types of ballroom music from 8:00 to 10:30. Open to all ballroom enthusiasts. Only $7 for members and full time students; $10 for all others.

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