Austin has an active swing dance community with regular socials for West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, and Lindy Hop. ATX Swing Syndicate hosts weekly events with lessons for all levels. Whether you prefer the smooth, contemporary style of WCS or the energetic bounce of Lindy Hop, you'll find your people here.
Sunday
1Tuesday
2Go West: Weekly West Coast Swing
Go Dance Studio
North Austin · Austin
Follows the WCS group classes. $10 or a 5-pack for $40, included in memberships. Pre-registration encouraged.
Tuesday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Free on Tuesdays. Band from 9pm. Happy hour 2-8pm.
Thursday
3Austin Westie Academy Social
Austin Uptown Dance
North Austin · Austin
Now at Austin Uptown Dance (moved from Lamar Senior Center).
Austin Swing Syndicate Thursday Dance
Cherrywood Center
Cherrywood · Austin
Thursday at Cherrywood. $5 members / $8 nonmembers; live-band nights $15/$20. Nov 12 runs at the Fed as part of ALX; see its dated listing.
First-Thursday Blues side room included with admission. Optional Blues sampler 7:30pm, admission plus $10.
Thursday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin
Free on Thursdays per the venue's FAQ (cover is Fri/Sat and special shows). Band from 9pm.
Friday
2Halloween Open House at Rhythm House
Rhythm House ATX
South Lamar · Austin
Free. Classes from 7pm, including a kids class; social with performance and costume contest 8:30-10:30pm.
Friday Night at Donn's Depot
Donn's Depot
West Austin · Austin