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
⚠️ Members $5, non-members $8 ($15/$20 on live-band nights). 1st Thursday is a Social Blues Dance; 3rd Thursday has a Jazz Jam band. Style Sampler class 7:30-8:30pm rotates: Blues, Lindy, Balboa, Shag.
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.