Austin-area events

Please refer to the calendar below for any cancellations. Hancock Recreation Center is typically closed for federal holidays.

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Weekly English country dance

When: Mondays, 7:15 – 9:30pm
First-time English country dancers should come at 7:15 for a 15-minute introduction to English country dancing. Dances after 8:30pm will be targeted for experienced dancers.
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St.
Cost: $5
A fragrance free event.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children.

3rd Saturday contra dance

When: The 3rd Saturday of each month, 7:00pm-9:55pm.
Where: Go Dance Studio
2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 (in Northcross Mall Plaza near First Watch and Guitar Center)
Cost: More details in the calendar below.

Monthly contra dance in San Marcos

When: The 2nd Sunday of each month, 1:00pm-4:00pm. *Schedule may vary so please check their San Marcos Contra Dance

Weekly contra dance sponsored by Austin Barn Dancers

When: Wednesdays, 7:30-9:45pm
Where: Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St
Cost: Free! Music by a volunteer jam band
More info: http://austinbarndancers.org/

	May 2025
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4	5 English Country Dance @ Hancock English Country Dance @ Hancock May 5, 2025 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Masks optional but encouraged. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 This is a fragrance-free event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children. See more details •	6	7 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock May 7, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Dale Rempert calling this week. A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	8	9	10
11 San Marcos Contra Dance San Marcos Contra Dance May 11, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm United Campus Ministry Wesley Center, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 Band: O'Malarkey Caller: Chris Broad from Houston $10 per dancer No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 1:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! You may park on the lower level of "The Tower" parking garage directly across Guadalupe Street from the UCM Wesley Center dance venue. This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA and San Marcos Contra Dance See more details •	12 Welcome the May @ Hancock Welcome the May @ Hancock May 12, 2025 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA An evening of spring-themed dances to the music of Rowena and Friends Cost: $5 (exact change appreciate) plus a tip for the band No fragrances, please. Come dressed as fancy as you fancy, but no more. Dances will be briefly taught and called. Dancers should therefore already be familiar with the basic figures of English country dance. Not sure if you are? Come and dance with us on regular Monday nights and make sure! About Children: To enjoy English country dancing, children need to be mature enough to interact with grownups on a near-adult level and to dance with people other than their parents. PROGRAM: Freeford Gardens The Hop Ground Draper's Gardens Break, followed by the challenge dance (which won't be so challenging for experienced contra dancers: Lover's Knot Easter Thursday Faithless Nancy Dawson Sunlight Through Draperies Yellow Stockings See more details •	13	14 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock May 14, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Chloe Levine calling this week. free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	15	16	17 3rd Saturday Contra Dance 3rd Saturday Contra Dance May 17, 2025 7:00 pm - 9:55 pm Go Dance Studio, 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530, Austin, TX 78757, USA Band: Mike Savercool on fiddle, Patty Collieron fiddle and Raul Diaz on guitar Caller: Marc Airhart Go Dance Studio 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 in Northcross Mall Plaza (near First Watch and the Guitar Center). No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! Admission $10 Please wear (or even better, bring) clean dance shoes to protect this lovely dance floor. Thanks! This is a fragrance-free event. Dance sponsored by TAADA See more details •
18	19 NO ECD Hancock Closed for Maintenance NO ECD Hancock Closed for Maintenance May 19, 2025 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Masks optional but encouraged. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 This is a fragrance-free event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children. See more details •	20	21 NO CONTRA Hancock Closed for Maintenance NO CONTRA Hancock Closed for Maintenance May 21, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	22	23	24
25	26 NO ECD Hancock closed for Memorial Day NO ECD Hancock closed for Memorial Day May 26, 2025 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. Masks optional but encouraged. Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called. Cost: $5 This is a fragrance-free event. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by a participating adult in a ratio of at least 1 adult to every 2 children. See more details •	27	28 Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock May 28, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA Ann Jenneman calling this week. A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO). A brief beginners session is taught at 7:30, before the dance program begins. There is no charge for this event, as the musicians and caller perform for free! Dance ends about 9:50. All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended. More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website. See more details •	29	30	31

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