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Austin-area events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Please refer to the calendar below for any cancellations.<\/strong> Hancock Recreation Center is typically closed for federal holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay up to date with new events & schedule changes by subscribing to our newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong> You can also hear about local dance events on Facebook at Austin Contra Dancers<\/a> and Austin English Country Dancers<\/a>, or on Meetup at Austin Contra Dancers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Weekly English country dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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 an adult. To enjoy dancing, they need to be mature enough to dance with people other than their parents or friends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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3rd Saturday contra dance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Monthly contra dance in San Marcos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When: The 2nd Sunday of each month, 1:00pm-4:00pm. *Schedule may vary so please check their San Marcos Contra Dance<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Weekly contra dance sponsored by Austin Barn Dancers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 1, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dale Rempert calling this week<\/p>\n

    A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO).<\/p>\n

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    A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, 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.<\/p>\n

    All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended.<\/p>\n

    More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    ECD with live music @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 6, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

    A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome.<\/p>\n

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    Live music by\u00a0Common Scents<\/strong>\u00a0(Rowena Caldwell<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0John Hunt<\/strong>\u00a0plus\u00a0Joel Hobbs<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

    Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called.<\/p>\n

    Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated)
    This is a fragrance-free event.<\/p>\n

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    Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 8, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dale Rempert calling this week<\/p>\n

    A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO).<\/p>\n

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    A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, 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.<\/p>\n

    All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended.<\/p>\n

    More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    San Marcos Contra Dance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 12, 2026<\/span>  1:00 pm<\/span> - 4:00 pm<\/span>
    \n United Campus Ministry, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666<\/span><\/p>\n

    Caller:\u00a0TBA<\/b><\/p>\n

    Band: Contra Dan's Band\u00a0<\/b>from Houston<\/p>\n

    Featuring:\u00a0Keith Holmes, keyboard; Alexa Lietzow, fiddle; Joachim Zwick, fiddle; George Ontko, accordion; Susan Kelm, guitar; Lowell Anderson, ukulele<\/p>\n

    $10 per dancer<\/p>\n

    No partner necessary & beginners are welcome. All dances are taught and called.<\/p>\n

    Beginners: Be ready to dance at 1:00pm for easier dances and fuller instruction!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    You may park on the lower level of \"The Tower\" parking garage directly across Guadalupe Street from the UCM Wesley Center dance venue.<\/p>\n

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    This is a fragrance-free event.<\/p>\n

    Dance sponsored by TAADA<\/a> and San Marcos Contra Dance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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    English Country Dance @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 13, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

    A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome.<\/p>\n

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    Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called.<\/p>\n

    Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated)
    This is a fragrance-free event.<\/p>\n

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    Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 15, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dale Rempert calling this week<\/p>\n

    A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO).<\/p>\n

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    A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, 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.<\/p>\n

    All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended.<\/p>\n

    More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    ECD with live music @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 20, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

    A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome.<\/p>\n

    Live music by\u00a0<\/strong>Max Cappleman<\/b>\u00a0on fiddle and\u00a0Pamela Weems<\/strong>\u00a0on keyboard<\/p>\n

    Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called.<\/p>\n

    Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated)
    This is a fragrance-free event.<\/p>\n

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    Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 22, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dale Rempert calling this week<\/p>\n

    A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO).<\/p>\n

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    A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, 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.<\/p>\n

    All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended.<\/p>\n

    More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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  • \n\t\tWhen In Doubt, SWING! Contra Weekend - Dallas<\/span>\n\t\t

    When In Doubt, SWING! Contra Weekend - Dallas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 24, 2026<\/span> - April 26, 2026<\/span>  
    \n Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

    When In Doubt, SWING!<\/b> (WIDS)\u00a0Contra Dance Weekend<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Caller:\u00a0<\/span>Will Mentor<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Band:\u00a0<\/span>The Figments<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 Owen Morrison (guitar)<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 Anna Patton (clarinet)<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 Ben Schrieber (fiddle)<\/p>\n

    Friday evening, all day Saturday and Saturday Evening, Sunday morning till about 2 pm.<\/p>\n

    For more information see\u00a0https:\/\/www.nttds.org\/wids2025\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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    When In Doubt, SWING! Contra Weekend - Dallas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 24, 2026<\/span> - April 26, 2026<\/span>  
    \n Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

    When In Doubt, SWING!<\/b> (WIDS)\u00a0Contra Dance Weekend<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Caller:\u00a0<\/span>Will Mentor<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Band:\u00a0<\/span>The Figments<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 Owen Morrison (guitar)<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 Anna Patton (clarinet)<\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u00a0 Ben Schrieber (fiddle)<\/p>\n

    Friday evening, all day Saturday and Saturday Evening, Sunday morning till about 2 pm.<\/p>\n

    For more information see\u00a0https:\/\/www.nttds.org\/wids2025\/home.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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    English Country Dance @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 27, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Center, 1000 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

    A weekly English country dance sponsored by TAADA. No partner necessary & beginners are welcome.<\/p>\n

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    Beginners: Be ready to dance at 7:15pm for easier dances and fuller instruction! All dances are called.<\/p>\n

    Cost: $5 (exact change appreciated)
    This is a fragrance-free event.<\/p>\n

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    Austin Barn Dancers @ Hancock<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    April 29, 2026<\/span>  7:15 pm<\/span> - 9:30 pm<\/span>
    \n Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX 78751, USA<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Dale Rempert calling this week<\/p>\n

    A free weekly dance at Hancock Recreation Center, with music by the Local On-Call Orchestra (LOCO).<\/p>\n

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    A brief beginners session is taught at 7:15, 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.<\/p>\n

    All dances are taught and called, no experience or partner required. Comfortable casual clothes and soft-soled shoes recommended.<\/p>\n

    More info about the dance on the Austin Barn Dancer website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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No partner or special clothing necessary. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing a water bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Folk dance & traditional music in Austin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n