TAADA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the practice and promotion of traditional, historical and folk dance, with special emphasis on American and English traditions. Our primary purpose is to teach dances, and promote dance teaching and knowledge by facilitating dancing opportunities for the greater Austin Metropolitan Area dance community

Now showing: Bayou Bedlam 2012 - Photos by Mary Miller

 

English Country Dance Opportunities

  • May 11  |  2nd Friday English Country Dance 7:30 - 10:30 pm
    First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6800 Woodrow Avenue   Map |  Contact: Ann McCracken
    All dances taught and called.  Admission $6, discounts for TAADA members and students.


  • May 25  |   4th Friday English Country Dance  7:30 - 9:45 pm.
    Back room of Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, Austin, TX   Map
    All dances taught and called.   Free admission. |  Contact: Ann McCracken



Contra Dance Opportunities

  • May 4  |  First Friday Contra Dance  8:00 - 11:00 pm (newcomers session at 7:30)
    Admission: $9, discounts for TAADA members and newcomers.
    Chuck Roth calling with music by Jerry Hagins and the Skillet Heads.

    Carpenter's Hall, 400 Josephine St.  Map  |  Contact  John Kulas  512-296-1029.

  • May 19  |  Third Saturday Contra Dance  8:00 - 11:00 pm   (newcomers session at 7:30)
    Admission $9; TAADA members $8, Students $5
    Ann Sarmiento calling with Perfect Fifth from Houston.
    St. Paul Lutheran, 3501 Red River  Map  |  Contact  Chuck Roth 512-453-8936

  • May 27 |  4th Sunday San Marcos Contra Dance  2-5 pm  (beginner's session at 1:30)
    Live music by O'Malarkey.   Info: marylynnellingson@yahoo.com
    United Campus Ministry  Wesley Bldg, 510 N. Guadalupe St. San Marcos  Map

  • Every Wednesday  |  The Austin Barn Dancers  7:30 - 9:45 pm
    Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St.  Map   | Free admission | Contact: Dale Rempert