Around Austin

We’re incredibly lucky. Austin is one of the best cities to live in as a swing dancer. There are a lot of great venues to dance at and bands to dance to around the city. Below are some resources for finding the hotspots as well as links to some of our favorite venues and bands.

Four on the Floor’s Facebook Page is a great resource for finding out what’s going on in the Austin swing scene on a weekly basis. Subscribe to their email list to always be in the know!

Two other great places to learn about what is happening in the Austin swing scene is through the Austin Swing Syndicate’s Facebook Page and Facebook Group and the Austin Swing Dancers Facebook Page. Both the organization and members of our scene will post opportunities to dance around Austin on Facebook.

Check out our brand new calendar courtesy of Austin Swing Dancers. Never miss an event by following Austin Swing Dancers on Facebook, Instagram, or Google Calendar

Calendar:

	May 2023
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1	2	3	4 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 4, 2023 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 4, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 4, 2023 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details May 4th Swing Dance at The Mansion May 4th Swing Dance at The Mansion May 4, 2023 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Mansion Event: fb://event/1015011649481014 Come swing out to LIVE jazz band at The Mansion on Thursday, May 4th. FREE intro to swing dancing lesson at 8:15pm. 🎺Social dance with live band, Rent Party, from 9PM to midnight! During the band break, we'll be celebrating Star Wars day with a Jedi Mix and Match competition. Costumes welcome! $15 members / $20 non-members at the door (cash or card accepted) ~May the 4th be with you~ --- About The Austin Swing Syndicate: The Austin Swing Syndicate holds one of the longest running and best attended weekly swing dances in the country. Since 1999 our Thursday night dance at the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs (or as we call it, The Fed) consistently draws 200 people each week. Our goal is to grow this supportive and welcoming environment and share our appreciation for vintage jazz through dance with the community at large. Learn more at https://austinswingsyndicate.org/every-thursday-at-the-fed/ Check out Rent Party at https://www.rentpartyatx.com/ See more details • • • •	5 Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes May 5, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm Austin Uptown Dance Studio, 8868 Research Blvd #706, Austin, TX 78758, USA Lindy Hop And Solo Jazz classes at Austin Uptown Dance every Friday night Classes are a four week progressive series that begin on the first Monday of every month. Beginner Lindy Hop is from 6:15-7PM, Int/Adv Lindy Hop is from 7-7:45PM, Solo Jazz (all levels) is from 7:45-8:30PM. See more details Djamberry Caravan @ Cherrywood Djamberry Caravan @ Cherrywood May 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cherrywood Coffeehouse Event: fb://event/684658293432211 Looking forward to playing some sweet music for y’all at Cherrywood Coffeehouse! Come have a good time with us! See more details • •	6 NO CLASS THIS WEEK Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) NO CLASS THIS WEEK Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) May 6, 2023 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Go Dance Event: /events/1887666724926710/?event_time_id=1887666738260042 If you would like to learn the most beautiful dance with some of the most beautiful people then come to Go Dance South every Saturday!!! Come join us from 1.15pm to learn something fun and new. Our Saturday Swing Series kicks off with some basics, before ramping things up with various levels of moves, from "mild" to "spicy". Both beginners and intermediate level dancers are always welcome. This is the absolute best way to learn, dance and build community. Come be part of the fun! At 2.45pm (after a 90 min workshop) we have an open practice/mini social until 3.15pm. This workshop costs $25 or comes free with the Unlimited Package at Go Dance. No experience, no partner and no commitment required! See more details •
7	8	9	10	11 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 11, 2023 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 11, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 11, 2023 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details • • •	12 Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes May 12, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm Austin Uptown Dance Studio, 8868 Research Blvd #706, Austin, TX 78758, USA Lindy Hop And Solo Jazz classes at Austin Uptown Dance every Friday night Classes are a four week progressive series that begin on the first Monday of every month. Beginner Lindy Hop is from 6:15-7PM, Int/Adv Lindy Hop is from 7-7:45PM, Solo Jazz (all levels) is from 7:45-8:30PM. See more details Rent Party at Mozart’s! Rent Party at Mozart’s! May 12, 2023 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Mozart's Coffee Roasters Event: fb://event/3367630926886210 Come on out! Rain or shine (now that Mozart’s has an indoor option!) Rent Party on a Friday night just feels right! See more details 6 count fundamentals with Tyler and Jeanlyn 6 count fundamentals with Tyler and Jeanlyn May 12, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD) Event: fb://event/993249232036823 6-count fundamentals class Come join us for our 6-count fundamentals class! The moves we'll be teaching include, outside and inside turns, side passes, send outs, etc. We'll be focusing on getting more dynamics and feeling out of each of these moves rather than just learning shapes and geography. Prerequisite: Be comfortable with triple steps $15/ cash or cashapp See more details • • •	13 Slow It Down! Slow Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops Slow It Down! Slow Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops May 13, 2023 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Balance Dance Studios Event: fb://event/5936350106487014 Visit our website for details: https://www.hotrhythmholiday.com/workshops.html SLOW IT DOWN! Balboa & Lindy Hop Workshops Balboa & Lindy Hop can be danced at ALL TEMPOS! Focus on your slow dance technique in these special workshops brought to you by the Hot Rhythm Foundation. 12:30 PM \| Intro to Slow Balboa Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell Learn the fundamentals of Dean Raftery's Slow Balboa in this one-hour workshop and never sit out a slow song again! This class is beginner-friendly and for anyone who wants to brush up on their fundamentals or learn the opposite role. 1:30 PM \| Slow Balboa (Intermediate & Advanced) Instructors: Jennifer Reed & Matt Mitchell In this class you will expand your Slow Balboa repertoire with new moves and stylings for both followers and leaders. 3:30 PM \| Slow Lindy Hop (Intermediate & Advanced) Instructors: Joanna Lucero & TBD Enhance your dance at slower tempos! In this class, you will learn to love every step you're on utilizing both familiar and new moves and stylings! See more details Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) May 13, 2023 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Go Dance Event: /events/1887666724926710/?event_time_id=1887666738260042 If you would like to learn the most beautiful dance with some of the most beautiful people then come to Go Dance South every Saturday!!! Come join us from 1.15pm to learn something fun and new. Our Saturday Swing Series kicks off with some basics, before ramping things up with various levels of moves, from "mild" to "spicy". Both beginners and intermediate level dancers are always welcome. This is the absolute best way to learn, dance and build community. Come be part of the fun! At 2.45pm (after a 90 min workshop) we have an open practice/mini social until 3.15pm. This workshop costs $25 or comes free with the Unlimited Package at Go Dance. No experience, no partner and no commitment required! See more details Saturday Night Swing with the Wabi-Sabi Swing Band Saturday Night Swing with the Wabi-Sabi Swing Band May 13, 2023 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Captain Quackenbush's Coffeehouse Event: fb://event/2212407945610208 Dance the night away to the light & fun sounds of the Wabi-Sabi Swing Band! They play hot jazz/swing inspired by the 20s and 30s to get ya movin and groovin! Free entry, drink specials, and more! See more details • • •
14 Golden Hour Jazz Jam Golden Hour Jazz Jam May 14, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA See more details •	15	16 Floyd Domino's All Stars Floyd Domino's All Stars May 16, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sam's Town Point, 2115 Allred Dr, Austin, TX 78748, USA See more details •	17	18 Sunset on 2nd Street - FREE Live Music Series Sunset on 2nd Street - FREE Live Music Series May 18, 2023 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm 600 Block of W. 2nd St. Event: /events/922257039008072/?event_time_id=922257045674738 Sponsored by the Trammell Crow Company and MSD Partners, this live music series invites you to meet family & friends Downtown every Thursday in May from 3-7pm for live music and to explore the Seaholm District (601 West 2nd Street, across from the Butterfly Bridge to the Austin Central Library). Each Thursday features a new pairing of Austin-based DJs and bands. Come check out the live music you've been missing and become new fans of the Sunset on 2nd Street live performers. And don't forget to visit the local eateries and boutiques on your way. Join your friends and family at one of Austin's bustling blocks to enjoy some incredible ATX artists and spring weather. The Sunset on 2nd St Live Music Series is presented by the City of Austin Economic Development Department with special thanks to the Redevelopment Division. 2023 Sunset on 2nd St Performances May 4 - Waché w/ DJ Raquiqui May 11 - Kupira Marimba w/ DJ Tropidelico May 18 - The Revelators w/ DJ Westen May 25 - Jeff Hughes & Chaparral w/ DJ Mahealani **Rain dates are June 1 and June 8 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 18, 2023 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 18, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 18, 2023 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details • • • •	19 Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes May 19, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm Austin Uptown Dance Studio, 8868 Research Blvd #706, Austin, TX 78758, USA Lindy Hop And Solo Jazz classes at Austin Uptown Dance every Friday night Classes are a four week progressive series that begin on the first Monday of every month. Beginner Lindy Hop is from 6:15-7PM, Int/Adv Lindy Hop is from 7-7:45PM, Solo Jazz (all levels) is from 7:45-8:30PM. See more details CANCELLED The Copa Kings Big Band Swings Through The Boat! CANCELLED The Copa Kings Big Band Swings Through The Boat! May 19, 2023 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Boat ATX Event: fb://event/789221006090156 The Copa Kings 10-piece big band brings their show to the outdoor goodness that is The Boat ATX! Not to be missed! See more details • •	20 Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) May 20, 2023 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Go Dance Event: /events/1887666724926710/?event_time_id=1887666738260042 If you would like to learn the most beautiful dance with some of the most beautiful people then come to Go Dance South every Saturday!!! Come join us from 1.15pm to learn something fun and new. Our Saturday Swing Series kicks off with some basics, before ramping things up with various levels of moves, from "mild" to "spicy". Both beginners and intermediate level dancers are always welcome. This is the absolute best way to learn, dance and build community. Come be part of the fun! At 2.45pm (after a 90 min workshop) we have an open practice/mini social until 3.15pm. This workshop costs $25 or comes free with the Unlimited Package at Go Dance. No experience, no partner and no commitment required! See more details •
21 Django Djazz Djam #9 Django Djazz Djam #9 May 21, 2023 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Brentwood Social House Event: fb://event/1420027335489674 Every 3rd Sunday come to play or listen to Manouche style jazz reminiscent of Django Reinhardt. Share your love of this music with others that share your joy. Play acoustically, take turns playing a solo, calling tunes, or just sit back and listen in this lovely space. Grab a beer, wine, or coffee too because it is happy hour. See more details •	22	23 Alice Spencer & The Dukes of Jump at Sam's Town Point Alice Spencer & The Dukes of Jump at Sam's Town Point May 23, 2023 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Sam's Town Point, 2115 Allred Dr, Austin, TX 78748, USA See more details •	24	25 Austin Swing Syndicate Classes Austin Swing Syndicate Classes May 25, 2023 6:45 pm - 9:15 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA Doors open 6:30 Progressive Classes 7:00 and 8:00 Intro Drop-In Class 8:15 See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson Austin Swing Syndicate Intro to Swing Lesson May 25, 2023 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm See more details Austin Swing Syndicate Dance Austin Swing Syndicate Dance May 25, 2023 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm 2312 San Gabriel St, Austin, TX 78705, USA $5 members / $8 non-members (regular nights) $15 members / $20 non-members (live band nights — see our Facebook page for updated event information) Unless this is a special event, you can expect to dress comfortably — jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes are fine for your first time out. The Fed is a family-friendly environment. We pride ourselves on being a very diverse group. On any given night there may be over 200 people. While the highest percentage of people are approximately age 22-29, the ages range from middle school and high school students on up to people in their 50s, 60s, and above. See austinswingsyndicate.org for more information! See more details • • •	26 Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes Jazz Candy Dance Progressive Classes May 26, 2023 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm Austin Uptown Dance Studio, 8868 Research Blvd #706, Austin, TX 78758, USA Lindy Hop And Solo Jazz classes at Austin Uptown Dance every Friday night Classes are a four week progressive series that begin on the first Monday of every month. Beginner Lindy Hop is from 6:15-7PM, Int/Adv Lindy Hop is from 7-7:45PM, Solo Jazz (all levels) is from 7:45-8:30PM. See more details Open Practice- All Levels! Open Practice- All Levels! May 26, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shirley McPhail School of Dance (SMSD) Event: fb://event/925498792017548 All levels! Come join us for an open practice! We'll be DJ-ing slow to mid-tempo swing tunes and we'll be available for answering questions and providing feedback for anything Lindy Hop or swing dance related. Partners welcome but not required. $10/cashapp or cash See more details TCK Performs Sinatra at the Sands and Other Big Band Hits TCK Performs Sinatra at the Sands and Other Big Band Hits May 26, 2023 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm The Highball Austin Event: fb://event/3497839250483396 The Copa Kings perform classic big band and swing hits with their full 10 piece lineup, including many of the songs made famous on the Sinatra at the Sands album! See more details • • •	27 Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) Saturday Swing Series (with Adib) May 27, 2023 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Go Dance Event: /events/1887666724926710/?event_time_id=1887666738260042 If you would like to learn the most beautiful dance with some of the most beautiful people then come to Go Dance South every Saturday!!! Come join us from 1.15pm to learn something fun and new. Our Saturday Swing Series kicks off with some basics, before ramping things up with various levels of moves, from "mild" to "spicy". Both beginners and intermediate level dancers are always welcome. This is the absolute best way to learn, dance and build community. Come be part of the fun! At 2.45pm (after a 90 min workshop) we have an open practice/mini social until 3.15pm. This workshop costs $25 or comes free with the Unlimited Package at Go Dance. No experience, no partner and no commitment required! See more details •
28 The Sunny Side Six at Brewtorium The Sunny Side Six at Brewtorium May 28, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Brewtorium, 6015 Dillard Cir A, Austin, TX 78752, USA Every 4th Sunday No cover Food, drinks, dance space See more details Golden Hour Jazz Jam Golden Hour Jazz Jam May 28, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA See more details • •	29	30	31

Venues:

The Fed (of course!)
Parker Jazz Club
Continental Club
The Highball
Central Market (South Lamar)
Central Market (West Gate)
Batch
Long Play Lounge
Brewtorium

Bands:

Thanks to community member Sammy Epstein for putting together this great list of bands in Austin. If you’d like to be added to the list, or see any inactive bands that should be removed, please get in touch via our Contact Form.

Facebook Page	Website
Aunt Ruby’s Sweet Jazz Babies	www.arsjb.com/
Brooks Prumo Orchestra	www.brooksprumoorchestra.com
Casa Loma Playboys
Cats and the Canary	https://catsandthecanary.bandcamp.com/
Combo Mahalo
Continental Graffiti
Dan Walton’s Jump Swing Imperials	www.danwaltonmusic.com/imperials/
Devan Jones & The Uptown Stomp	https://www.devanjones.com/
Djamberry caravan	http://earivas2.wixsite.com/djamberry-caravan
East Side Dandies
Eight 1/2 Souvenirs
Gin Racers
Golden Hour Quartet
Hollywood Revue	https://thehollywoodrevue.bandcamp.com/
Hot Club of Austin	www.hotclubofaustin.com/
Hot Club of Cowtown	www.hotclubofcowtown.com/
Hot Texas Swing Band	https://www.hottexasswingband.com/
Jitterbug Vipers	http://www.thejitterbugvipers.com/
La Grosse Tete	lagrossetete.com
Lucky Strikes	www.luckystrikes.com/
Manifest Moustache
Rent Party	https://www.rentpartyatx.com/
Sahara Swingtet
Sammy’s Satin Sounds	https://www.reverbnation.com/sammyssatinsounds
Scrapelli	https://scrapelli.bandcamp.com
Selmer’s Arch	https://selmersarch.com/
Snorky’s Rhythm Kings	https://soundcloud.com/snorkys
Swing Shift Trio	www.swingshifttrio.com/
Swingsters
Texas Moaners
The Charlie Christians
The Copa Kings	http://www.thecopakings.com/
Thrift Set Orchestra	www.thriftset.com/
Waller Creek Vipers	https://www.thewallercreekvipers.com/

May 2023