Those who know me know that I love to dance. It doesn't matter too much what kind, although I'm not a huge fan of anything that your high school principal would disapprove of (and I went to a Christian high school - save room for Jesus, kids). Nonetheless, I have found three great dance spots in Austin that are worth visiting if you want to cut a rug. Here they are:
They call themselves the best honky tonk in Texas, although I'd take Billy Bob's in Fort Worth over The Broken Spoke. They're still the best in Austin, though. The Broken Spoke has live music five nights a week (they're closed on Sundays and Mondays), and for newcomers, they have Two-Step lessons from 8 - 9 PM on Saturday nights. The Texas Two-Step is pretty tricky, so I definitely recommend the dance lessons if you've never learned before.
According to The Oasis, their restaurant is the sunset capital of Texas. And the views are amazing - they look out over Lake Travis and a beautiful piece of Texas hill country. Every Sunday night, from 7 - 10 PM, locals brave the tacky decor and long drive out west to salsa dance at the Oasis. Again, they give lessons (6 - 7 PM, last I heard), so make sure to get there early! Even if you have two left feet and hate dancing, it's worth the trip to watch the experts. There are really some incredible dancers out there!
Swing dancing at The Fed is my favorite! Maybe that's because I have lots of great memories there. It's very family-friendly, and they also offer free lessons (although admission is $2 - $5). Again, there are tons of talented dancers at The Fed (which is the second-largest weekly swing dance in the country!), but unfortunately, they can't show off to their full potential: because there are so many people, the swing syndicate has an "all four on the floor" rule, so no lifts or flips allowed. If you can, go on a night with a special event, when they have a live band!
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