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Friendliest Dance Studio in Austin

Group classes

We offer group lessons for a variety of dances and activities for adults and youth, including ballroom, salsa, tango, swing and fitness. We have the best New Student Special in town.

Private lessons

Private lessons are also available from our professional dancers so you can start dancing immediately.

Social Dances

Want to meet great people and have fun while dancing and socializing? Look no more! We have the friendliest and most welcoming staff and students.

We put the world at your feet.
Our Classes
What we offer

Friendly instructors

Our instructors learned their dances from zero, and know the challenges of starting out.

Variety

We offer a variety of dance styles, including partner, solo, choreography, and wellness dances.

Special Attention

If you need specialized attention for your upcoming wedding, a social event, or to progress faster in your dancing, our dance studio can provide special packages and private lessons.

Student Testimonials

Best place to learn how to dance salsa and bachata. A very friendly environment which allows a person to learn faster and without judgement!💃🏽🙌🏽❤️

Elena Wilson

Elena Wilson

Awesome teachers, great crowd, nice dance floor. It’s a great studio with teachers that you can really get to know and fun classes for both beginners and intermediate students alike.

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Eugene C.

I have worked with several instructors here and they have all been FANTASTIC! Each has been very patient and very “instructive”, especially with the subtleties that make you look good, really good.

Joseph Schmidt

Joseph Schmidt

The staff is so committed and helpful. I’ve learned a lot and I always have fun. I also go regularly to the Saturday evening bachata group class and the social. Class is great and there are always lots of good dancers to practice with.

Patty Olwell

My wife and I have been going here almost a year and went from having two left feet to being comfortable dancing in public. As a stereotypical awkward white nerd, this is pretty huge. Beyond that though, I really enjoy the people and the vibe.

Jacob R.

I was invited to Dance International by a friend and never looked back. It’s a great studio with teachers that you can really get to know and fun classes for both beginners and intermediate students alike.

David Tines

I started taking belly dance classes with Eliza November and it’s quickly become one of the highlights of my week. Everyone is very patient, welcoming, and understanding. Eliza is very encouraging and great at tailoring the class to meet the needs of her students, making sure to provide more complicated versions of the movements for regulars while teaching the basics to newcomers. She does her best to provide individual adjustments and help to every student, even in large classes. I always leave belly dance feeling cheerful and ready to meet the day.

Sarah Wartofsky

Sarah Wartofsky

This is a great place to learn the basics of the main types of dance. Instructor Jorge choreographed our first dance as husband and wife at our wedding. He made it fun and straight forward and everyone at our wedding loved it! I recommend the Wedding Package – it gets you 5 private dance lessons and a month of unlimited classes of your choice for a very reasonable price. I’ve never enjoyed dancing, but this was fun and I would do it again. If you’re on the fence about doing it- just do it, you wont regret it!

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Andrew Swank

I can’t say enough about how wonderful this studio is. I’ve taken several classes (Kizomba, Belly Dance, West Coast Swing, Jitterbug, Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk) and enjoyed all of them. Every instructor I’ve encountered at Dance International has been outstanding, both in teaching ability and patience. Even if you have never taken a dance class before, these instructors will work with you to learn the steps and develop your technique. Definitely take advantage of the socials to practice what you’ve learned and have fun!

Lauren Luft

Lauren Luft

Took a salsa class and hung out for the social dance night which started afterwards. The prices are very reasonable, and the instructors are talented and friendly. They stressed the connection between leaders and followers when dancing and had us do a number of drills and exercises to get a better feel for it. This was very useful for me, and different from any other dance class I’ve taken.
Matt Jaffee

Matt Jaffee

I love going to Lisa DeLand’s Reset class on Monday nights. It’s just the thing I need for my mental well being – and great cardio too! She teaches 5Rhythms, which is as much a spiritual practice as it is a physical one. The space itself is great, with options to have all the lights on for a more energetic class or dim them for a class like Lisa’s. There’s plenty of space and a large mirror along the entire length of one wall for classes that need it.

Brandy Hamblet

Brandy Hamblet

I’ve been taking lessons at Dance International for a few months now, and I have really enjoyed my time there.

On Saturdays I take salsa and bachata lessons. After a quick warmup, the class is typically split into two levels: beginner and intermediate/advanced. Jorge Ortiz teaches the intermediate/advanced level, and he does a great job of keeping things fun and interesting.

On Wednesdays I take Argentine tango lessons from Jason Laughlin, and I feel so lucky to have found him. Rather than teaching patterns, Jason focuses on giving his students a true understanding of the dance. He teaches you not only the movements, but also why you make them, and how you can use them to have a conversation with your partner. Taking lessons with Jason has been a fun and intellectually stimulating experience.

I’ve also taken several other classes at Dance International, and I’ve found them enjoyable as well. With its fun, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere, Dance International is definitely a gem in Austin, and I’m glad I found it.

Ryan Helmoski

Ryan Helmoski

Dance Styles
Ballroom Dancing
Argentine Tango
Country Dancing
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Swing Dancing
Belly Dance
Our Teachers
Jorge Ortiz

Jorge Ortiz

Jorge thought he never would learn how to dance. Now, as a teacher, he makes sure no one ever thinks that of themselves.
Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Ballroom.

Jessica Chaney

Jessica Morosanu

“My real passion is helping ‘newbies’. From couples who want to learn to dance for their wedding to the gentleman who feels like  he has two left feet and is ready to get out and get moving”
Country Western, Wedding Dances, Swing, Salsa, Ballroom

Nhat-Gigi-Ho Zouk Teachers

Nhat and Gigi Ho

They travel to spread the joy of Zouk to help people feel happy, confident, and loved through dance. They love dancing Zouk but they love teaching Zouk even more.
Zouk

Jared Hale - Hip hop Instructor

Jared Hale

Jared started dancing hip-hop when he was 13 and has been freestyling and training on his own ever since. He’s ready to bring his unique style and enthusiastic energy to the world of choreography.
Hip-hop

Lisa DeLand

Lisa DeLand is a committed student of both life and movement. Her teaching is infused with heart, humor, compassion, and trust for the people, the process, and the outcome.
5Rhythms©,

Aaron Gallegos

Aaron Gallegos is a dance instructor based in Austin, Texas and is the co-founder of Kizomba Uwa.
Kizomba

Eliza

Eliza’s belly dance teaching approach is fun and relaxed. She helps her students learn new movements patiently and safely.
Belly Dance

Chris Thomas

Chris Thomas

Chris believes in improving technique, he believes the primary focus should be respecting your partner and having fun together.
Jitterbug

Aaron Christopher

I meet my dance with no depression, no anxiety, no pain, no self-doubt, no insecurity, all the confidence I have.

Salsa, Bachata, Hip-hop

Rebekah Sindlinger

Rebekah Diaz

In dance as in life, the journey matters more than the end destination. We may have common destinations, but we each take different routes and timelines to get there.

Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Country Western

Jason Laughlin

Jason Laughlin

Jason Laughlin has been dancing and teaching Argentine Tango for 18 years.
Argentine Tango.