Become a member to receive a $5 discount at every regular contra dance.
Volunteer!
HATDS members, please volunteer to be a door manager or hall manager at a contra dance. Sign up on our SignUp Genius page.
English Country Dances
HATDS English dances are on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays with the occasional exception. For details, see our ECD page. To stay current with the ECD schedule, subscribe to the HATDS ECD mailing list and/or check the HATDS calendar.
Upcoming Special Events
February 21-23, 2025 in Houston
Bayou Bedlam is Houston's contra dance festival, taking place a week later than usual in 2025. Visit bayoubedlam.org for details.
Registration is open. The early registration deadline is Friday, January 26.
April 4-6, 2025 in OKC
Set for Spring is the English country dance weekend that rotates between Texas and Oklahoma cities. It returns to Oklahoma City in 2025. Details at SetForSpring.org.
April 25-27, 2025 in Dallas
When in Doubt, Swing! is Dallas's contra dance weekend. Visit nttds.org for details.
Location, Policies, and Prices
All HATDS regular dances are open to the public and are currently held at Dauntless Dance & Movement, 3221 Houston Ave, 77009.
Policies
No membership is required,
No prior dance experience is required,
No partner is required,
All dances are taught and called.
Health related:
Attend at your own risk.
Do not attend if you are not feeling well.
Masks are welcomed but not required.
Do not attend our dances smelling of alcohol, smoke, or fragrances.
Young dancers:
Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Teens 14-17 may attend on their own but must provide an emergency phone number for a responsible adult.
To protect the floor and keep the space clean:
Do not wear street shoes for dancing. Bring clean, low-heel shoes that will not scuff or damage the floor, or dance in stocking feet.
You may bring water in closed containers—there's no water fountain. No other beverages are allowed.
You may bring snacks but they must be consumed outside.
Photography / Social Media
During the dance we often take photographs and make video recordings for HATDS' use for promotional purposes. We are going to assume that you are okay with this. If for some reason you don't want your image used in our promotional materials, please let us know so we can remove the images in a reasonable time.
Prices
Contra dances: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
English Country dances: $10 for members and non-members alike.
Kids younger than 18 are free. Be sure to see the minors policy above.
Cash, credit cards, and digital wallets are accepted at the door. If paying cash, please bring correct change. No large bills accepted.
Special events have their own pricing structure.
Note: Admission prices cover only the cost of producing a specific dance, such as hall rent and talent payments. Membership dues support the additional administrative costs of HATDS. Although membership is not required for dance attendance, please consider becoming a member. Tap here to join.
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HATDS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations to HATDS are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
