We are dancing this Saturday, January 24. Diego and Christina will be calling to the music of Perfect 5th beginning at 7:30 pm at First Lutheran, 1311 Holman.
Dance Halls
Contra dances have moved to First Lutheran Church.
First Lutheran is at 1311 Holman Street. Follow the path from the parking lot around the playground to the first door under the arches.
Both February English dances will be held at Amaya Dance Studio, 1987 W TC Jester at W. 18th. The studio is next to Subway. It's easy to see when heading toward town on W. 18th but harder to see from all other directions.
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. Dancing starts at 2:45 pm. For full 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
November 14-16
Fire Ant Frolic is Austin's contra dance weekend, this year featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson calling to Northwoods. Details at FireAntFrolic.org.
December 6: HATDS Holiday Ball
The HATDS Holiday Ball will take place Saturday, December 6 at Everton Hall, the home of the Houston Swing Dance Society, at 110 Milby Suite A1, 77003. The entrance to the hall is on Everton Street, so you may want to park on Everton.
The Ball will feature both contra and English country dances.
Fiddler's Dream is returning after a five year break. It is an all-volunteer weekend where dancers, callers, and musicians come together in a camp setting on the north shore of Lake Texoma. Details are at nttds.org/fdream.
February 20-22, 2026
Bayou Bedlam is Houston's contra dance weekend, this year featuring Cis Hinkle calling to Eloise & Co. Details at bayoubedlam.org.
March 13-15, 2026
Set for Spring is the English country dance weekend that rotates between Oklahoma and Texas cities. The 2026 festival will be here in Houston and will feature the dances of Joseph Pimentel.
Attendance will be limited. See the details at setforspring.org.
Location, Policies, and Prices
Contra dances are held at First Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman Street. Follow the path from the parking lot at Austin Street around the playground to the first door under the arches.
Policies
All HATDS regular dances are open to the public.
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:
Please 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.
We may bring snacks as long as we leave the space clean.
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: $5 for students 18-25 and members 18-30, $10 for older 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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The HATDS Holiday Ball will take place Saturday, December 6 at Everton Hall, the home of the Houston Swing Dance Society, at 
