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Houston and Webster area dance classes

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Here are some dance class locations around Houston and the Galveston Bay Area.

Bay Area Whip Dance Club | $100/year #

The yearly membership is $100. That is very cheap! The classes take place inside the Walter Hall Banquet Hall.

TimeTuesday
7:15PMWest Coast Swing

Buck Wild | $5/day #

TimeFridaySaturday
5:15PMCountry Waltz (only on 2st and 4th weeks of the month)
5:00PMNightclub (only on 4th week of the month)
6:45PMWest Coast Swing (Zach and Rachel teach on 2nd, 4th Fridays of the month)
7:00PMSalsa, Bachata, Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Chacha, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing (only on 4th week of the month)
7:15PM2-Step, Polka, East Coast SwingLine dance (only on 1st, 3rd, and 5th weeks of the month)

D’Amico Dance | $30/day #

The $30 cover charge includes a class and social dancing.

On Wednesday’s the classes take place in Marcone’s.

TimeWednesday
7:00PMBeginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing
8:00PMSocial dancing

Dance Vision Studio | πŸ’°/class #

Every 4th Sunday there is a $10 West Coast Swing workshop with world-renowned people.

For me, each private lesson was about $120. However, the membership allows you to attend group classes for free. If you take advantage of every single free group class and you schedule your private lessons two weeks apart, the average price per session could be $30. If you only take private classes, then it is virtually the same as paying $120 per class. As far as private dance lesson prices go, $120 per lesson is a reasonable price.

Private lessons are done via appointment, and group lessons are spread out regularly throughout the week.

I would recommend these guys if you have an important dance coming up, like a wedding dance or a competitive dance.

Fred Astaire | πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°/month #

The place looked like a very elegant establishment, suggesting the private lessons would be more expensive than in Dance Vision Studio. If you take advantage of every single free group class, the average price per session will also drop, but Fred Astaire seem to offer fewer group classes than Dance Vision Studio.

Anecdotally, I have heard that Fred Astaire caters to competitive dancers who may spend from $1,000 to $5,000 per month in lesson fees. I did not get a quote, so take this anecdote with a grain of salt. Casual dancers will probably get charged much less.

I would recommend these guys if have a very important dance coming up, like a wedding dance or a competitive dance.

Gilruth Center | $12/class #

The Gilruth center offers salsa classes and 2-step classes. You must sign-up online or at the front desk. No walk-ins allowed.

TimeMondayFriday
5:30PMSalsa Beginner
6:30PM2-Step Beginner 1Salsa Intermediate
7:30PM2-Step Beginner 2Salsa Advanced

High Horse Saloon | $20/day #

No classes are given here, but it is great place for line-dancing or dancing to country music. If you want to dance, you have to bring a partner, though, as most people who go there are couples. You can even dance to live country music! Sundays are good days to go.

TimeWednesdayThursdayFridaySunday
7:00PM2-Step, Polka, Waltz2-Step, Polka, Waltz2-Step, Polka, Waltz2-Step, Polka, Waltz
10:00PMNo concertConcert (usually)Concert (usually)Concert (usually)
11:00PMLine dancingLine dancingLine dancingLine dancing

Houston Swing Dance Society | $20/class #

You can sign up for classes at https://hsds.punchpass.com/classes.

TimeSunday
4:30PMLevel 2 Lindy Hop
5:30PMLevel 1 Lindy Hop
6:30PMSocial Dancing + Drop-in class (only on 5th Sunday of the month)
7:00PMSocial Dancing + Drop-in class

Neon Boots | Free #

Zach and Rachel teach West Coast Swing at Neon Boots once per months in the second Sunday of the month. The music ration is 5 west coast swing songs to 3 country songs when Zach and Rachel teach. On regulars the ratio is more even.

TimeSunday
7:00PMWest Coast Swing

Renos | $15 #

TimeSunday
5PMWest Coast Swing (4th Sunday of the month, ends at 8PM)

Rowdys | Free! #

Just show up and learn to dance!

TimeWednesdayFriday
7PMLine dance2-Step, Polka, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing

Salsa Eddy | $20/day #

The class price depends on how long the class is, and whether you are a walk-in or you have an appointment. Either way, the price is not bad, and Eddy is such a good instructor! If you are new to Salsa, you may want to take Salsa on 1 before you take Salsa on 2.

TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdaySunday
4:00PMBachata
5:00PMSalsa
6:00PM(social dancing)
7:00PMBachataBachataSalsa on 2
7:30PMSalsa
8:00PMSalsaSalsa
8:30PMBachata
9:00PM(social dancing)(social dancing)(social dancing)
9:30PM(social dancing)

The Chute | $10/day #

No classes are given here, but it is a decent place for line dancing and social dancing two-step, cumbia, norteΓ±o, and occasionally bachata.

The best days to go, from best to worst, based on how full the place will be, are:

  • Thursdays (about 80 people)
  • Wednesdays (about 20 people)
  • Sundays (about 5 people)

The Hangar #

I have never been here, but it seems like the best place to learn 2-step.

TimeTuesdayWednesdayThursday
Not Set2-Step2-Step, WaltzCha-Cha, West Coast Swing

Check the schedule for exact class times. The schedule is listed in the texasdancecountry.com website. Note that the site does not have HTTPS, so it is sketchy.

The Palladium | $20/day #

On Fridays, Palladium teaches Salsa and Bachata on different rooms. The salsa classes are always beginner classes and do not have enough people for couple dancing. The Bachata classes are packed and have enough people for couple dances.

Warning! Drop-ins are welcome on Fridays and weekends! All the other days require you to sign up!
TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
7:00PMSalsa on 1Traditional salsa 2, afro-fusion, social-dancing techniques
8:00PMSalsa on 2, lady styling, body movementBachata, lady styling, shinesSalsa 1.5 & 3Traditional Bachata 2, spin techniques
9:00PMBachata, lady styling, mamboBachata level 2Salsa 2 & 4Mambo shines & partner work
9:30PMSalsa 1, Bachata 1Salsa & Bachata social (2nd and 4th week of month)

Whiskey River South | Free #

Zach and Rachel teach different types of dances at Whiskey River South.

TimeFridaySunday
7:00PM2-Step, Polka
8:00PMSalsa, Bachata

Zach and Rachel | $20/class #

Zach and Rachel teach group classes in the InZtyle Fitness studio. Check their website for details.

TimeThursday
6:45PMWest Coast Swing Beginner Foundations or Continuing Basics
7:30PMWest Coast Swing International Rally Choreography