Blue Moon Dance Co. - Dance studio in Austin, Texas
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Blue Moon Dance Co.

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3005 South Lamar Boulevard

Austin, Texas 78704

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
57 programs

About Blue Moon Dance Co.

Blue Moon Dance Co., located in Austin, Texas, is a welcoming studio dedicated to fostering growth, confidence, and joy through the art of dance. Founded by Erin Frazier and extending its passion to the South Central Austin community, Blue Moon Dance Co. offers a vibrant array of social dance classes designed to get you moving with confidence on any dance floor. Their curriculum emphasizes styles popular in local dance halls and social events, ensuring you learn relevant and engaging steps. Explore foundational partner dances like Ballroom (including Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Samba), Latin rhythms like Salsa and Modern Bachata, and various swing styles such as Country Swing, Social Swing, West Coast Swing, and Blues. For those who enjoy energetic beats, they also offer progressive dances like One-Step and Two-Step under their Line Dancing umbrella. Blue Moon Dance Co. specializes in a wide array of dance styles for all levels, including Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, K-Pop, Flamenco, Tap, Belly Dance, Breakdance, and Musical Theater. The experienced team of instructors, including Erin Frazier, Jak Ryan, Elina Sharipova Beck, Anita Casillas, Annie Brown, Julie Wilmer, and Sam Alvarez, brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm. They are committed to making the dance journey fun, easy, and stress-free, focusing on personalized learning through private lessons to refine technique, build confidence, and achieve specific dance goals. Blue Moon Dance Co. fosters a community atmosphere where dancers of all backgrounds, experience levels, and abilities can build their skills, connect with others, and discover their own story on the dance floor, aiming to inspire happiness and fulfillment.

Programs from Blue Moon Dance Co.

57 programs available

Classes

Private Group Lessons
$230.00

Elevate your dance experience with our Private Group Lessons, perfect for groups of three or more! Tailored to your needs, our expert instructors will guide your group through customized lessons, helping you learn at your own pace while having a great time together. Whether it's for a special event, team-building, or just for fun, we've got you covered.

Group Classes

Our group classes focus on teaching the moves that people are actually dancing in local bars and dance halls. Build a solid foundation in these popular social dances while enjoying the camaraderie of dancing with others. Join us and get ready to hit the dance floor with confidence!

Mambo

A flirtatious dance with a syncopated rhythm, known for its fast, intricate footwork and expressive body movements.

Bolero

A slow, smooth dance blending elements of Rumba and Waltz, with big, flowing movements and romantic expressions.

East Coast Swing

Characterized by its lively, energetic movements and rhythmic triple step footwork.

Jive

An upbeat triple swing dance with fast, bouncy steps, a lot of energy and recognized for its leg flicks and kicks.

Paso Doble

A dramatic dance inspired by the Spanish bullfight, with powerful and theatrical movements.

Rumba

A slower, romantic dance, similar to Cha Cha, emphasizing hip movements and expressive passionate gestures.

Samba

Known for its rhythmic, lively, bouncing action and rolling hip movement.

Cha-Cha

Marked by its lively, syncopated rhythm and playful sassy movements.

Quickstep

An energetic dance with quick, light steps and lively footwork.

Foxtrot

Recognized for its smooth, gliding steps and easy-going rhythm.

Viennese Waltz

A faster-paced version of the Waltz, featuring continuous, rotational movements.

Tango

Characterized by sharp, staccato movements and dramatic flair.

Waltz

Known for its graceful, flowing, grand movements and rise and fall technique. Danced in 3/4 timing.

West Coast Swing

Known for its smooth, elastic movements and slotted style, often danced to a wide range of music from blues to contemporary. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Triple Two

A dance with a traveling and circular movement. It consists of walks and triple-steps, emphasizing smooth, flowing movements and precise technique. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Polka

A dance with a fast tempo, crisp, lively steps and tight synchronization between partners. It consists primarily of a triple- step pattern. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Waltz

A 3/4 timed dance with a focus on big, graceful movements, rise and fall, lots of travel and partner synchronization. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Nightclub

A slow, romantic partner dance with smooth, gliding movements danced to country music. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

East Coast Swing

A playful triple-time swing to country music with an emphasis on clean, energetic movements and timing. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Cha Cha

A sassy structured dance with syncopated rhythms and precise footwork, performed to country music. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

West Coast Swing

A smooth, slotted dance phrased for country music, emphasizing technical precision and improvisation. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Two Step

A competitive version of the Two-Step with polished footwork, timing, and technique. These styles are more formal, emphasizing precise technique, choreography, and performance, often seen in country-western dance competitions.

Zouk

A smooth and rhythmic partner dance from the Caribbean, known for its flowing movements, body isolations and close connection between dancers.

Kizomba

A slow, sensual dance with smooth, flowing movements and a close connection between partners.

Cumbia

A dance with a distinct rhythm, featuring relaxed, circular movements and a playful vibe.

Merengue

A fast-paced dance with easy-to-follow steps, emphasizing hip action and a fun, festive feel.

Bachata

A romantic dance characterized by its simple steps, smooth hip movements, and close partner connection.

Salsa

A lively and dynamic dance known for its energetic footwork, spins, and intricate partner work.

Social Swing (Single Time Swing)

A dance style that evolved from Lindy Hop. It’s characterized by its lively, circular movements and adaptability to various music genres. It's a great partner dance for weddings and other social events.

Charleston

A dance that pre-dates Lindy Hop, characterized by its high-energy kicks and flapper style, popular in the 1920s and often incorporated into Lindy Hop.

East Coast Swing

A simplified, six-count version of Lindy Hop, making it more accessible for beginners, with a fun and upbeat feel.

Lindy Hop

Lindy Hop is a lively partner dance that originated in the 1920s in Harlem. It features energetic movements, intricate footwork, and improvisation, often danced to swing music. Key elements include swings, turns, and dynamic connections between partners, allowing for creative expression on the dance floor.

West Coast Swing

Known for its smooth, elastic movements and slotted style, often danced to a wide range of music from blues to contemporary.

Cowboy Cha-Cha

A playful mix of cha-cha steps with country dance moves, often danced in a circular formation. These styles are typically informal, danced socially in country dance halls, honky-tonks, and bars. They emphasize fun and participation rather than strict technique.

Country Waltz

A flowing three-beat dance similar to the ballroom waltz but with a relaxed, country feel. These styles are typically informal, danced socially in country dance halls, honky-tonks, and bars. They emphasize fun and participation rather than strict technique.

Line Dancing

Choreographed sequences of steps performed by a group in lines, without partners. These styles are typically informal, danced socially in country dance halls, honky-tonks, and bars. They emphasize fun and participation rather than strict technique.

Country Swing

A versatile, energetic dance incorporating spins, dips, and lifts, often danced to upbeat country music. These styles are typically informal, danced socially in country dance halls, honky-tonks, and bars. They emphasize fun and participation rather than strict technique.

One-Step

An easy-to-learn dance with a quick, walking step pattern, perfect for beginners and social dancing. These styles are typically informal, danced socially in country dance halls, honky-tonks, and bars. They emphasize fun and participation rather than strict technique.

Two-Step

A popular, fast-paced partner dance with a quick, quick, slow, slow step pattern. These styles are typically informal, danced socially in country dance halls, honky-tonks, and bars. They emphasize fun and participation rather than strict technique.

Blues

Blues, great for beginners, is a low-key, simple and expressive partner dance. With its smooth, grounded movements and emphasis on connection and improvisation, Blues is easy to learn and perfect for infusing your own style—or even blending with other dances. It adapts to the mood and tempo of blues music, making it a versatile and relaxed dance for anyone looking to explore musicality and personal expression on the dance floor.

Lindy

Lindy Hop is a lively partner dance that originated in the 1920s in Harlem. It features energetic movements, intricate footwork, and improvisation, often danced to swing music. Key elements include swings, turns, and dynamic connections between partners, allowing for creative expression on the dance floor.

Country Waltz

A style of waltz dance performed to country music, essentially using the traditional waltz steps and movements but with the characteristic rhythm and feel of country tunes, typically in 3/4 time, giving it a more relaxed and sometimes slightly slower pace compared to a standard ballroom waltz; it's considered a graceful and romantic dance often seen at country dance halls.

Salsa & Bachata Practicas

Our Salsa and Bachata Practicas are relaxed, open practice sessions that each run for two 45-minute segments in a row—feel free to join in or leave at any time! Enjoy lots of music and dancing, with a skilled instructor offering light guidance, practice drills, and one-on-one tips as needed. It's the perfect chance to refine your technique, timing, and connection while social dancing with others in a fun, supportive environment!

Salsa (On1)

Salsa is a lively and rhythmic partner dance style that originated in the Caribbean. Known for its quick footwork and sensual body movements, it can be enjoyed in both social and competitive settings. Salsa is usually danced to vibrant, upbeat Latin music and is perfect for dancers looking to explore dynamic routines and expressive styling.

Modern Bachata

Modern Bachata is a contemporary evolution of traditional bachata, blending elements of various dance styles to create a fresh and expressive dance form. This dance emphasizes smooth transitions, body isolations, and strong connection, allowing dancers to infuse it with their own style and creativity. Modern Bachata is perfect for those who want to amplify their passion for bachata with a modern twist, whether on the social dance floor or in performance settings.

Dance Hall Fusion

Dance Hall Fusion blends the rhythm and structure of progressive Two-Step and/or One-Step with the smooth connection and musicality of West Coast Swing, offering a modern twist on these classic dances.

Bar Coast

Bar Coast is a fusion dance that combines the basic components of Country Swing with the patterns of West Coast Swing, creating a unique and expressive dance style. This class emphasizes a concept-based approach, prioritizing connection, feel, and the language of partnering over traditional pattern-based footwork.

West Coast Swing

West Coast Swing is a stationary, smooth, and elastic-like dance that emphasizes connection, musicality, and improvisation. It’s typically danced to contemporary or blues music. This dance is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide due to its dual emphasis on creativity and technique. It's perfect for both competing and social dancing at local West Coast Swing events, and increasingly in country bars.

Social Swing

Social swing is a fun and improvisational partner dance style that evolved from Lindy Hop, offering a simplified and accessible approach by replacing the traditional triple steps with single steps. Known for its lively and circular movements, this stationary dance is highly adaptable to various music genres. Social swing is a fantastic choice for weddings and other social events, providing an engaging and enjoyable experience for dancers of all levels.

Country Swing

Country swing is a stationary, energetic and versatile social dance style that combines elements of swing dancing with country music, typically danced to live music in local dance halls.

Line Dance

Line dance is a solo, choreographed dance with a repeating sequence of steps performed by a group in lines or rows, often set to country or pop music.

Two-Step

Two-step is a popular, progressive country dance featuring a quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm, perfect for both competing and dancing to country music in lively social settings.

One-Step

One-step is a popular, progressive country social dance known for its simple, quick footwork and smooth, gliding movements, often danced to fast-paced country music in local dance halls.

Newcomer Night

Designed for brand new dancers! Come learn the basics of two different styles of popular social dances and end the class with a mini social dance to practice all your sweet moves. Come on your own, with a friend or make it a date night! Round out the night with dinner before class at Torchy’s Tacos, Kirby Lane Cafe or Baker Street pub and you can head over to The Broken Spoke to finish dancing the night away!

West Coast Swing Guided Practice

Designed for intermediate and advanced level West Coast Swing dancers. This class offers instructor-guided practice as you dance together to the latest and greatest West Coast Swing music. Get the extra help you need to refine what you've been working on or discover how to improve your partnering skills.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Blue Moon Dance Co.?

Call Blue Moon Dance Co. at (512) 843-2632 or visit https://www.bluemoondance.co/.

Does Blue Moon Dance Co. have evening hours?

Yes, Blue Moon Dance Co. offers evening hours. Monday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM, Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM, Wednesday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM, Thursday: 3:00 - 8:45 PM.

What city is Blue Moon Dance Co. in?

Blue Moon Dance Co. is in Austin, Texas.

What is Blue Moon Dance Co.'s phone number?

Reach Blue Moon Dance Co. directly at (512) 843-2632.

What are Blue Moon Dance Co.'s prices?

Classes at Blue Moon Dance Co. start at $230.