Austin Social Dance Festival

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April 9–11, 2026 | Zilker Hillside Theater

April 12, 2026 | Rhythm House ATX

Join us at Austin’s most iconic outdoor stage for a four-day celebration of music, movement, and cultural heritage. Each evening begins with free, beginner-friendly through advanced workshops led by acclaimed instructors, followed by four hours of social dancing powered by live bands, DJs, and special guest performances.

Free

Free and open to all ages, the Austin Social Dance Festival is more than a series of performances. It is an invitation to learn, move, and belong, celebrating dance as a living cultural heritage that continues to thrive across generations and communities. Live music every night for the live music capital of the world!

*Please note that photos and video may be taken during this event for archival, community, and promotional purposes.

**photo by Cumbia Bajo de la Luna

schedule

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Lisa Vargas Salsa	Cindy Salgado Dance Film & Partnering with Empathy	Lizeth Katz Country (where Honky Tonk meets Two-Step!)
Kari Kron Lindy Hop, Austin Swing Syndicate	Eric Moreno Country (where Honky Tonk meets Two-Step!)	Adib Ma'ani-Hessari Jitterbug
Travis Herman Salsa, West Coast Swing, Country, DJ TraviTrav	Daniel Hernandez Cumbia Bajo de la Luna & Cumbia Movement	DJ URL Brazilian Zouk
DJ Tiger Brazilian Zouk	Liliana Beverido Echale Salsita	Alberto Solorzano Perez Cumbia Para Todos
DJ Big J Echale Salsita	Favian Bustos Inspired Movement	Ryan Salinas Santa Cruz Collective, Technical Director
Golden Hour Heptet Lindy Hop	Golden Hour Heptet	Plan Solidero Cumbia
Mark Gomez Bachata Sensual	Mo Whitney Bachata Sensual	Abelin & Josue Dallas Zouk
Amy Diane Morrow Founder and Co-Director	Julie Marie Cumbia	Osei Bonsu Austin Brazilian Zouk & Lambada Cultural Heritage Project
DJ Keli Austin Swing Syndicate and Hot Rhythm Foundation