Go Dance

Go Dance is a fantastic studio! I went there knowing nothing about dance, and the environment was extremely welcoming and supportive. I started taking private lessons from Reginald Beason, who helped me decide on West Coast Swing as my primary focus. I’ve made great strides in only 7 months, and placed in Newcomer during my second competition, and it was primarily thanks to Reggie. I highly recommend him for anyone that wants to learn WCS, and I look forward to continuing my dance journey at Go Dance with him. The entire staff is awesome, and I have had a blast with group classes and the weekly socials.

Corporate Buyers Beware! Besides the headache of sluggish email response time you’ll also need to build in an exorbitant amount of money for travel (yes, even local) for Go Dance instructors… like, more money than standard fees for cartage on truck deliveries. You can expect dancers to show up 10 minutes before their scheduled performance times as per their contract. Don’t expect any wiggle room with that clause either — they quoted me a prorated amount as a response to my request that they arrive just 10 more minutes earlier for a little piece of mind. Never again!

WARNING: When walking in this building it smells like a nasty bathroom that has not been clean. The building is clean, but the smell… not so much
My hubby surprised me, taking me to try out «line dancing.» I mean I have to learn something besides bachata and twerking right? LOL We walked into Go dance and filled out the form and waited for our private lesson. As we waited, we watched other dancers in their own zones and some being taught by the instructors. It was our turn and Sam was our instructor. We told him we wanted to learn line dancing although he insisted he see our bachata first. Ummm sure. I mean I love to dance, especially bachata. As soon as we were done learning other things that entails bachata, I found out that there are 3 types of bachata, we are definitely not ballroom bachata but it was a nice to know that. Who knew? We ended up dancing bachata the whole time. I loved it! Sam is awesome and I definitely want to see him again. I learned other steps and had fun, def a sign to go back. They offer other classes and group classes as well. I am looking into it.
The only downside I didn’t like was that I wish it was more than 40 minutes long. Other than that, it was a good time.

I love the Sunday night social dancing here! Good crowd, good mix of music, and always a lot of experienced dancers. But they’re welcoming to newcomers too. There’s also sometimes a side room focusing on one style (Salsa, west coast, etc.)

i attended thr 20 yr anniversary and, it being my first time, was surprised that about half the music mix was country western. when i complained to dance instructor and dj david he unleashed a stream of «go f**k yourself» and «f**k you» and went on and on with his profanity while i remained civil. i went to co-​owner mylee and thought she would care but i just got an email apology. so i called another owner with an unusual name starting with an «s» and she said she would look into it and get back to me. that was six days ago and i havent been contacted. i am shocked and apalled at how i was treated. in over 20 years of ballroom dancing, including years in texas, i have never even heard of something like this.

This place has great instructors, a really friendly community, a nice dance floor, classes that go at a good pace with a well thought out curriculum, etc., but that’s not what stands out to me. The thing I find really amazing is how they get so many of the tiny details right. They really care about providing a good experience.
For example, this place has a great HVAC system. If this is the only dance studio you’ve been to, you probably won’t notice, but if you’ve been to dances or classes hosted at other studios in Austin, you’ll notice that this is the only partner dance studio space (that I know of) in town where you don’t end up soaked in sweat when the room is packed. For some reason, the other partner dance studio spaces skimp on the AC, so things get overheated even when you’re attending a dance on a winter evening when it’s 30 degrees outside. You can imagine what it’s like on a hot summer day in those places. Not fun.
Another thing you might take for granted if you’ve only taken classes at Go Dance is that classes start and end on time. This doesn’t seem like rocket science, but I guess it’s harder than it looks since this was the only studio we tried that could make that happen on a regular basis.
Another detail-​example is how on top of things the staff are. For a long time, I wondered how it is that everyone I talked to on the staff is so effective. And thens someone forwarded me a job post for their receptionist positions. It had a pretty long list of expected tasks, one of which was the ability to call customers by name after being on the job for X days. Except for the dances, I never really came in regularly, so I always thought it was some kind of amazing coincidence that the staff knew who I was. Nope! Knowing who’s coming through the door and being friendly is literally part of the job description.
Yet another similar detail is how on top of partner rotation the instructors are. Just like at any other dance studio in town, you have the option of sticking with one partner or getting in the rotation. But at literally every other place we tried, instructors would sometimes get distracted and not have people rotate for 15 or 30 minutes at a time. That can be ok, but it kinda sucks if you’re stuck with someone who has bad breath or who keeps stepping on your toes or whatever. I’m not sure why Go Dance is different, but this literally never happened to us here. Like everything else at Go Dance, partner rotation runs like clockwork.
Classes and lessons here are a bit more expensive than other places in Austin. When my girlfriend and I were looking for places to take dance classes, we tried out other places because the sticker prices were lower and we thought we’d get a better deal. But when you consider everything you get for the price, Go Dance is the best deal in town.
My one complaint is that they only teach dance classes and don’t have any classes on how to run a business because, as someone who sometimes considers creating a startup, I think a lot about what makes business tick and I would love to learn how this place is able to operate so effectively.

I am very impressed with Go Dance. They have great specials and groupons. The classes are well organized and fun. The studios are bright, clean, and spacious. Everyone is extremely friendly. I really love that they play fun, current music during the versatile classes like West Coast Swing. You’ll leave with lots of endorphins, I promise.
We tried a couple of studios and felt that Go Dance was definitely the winner. Although the classes rotate through partners, there are quite a few couples who just stay together the whole class (which is what we do).

Went as a family for a group class of Two Step. Was a huge group of people!!! It was nice to know I’m not the only white girl who can’t dance!!! The instructor knew how to handle the crowd, can’t wait to go back again and see how bad I can smash my hubbies feet some more.
I hope I can figure this out during this 4 week class, I need some serious help!
We’ve been invited to many things and it all seems to be a popular thing this dancing deal!!! But I got me some boots and I’m gona figure it out!!!
Went to a hall for a birthday party and I had to leave before someone made me dance! There were 8 year old boys acting like they know it all, but they did!!!
This makes me furious at my parents! For never teaching me how to do this!!! But then I guess two steppin in Oregon wasn’t such a big thing!!!
Our 1^st class was free but you can buy packages of 4 classes or more. It’s really quit reasonable! I might need to look into a life time of unlimited! But I really liked the place

My fiancé and I are in the midst of wedding lessons with Brett, and we are thrilled with his instruction! We both like dancing, but we’re not particularly good at dancing together — call it the curse of being two only children! Brett is truly a gifted instructor, and he makes the lessons as fun as they are practical. Shockingly, we really can dance together! Our lessons have become part of our date night, and they bring us both some real joy amidst all the stress of wedding planning.
More specifically, the studio is fantastic. We get a private space for lessons, with an audio system that I can connect directly to my phone for «our song.» 6 sessions made sense for our budget, and we’re learning not only basic steps, but some added choreography for a little flair.

Regardless of your level of experience, Go Dance is a great place to learn or brush up your skills. They offer a variety of styles of dance from beginner to expert at relatively inexpensive rates. (They also run Groupons fairly often, so be on the lookout for those!) I bought a 4 class pass for beginner salsa and both instructors were great. I feel like you really can’t go wrong with the instructors here, as they all have great credentials and experience. I also appreciate that you don’t have to worry about having a partner and the class rotates every few minutes so that you don’t get stuck with the dreaded two-​left feet guy each time. :) If you do sign up with a partner you are welcome to stay just with that person or rotate with the rest of the class. They also have a lot of social dances on the weekends and free intro classes, newcomer nights, and open house regularly.
I am deducting one star only because of their schedule. They always run classes in 4 week cycles, so if you want to start with class 1, you need to check their website to see what week they are currently on. They are very flexible and you don’t have to take back to back classes, but if you’re like me, sometimes it’s hard to commit to 4 weeks in a row, so I found it difficult to pick up with the next class when it was convenient for my schedule. (For example, I did class 1 and then was busy for two weeks, so I had to wait around until the next 4 week session started to take class 2… I promise I’m not talking in circles… if you look at their website and class schedule it will make more sense.) So for that reason I wish it was just ongoing level 1, so you could drop in any time. But again, minor complaint for an amazing studio!

Purchased a groupon for a wedding dance workshop. Neither of us have any dancing experience. Both of our instructors (James– who looks like Ryan Gosling’s twin, and Hilary– I think that was her name) were absolutely fabulous and walked us through two dance options (waltz and fox trot) for our first dance. We got personal attention without making us feel awkward for our lack of dance skills. We didn’t have a song picked out for our first dance (even though the wedding was only a week away), but for the couples who did know, the instructors let them know what type of dance they should do. Among the other little goodies, they teach you how to enter the dance floor, and end the dance (which we did with a dip). Over the course of the hour and half class, we left with a good general understanding of the two dances. They offer one on one classes to perfect your first dance, but since we only had a week until the wedding, this was not an option for us. We ended up doing the fox trot for our first dance, and received numerous compliments throughout our wedding evening. Would definitely recommend to any couples looking for help with their first dance. We are looking forward to returning to attend a newcomer’s night to learn the basics of country dancing (two step and waltz).

We went to an open house tonight after having a hunch that we were doing the two-​step wrong at the Broken Spoke last weekend. Good thing we went. Our instructor did an excellent job taking us through all of the steps and by the end of a short tutorial, we were looking great! Can’t wait to get back out on the honky tonk circuit. We will definitely be looking into classes here once we get settled into town.

I fell in dance love, really! This studio provides you with a great learning environment no matter what level. I’ve been visiting several places in the area and so far this has been my favorite. It’s worth the initial 15 $ as a newcomer and all other classes after that. The instructors are very patient and the instruction runs smoothly.

My husband and I had a dance lesson with Sarah at Go Dance in Austin Tx. We had a great time. Sarah was patient with us (beginner dancers) and she had the unique ability to explain every aspect of the dance we were learning. Now, because of Sarah’s help we are excited to dance at our son’s and his fiancé’s wedding.

Absolutely loved the new comer class tonight. I really learned alot in short period of time. James was a great instructor and everyone was extremely nice and friendly and eager to help. I look forward to signing up for future lessons here.

I came here on a Friday night with a friend who takes lessons. I am so NOT a dancer but I felt like the crew was very informative on the pre-​dancing lesson. They were really patient with me and it was super evident that everyone who worked there was not only passionate about dancing, but also very inclusive and non-​judgmental. I had a lot of fun for not knowing how to dance. :)

I come here for the Friday night blues dances that the Blues Association of Austin hosts at Go Dance, and the venue is exactly what you want in a dance studio – open space, variable lighting, and great sound system. If you want to learn how to cut a rug, look no further – Go Dance and its instructors are well-​known around Austin for their expertise and wide offering of dance styles.
Get out there and learn to move! I was not anywhere near being a dancer before I picked up blues dancing, so I would recommend that for complete beginners :)

I’ve been coming to Go Dance several times a week for close to a year now. I can’t say enough good things about this place.
Go Dance provides a one-​stop shop, which is *really* nice for new dancers. Your first social dance is a lot less stressful when you’re doing it with students you already know from group class.
The staff are friendly and capable. They’ll help you with any questions or problems you may have, from where to grab a bite to eat nearby to scheduling lessons to fitting some dance shoes.
The space itself is well designed and well maintained. There are the big things, like a sound system that projects onto the dance floor and not into the social space. The floors themselves are sprung to protect your knees. The four dance floors meet the needs of different contexts, from group classes to social dances to working on choreography one-​on-​one with an instructor. And there are the small things, like cubbies to put your street shoes, and mints and hand sanitizer in every room.
The instructors are amazing. Without exception, they’re friendly and helpful, great dancers, and great teachers. The last two don’t have to go together, but they do at Go Dance.
The students are great, as well. A happy, friendly, supportive bunch. You’ll never have to worry about finding a dance partner at the Sunday Socials or the outings to Dallas.
I’ve used the word «friendly» quite a few times, but that is perhaps the best word to describe Go Dance. If you like happiness, you should come.

I stopped by Go Dance for a few free lessons (Country Waltz and Two Step with James) they were giving on Austin’s «Free Day of Dance» and found everyone there to be very personable. No judgement on my two left feet or who your partner is and the extra instructors step in to be either a leader or a follower where necessary.
I think I’ll be back for some group lessons or other newcomer events.

Go Dance is having an awesome special called the New Student Special. It includes:
3 50 minute private lessons
unlimited group classes for one session
free entrance to newcomer nights (Sundays)
For a single– $ 139 For a couple– $ 199
The group classes build on each other so it’s great if you keep up with the lessons. They have a schedule that changes each session (I assume) and they offer a lot of different types of dance. Monday– Friday they usually have different classes offered for 1 hour each from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. On the weekends they usually start around 1 or 2 p.m.
Anyway, whether you want to do something with a couple or by yourself, this place is great and comfortable. We had Shantil for our private lessons and she was great. It’s also a great present to give!!! I got the New Student Special for my birthday. :)

Last week I became the test dummy for helping a friend of mine learn his wedding dance (his fiancé lives out of the country).
The studio was very large, clean, and well maintained. Sarah was our instructor and she was an absolute delight. Extremely patient, encouraging, and engaged every moment of our lesson. I did not feel for one moment that she was fake nor disinterested. You can tell she really loves her job!
There were two other pairs of instructors and clients also learning their own choreography, but this never posed a problem; no group got in each other’s way, the music was switched fairly, and the room was wide enough to not feel cramped.
And yet, I felt like I had privacy so I wouldn’t make a fool of myself in front of people.

Lots of outings and opportunities to hone your skills not just at the studio but also at bars and clubs throughout Austin.
Definitely AT LEAST sign up for the free 50-​minute assessment session to see how everything works and get to know the dancers. There are newcomer nights and workshops to mingle and further develop special moves.
New Years they had a party here and did a great job with different rooms, dance types, a coutdown, and an awesome bar to include a champagne midnight toast.
There aren’t any large signs to find this place, but it is located off anderson west of burnet. (to the left of walmart next to the Guitar Center).