Dance Across Austin is MINDPOP's citywide initiative to bring more dance into more spaces across Austin. This large-scale project has us working both in-school and during out of school time. For out of school time, we are partnering with the City of Austin to increase the number of dance classes taking place at City cultural and recreation centers. This fall we have a series of amazing classes going on all across the city.
A few of our participating sites are hosting classes that are open to the public for school-aged children. Check out these offerings and join us in dance!
All classes scheduled will run on a weekly basis for 6 weeks.
Registration is required for each class.
Carver Museum & Cultural Center:
- Lannaya Drum & Dance
- Thursdays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 15 (No class Nov. 24), 4:30-5:30 PM
- Intro to West African Dance Basics - a beginners class for all ages! Includes dance movement and vocabulary. Participants of all ages encourage to attend, parents can dance with their kids!
- $30 for the six-week series. Participants are encouraged to register and pay via the Eventbrite link before classes begin. Scholarship available.
South Austin Recreation Center:
- B*TRU Arts
- Wednesdays, Nov. 9 - Dec. 21 (No class Nov. 23), 6:00-7:00 PM
- Learn the fundamentals of Hip Hop dance and philosophy in this class Boombox Hero.
- Open to all school-aged children.
- $5 per class, or $30 for the six-week series. Participants are encouraged to register and pay via the Eventbrite link before classes begin. Scholarship available.
- Blue Lapis Light Aerial Silks
- Mondays, Nov. 14 - Dec. 19 (No class Nov. 21)
- Learn silks technique, strength, and communication through movement. Limited capacity class. Two sessions will be offered: 8-11 year olds from 4:30-5:15 PM, and 12-18 year olds from 5:30-6:30 PM.
- This free class has limited participants. Registration required to reserve your spot.
Dougherty Arts Center:
- Improvisational Dance with Veronica DeWitt:
- Two 2-hour workshops offered in September
- Workshops: September 20th, 5-7 PM and Sept. 27th, 4-6 PM
- Enjoy learning about or reconnecting with the art of movement through this improvisational dance class for mixed abilities.
- Registration required for both workshops.
- Register here for Workshops:
Dance Across Austin is made possible with the support of the Genevieve and Ward Orsinger Foundation.
Scholarship available for all paid classes. Want to learn more about the program and other fall opportunities?
Email julia.vunderink@mindpop.org
