International Dance Day was founded in 1982 by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute and is celebrated worldwide every year on April 29. The goal of International Dance Day is to celebrate dance, to revel in the universality of this art form, to cross all political, cultural and ethnic barriers and bring people together with a common language—dance. International Dance Day is celebrated across the world on April 29.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate International Dance Day. A variety of classes all afternoon; fun dances from countries and cultures around the world, and dances that have defined the culture of a country. Signing up for a class ahead of time is highly recommended. Payment of $10 is required per class. Many classes fill to capacity before April 28 so check the schedule and come dance!
1:00 - 2:00 pm Absolute Beginning Ballet for Adults (Introductory level)
1:00 - 2:00 pm American Jazz Tap Dance - Early/mid 1900's America (Basic Level)
1:00 - 2:00 pm Ballet FIT Latino Music!
1:00 - 2:00 pm Hip Hop (Basic Level) -
1:15 - 2:15 pm Bollywood Cardio Dance Fitness
2:00 - 3:30 pm Ballet for Adults (Beginning 1)
2:00 - 3:30 pm Ballet for Adults (Intermediate 1)
2:05 - 2:50 pm Cardio Dance Fitness - American Pop Music!
2:05 - 3:05 pm Hip Hop (Intermediate level)
2:15 - 3:15 pm Bollywood Dance
3:00 - 4:00 pm 60-minute Foam Roll and Stretch (Mat required)
3:00 - 4:30 pm Contemporary/Modern Dance (Basic Level)
3:15 - 4:15 pm Sign In Hawaiian Dance (Intro level Hula)
3:15 - 4:15 pm West African Dance & Drums
3:45 - 4:30 pm Intro to Philippine Folk Dance
One afternoon to tour the world through dance! Come dance and celebrate diversity. Authentic and fun!
Don't wait to sign up for your favorite classes before they fill!
Date & Time: Sunday, April 28, 2019: 1:00—4:30pm
Ages: Classes are open to adults and teens ages 13 and older on International Dance Day*. We welcome families on International Dance Day with children ages 8-12 when accompanied by a parent/adult. Children must be signed up for a class as well in order to attend. Ages 13 and older are welcome to participate without a parent.
*Classes on our regular class schedule year round are open to adults and teens ages 15 and older.
Cost**: $10 per class
Classes often fill to and will close if they reach capacity. Signing up ahead of time is strongly encouraged.
**Regular class purchases/packages/series do not apply on 04/28/19. $5 FIRST CLASS does not apply on International Dance Day. Only the International Dance Day $10 pricing option may be used on 4/28/19.
Our classes are authentic and fun!
Max Azaro
Mia Moi
Jenny Alperin
Amir Hammoudeh
Rohit Ramanchandran
Alexa Capareda
Prakash Mohandas
Vivian Kaw
Jean Claude Lessou
Parking Guidance: Check out these convenient parking options near Ballet Austin!
FREE PARKING during the Annual Get Fit event and Come Dance event - FREE at the State Garage N directly across 3rd Street to the north of Ballet Austin - enter the white parking garage from San Antonio St between 3rd & 4th.
FREE PARKING - Available at two (2) locations
BALLET AUSTIN SURFACE LOT: Entrances located via alley coming northbound and southbound on San Antonio between 2nd and 3rd Streets or southbound on Nueces between 2nd & 3rd Streets | Available 24 hours, daily | 23 spaces available for FREE on first-come, first-served basis.
CITY HALL: Entrance located on Guadalupe between W. Cesar Chavez and 2nd Streets | Available every day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cost = First 2 hours FREE with validated parking ticket. (Only covers times parked between 8am and 5pm)
Bring your Austin City Hall garage ticket with you for validation at the front desk of the Butler Dance Education Center.
NOTE: Austin City Council meetings on Thursday may affect available parking in this garage.
$3 DOLLAR PARKING - Available at two (2) locations
SILICON LABS: You can purchase $3 parking vouchers for the Silicon Labs parking garages (Building 400 and Building 200) at Ballet Austin's reception desk, and both garages are offering discounted parking weekdays after 4:30 p.m. CT. Silicon Labs parking vouchers do not expire.
Silicon Labs 400 Building | Garage entrance located on San Antonio between W. Cesar Chavez & 2nd Streets | Available weekdays after 4:30 p.m. CT | Cost = $3 | Buy parking vouchers in advance at Ballet Austin.
Silicon Labs 200 Building* | Garage entrance located on Colorado between W. Cesar Chavez & 2nd Streets | Available weekdays after 4:30 p.m. CT | Cost = $3 | Buy parking vouchers in advance at Ballet Austin.
*Back-up garage if Silicon Labs 400 garage is full.
500 W. 2ND STREET (Google Building): You can park in the garage at 500 W. 2nd Street and then purchase $3 parking vouchers at Ballet Austin's reception desk to cover your charges. Parking in this location is available to Ballet Austin customers weekdays after 4:30 p.m. CT and all day on weekends. Each $3 voucher is good for TWO (2) HOURS.
500 W. 2nd Street Building | Garage entrance located on San Antonio between 2nd Street & 3rd Street | Available weekdays after 4:30 p.m. CT and all day weekends | Cost = $3 | Buy parking vouchers in advance or after parking at Ballet Austin.
Meters also reside around the building (allow for three hours of parking at the rate of $1 per hour via credit/debit cards or coins). Click on the additional parking options available below.
NOTE: Special events and festivals held in downtown Austin may periodically affect parking rates in the garages near Ballet Austin, while access to metered parking may be affected by ongoing construction projects near the Butler Dance Education Center.
Ballet Austin's Butler Center for Dance & Fitness offers more than 70 Drop-in classes 7 days a week.
First class is only $5!
Workshops are designed to introduce you to principles and methods of a particular workout, in 4 or 6 weeks.
Summer is a great time for kids, pre-teens and teens to have fun learning something new or continuing what you love. DANCE!