Pop-up Dance and Fitness Classes!
Every day is a great day to hit the dance floor or work out. But every once in awhile we surprise you with a POP-UP!
In addition to our regular schedule of drop-in classes and workshops, be sure to check out the classes and workshops that just POP UP!
All POP-UP classes and workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 West 3rd Street in downtown Austin. Give us a call at 512-501-8704 if you have questions!
Black History Month Workshop: Hip Hop Foundations
Led by Daniel Broxton, this workshop dives into the foundations of Hip Hop dance, breaking down core grooves, rhythms, and movement principles that form the backbone of the style. Dancers will explore musicality, freestyle concepts. Open to all levels, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their basics, move with intention, and deepen their connection to the culture that started it all. Come ready to learn, sweat, and vibe together.
Black History Month Pop Up: Heels
Unleash your confidence and own the room in Heels Class with Wyntergrace Williams. This high-energy, empowering class blends technique, musicality, and attitude while exploring movement in heels (or sneakers – your choice!). You’ll work on walks, lines, balance, and choreography designed to help you feel strong, expressive, and unapologetically bold. Open to all levels, this class is a safe, supportive space to build confidence, tap into your power, and have fun doing it. Come ready to sweat, strut, and step into your main-character energy.
Black History Month Workshop: Afrobeats
Led by Val Lavender, Afrobeat dance is a joyous journey into a vibrant and eclectic world of movement that reflects the soulful rhythms and energetic beats of Afrobeat music. It evolved from traditional African dance styles. Open to all levels, this class is about community, celebration, and letting the music move you. Come ready to sweat, vibe, and dance with full-out energy and heart.
Black History Month Pop Up: Praise Dance
Led by Sire McClennahan Fromboluti, this uplifting workshop invites dancers of all levels to move with intention, joy, and purpose through praise dance. Blending expressive movement, worship music, and storytelling, participants will explore how dance can be a powerful form of praise. Fused with Contemporary and Hip Hop styles, this class will focus on musicality, emotional expression, and choreography that reflects faith, gratitude, and celebration. Come as you are and experience a supportive, spirit-filled space to connect, worship, and express your praise through movement.
Who It’s For
- Fans of Bad Bunny who want to dance like the halftime crew
- Dancers of all backgrounds – from beginners to advanced
- Anyone looking to boost confidence, fitness, and rhythm skills in a supportive, fun environment
- By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to perform a polished halftime-style routine and bring that stadium energy to any stage, party, or social dance floor!
Black History Month Pop Up: VideoDance: Beychella
Step into your main-character moment with Video Dance: Beychella!
This high-energy class is inspired by Beyoncé’s iconic Coachella performance—bold, powerful, and unapologetically fierce. You’ll learn choreography straight from the visuals, blending sharp musicality, strong lines, and confident groove while channeling that larger-than-life stage presence.
Expect big movement, dynamic formations, and all the attitude that made Beychella legendary. Whether you’re here to refine your performance quality or just live your best pop-star fantasy, this class is all about owning the room and dancing like the world is watching.
All levels welcome. Come ready to sweat, serve, and bow down to the beat.
Black History Month Pop Up: Line Dance
Led by Leah Baxter, line dances are choreographed dances with a repeating series of steps that are performed in unison by a group of people in lines or rows.
This Line Dancing class is a fun, high-energy way to learn classic and modern line dances set to country, pop, and feel-good hits. You’ll be guided step-by-step through easy-to-follow patterns, building coordination, rhythm, and confidence as you dance together as a group.
No partner needed -just bring your energy and a willingness to have fun. Whether you’re brand new or brushing up on your moves, this class is perfect for letting loose, breaking a sweat, and leaving with a few crowd-pleasing dances you can take anywhere.
Black History Month Pop Up: Jazz Dance
Led by Quinton Weathers, this Pop-Up Jazz Class blends strong technique, dynamic transitions, and performance energy. You’ll work through stylized jazz movement and learn a high-impact combination that encourages expression and power. Come ready to move, sweat, and have fun!
