HATDS - Houston Area Traditional Dance Society

HATDS - Houston Area Traditional Dance Society We are a community of dancers, dance organizers, callers, and musi­cians.

Houston Area Traditional Dance Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to organizing and promoting contra and English country dance in the Houston, Texas metroplex.

🦜 ECD This Sunday! 🦜🌻come move your body this Sunday 🌻Sunday, May 17th from 2:45-5:15 👀 Doors open at 2:30, so you can p...
05/15/2026

🦜 ECD This Sunday! 🦜
🌻come move your body this Sunday 🌻

Sunday, May 17th from 2:45-5:15

👀 Doors open at 2:30, so you can pay, chat, get your water situated. and change your shoes before the real fun begins! Beginners, please come at the start!

❗️We need help moving tables and chairs before and after the dance.

We are dancing at First Lutheran Church in Midtown! (In the beautiful Buetel Room down the hall!)

📍First Lutheran, Houston
1311 Holman St Unit, Houston, TX 77004, USA
🅿️Parking map at https://hatds.org/locations

$10 pays for venue rental and incidentals. Callers donate their services. We dance to recorded music. We accept cash, cards, and tap.

💚All humans are welcome regardless of skill level. No partner is required. If you've never danced at all, dont worry, we've got you! It is a good idea to come on time as we teach the basics at the start of needed.

⛲️ Do bring a water bottle or cup! English Country Dancing can be a workout! Don't worry, there is plenty of ice and tap water at First Lutheran too!

👞 Clean shoes are appreciated! Smooth soles with low heels and backs are recommended. 👟 Wear clothes that are easy to move in, fancy dress is fun, but not required.

ℹ️Find more information about HATDS and English Country Dance and parking on our website www.hatds.org 🌐

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05/07/2026

!!!!Contra Dance Saturday, May 9th!!!!

Doors Open at 7:10pm
Dancing 7:30-10:30pm

New Dancers are always welcome! Come a bit early and let us know you'd like a beginner lesson.

📍LOCATION!
First Lutheran Church
1311 Holman St Unit, Houston Tx 77004.

🅿️ There are two parking lots. One is at the corner of Holman and Austin, and the other is at the corner of Caroline and Francis. If they are full, street parking is free after 6:00pm every day.
🚉Near the Red Line Ensemble train stop
Remember to hide your valuables before you arrive.

Band: Laura Kazmer Brand & JP Brand

Callers: Dorcas Hand & Diego Brand
*Callers might use gender-free (larks/robins) role terms. 🦜

Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members via cash, credit card, or digital wallet. HATDS members who are full-time students or age 18-29 may contra dance for only $5 (now through August 2026). Dancers under 18 are welcome and always dance for free.

Snacks and new dancers are welcome!

Get all the info at www.HATDS.org

Here's some beginner intro videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL953CEC7B45F8B28E&si=0XjpWjwR2VJPAMCF

05/04/2026

We had a small group for English Country Dance on Sunday (May 3rd), and we had a good time! Thanks to Charlene, Erica, and Chris for calling. 🧡

Join us for ECD in Houston on 1st and 3rd Sundays. Also most 5th Sundays are Advanced ECD!
Our next ECD is May 17th. More info at www.HATDS.org

04/13/2026

Such fun at Saturday's Contra dance!
Diego Brand and Chris Broad called to the love music of The Laughing Lizards!

Save the date for our next contra dance, May 9th.
Doors open at 7:15pm with dancing starting at 7:30!
More info at www.HATDS.org

04/12/2026

We'll be contra dancing until 10:30 tonight!!
There's room on the floor for you ❤️

04/09/2026

!!!!Contra Dance Saturday, April 11th!!!!

Doors Open at 7:10pm
Dancing 7:30-10:30pm

📍NOTE LOCATION!
Contra Dance has moved to....
First Lutheran Church
1311 Holman St Unit, Houston Tx 77004.

Snacks are welcome!

🅿️ There are two parking lots. One is at the corner of Holman and Austin, and the other is at the corner of Caroline and Francis. If they are full, street parking is free after 6:00pm every day.
🚉Near the Red Line Ensemble train stop
Remember to hide your valuables before you arrive.

Band: The Laughing Lizards

Callers: Chris Broad, Diego Brand
*Callers might use gender-free larks/robins role terms.

Admission is $10 for members, $15 for non-members via cash, credit card, or digital wallet. HATDS members who are full-time students or age 18-29 may contra dance for only $5 (now through August 2026). Dancers under 18 are welcome and always dance for free.

Snacks and new dancers are welcome!

Get all the info at www.HATDS.org

🦚 ECD This Sunday! 🦚🌻come move your body this Easter Sunday 🌻Sunday, April 5th from 2:45-5:15 👀 Doors open at 2:20, so y...
04/04/2026

🦚 ECD This Sunday! 🦚
🌻come move your body this Easter Sunday 🌻

Sunday, April 5th from 2:45-5:15

👀 Doors open at 2:20, so you can pay, chat, check out the digs, and change your shoes before the real fun begins! Beginners, please come at the start!
❗️We need help moving tables and chairs before and after the dance.

We are dancing at First Lutheran Church in Midtown! This time, in the beautiful Butel Room down the hall!

📍First Lutheran, Houston
1311 Holman St Unit, Houston, TX 77004, USA
🅿️Parking map at https://hatds.org/locations

$10 pays for venue rental and incidentals. Callers donate their services. We dance to recorded music. We accept cash, cards, and tap.

💚All humans are welcome regardless of skill level. No partner is required. If you've never danced at all, dont worry, we've got you!
⛲️ Do bring a water bottle or cup! English Country Dancing can be a workout! Don't worry, there is plenty of ice and tap water at First Lutheran too!
👞 Clean shoes are appreciated! Smooth soles with low heels and backs are recommended. 👟 Wear clothes that are easy to move in, fancy dress is fun, but not required.

ℹ️Find more information about HATDS and English Country Dance and parking on our website www.hatds.org 🌐

HTX

There's dancing this weekend!🌻Contra Dance:Saturday, March 28 Doors open at 7:15 & dancing starts at 7:30 and goes until...
03/26/2026

There's dancing this weekend!

🌻Contra Dance:
Saturday, March 28
Doors open at 7:15 & dancing starts at 7:30 and goes until 10:30

Band: Katie Geringer & Matt Lewis
Callers: Dorcas Hand, Diego Brand
Callers might use gender-free larks/robins role terms.

🌻English Country Dance:
Sunday, March 29
Doors open at 2:30, dancing from approximately 2:45 to 5:15.

Both events at
First Lutheran, Houston
1311 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004, USA

Street parking is free
Remember to take or hide your valuables.

Check out www.hatds.org for more location, parking, and general info!

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