HATDS - Houston Area Traditional Dance Society

06/14/2026

We had a great dance tonight! What a fun group of new dancers 🧡 Some were just passing through. What an honor to have y'all visit with us. Thanks to all our regulars and sometimes dancers for swinging by as well!
HATDS Contra Dance 6/13/26
Band: Katie Geringer & Matt Lewis
Caller: Barb Smith

06/02/2026

🦋 ECD Sunday, June 7th 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!)

📍First Lutheran, Houston
1311 Holman St Unit, Houston, TX 77004
🅿️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! Snacks are welcome. Feel free to share at the break.

👞 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 🌐

06/02/2026

05/31/2026

What a great afternoon dancing we had yesterday (5/30/26)!!!
A great bunch of kiddos and their families joined us thanks to the invite of some of our band members. There were friends we haven't seen in awhile, and of course, our regular dancers.
Thanks to Dorcas Hand and Erica McCready for putting together a fun program. HMH Music Co. for a fantastic job playing the music for us.
We couldnt have done it without our core volunteers either.
We would love to have additional and occasional volunteers to help with Hall setup, Door operations, and especially working Sound. (You dance for free!) Email [email protected]
https://hatds.org/volunteer

05/31/2026

And video for our Afternoon Contra Dance Houston | May 30, 2026
Dorcas Hand and Erica McCready calling with HMH Music Co.

05/31/2026

What a great afternoon dancing we had yesterday (5/30/26)!!!
A great bunch of kiddos and their families joined us thanks to the invite of some of our band members. There were friends we haven't seen in awhile, and of course, our regular dancers.
Thanks to Dorcas Hand and Erica McCready for putting together a fun program. HMH Music Co. for a fantastic job playing the music for us.
We couldnt have done it without our core volunteers either.
We would love to have additional and occasional volunteers to help with Hall setup, Door operations, and especially working Sound. (You dance for free!) Email [email protected]
https://hatds.org/volunteer

05/30/2026

Afternoon Contra Dance 5/30/2026