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Your Premier Dance Studio in Austin for Salsa, Swing, and More
Dance U2 has been dedicated to fostering a vibrant dance community in Austin since its founding. Our studio specializes in providing high-quality instruction across 15+ dance styles, including Salsa, Swing, Tango, and Bachata, catering to both beginners and advanced dancers. With two spacious locations featuring premium wood floors in central and north Austin, we offer flexible scheduling options through weekly group classes and personalized private lessons. Our experienced instructors focus on technical mastery while emphasizing comfort and confidence in every student. We host regular social dance events to help students practice skills in real-world settings, creating a welcoming environment for singles and couples alike.The studio's referral program rewards students for bringing new members, reflecting our commitment to community growth. Our team has developed specialized curricula for milestone events like weddings and Quinceaeras, ensuring clients receive tailored instruction for their special occasions. Through consistent scheduling and structured lesson plans, we help students achieve measurable progress in their dance abilities.
Services
Salsa Classes
Private Lessons
Wedding Dance Instruction
Quinceaera Training
Social Dance Events
Group Classes
Tango Lessons
Swing Dance
Bachata Instruction
Waltz Classes
Highlights and features
- We offer instruction in 15+ dance styles with experienced professional instructors
- Two spacious locations with premium wood floors in central and north Austin
- Flexible pricing with monthly packages and unlimited class options
- Specialized curricula for weddings, Quinceaeras, and special events
- Free social dance events to practice skills in real-world settings
Services
Group Dance Classes
Our group classes teach 15+ dance styles including Salsa, Swing, and Tango at beginner to advanced levels. Students learn fundamental techniques and social dance patterns in a fun, supportive environment. Classes are held weekly at two Austin locations with professional wood floors.
Private Dance Lessons
Personalized instruction focuses on individual goals with customized lesson plans. Students master technical elements like posture, leading/following techniques, and spinning variations. Lessons available for singles, couples, and small groups at studio or client location.
Wedding Dance Instruction
Custom choreography for wedding first dances, parent dances, and reception performances. Instruction includes music selection, movement coordination, and confidence-building techniques. Packages available with 1-35 lesson options.
Quinceaera Training
Specialized instruction for Quinceaera celebrations including entrance dances, family dances, and group performances. Lessons focus on elegant movements, choreographed sequences, and performance confidence. Packages include music coordination and practice sessions.
Social Dance Events
Free social dance nights with live music and instructor-led practice sessions. Events include Salsa nights at The Oasis and Hanovers 2.0 with opportunities to practice learned techniques in real-world settings with fellow students.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We teach 15+ styles including Salsa, Swing, Tango, Bachata, Waltz, and Quinceañera dances at beginner to advanced levels.
Do I need a partner to take classes?
No partner is required - singles and couples are welcome to join all group classes and practice sessions.
Are there special event packages available?
Yes, we offer customized wedding dance instruction and Quinceañera packages with multiple lesson options.
What are your class locations?
We have two Austin locations: central Austin at 8863 Anderson Mill Road and north Austin at 6550 Comanche Trail.
Do you offer free trial classes?
Yes, we provide a free Salsa/Bachata class for new students through our social meetup groups.
Reviews (7)
Sarah G.
Sep 17, 2021
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It was definitely an experience. Contacted Tony after seeing good reviews and I don't know how it's possible that this was the same Tony. Tony may be a character but my husband and I both believe he may have been under the influence when he was working with us. We were looking for one lesson to learn some fundamentals that we could use during our wedding. He asked us to text him 10 minutes before our lesson so he could show us where to go. We were 20 minutes early and texted him, didn't hear anything. Time of our appointment comes, texted him, didn't hear anything. 5 minutes
Mal C.
May 27, 2021
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Tony is wonderful. We had a crazy short timeline to learn a dance for our wedding and he was the answer! Accommodating, professional, knowledgeable, and most of all positive (a must for someone as nervous as I am). Definitely recommend.
Theresa Nguyen
May 17, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Quality,Value
I took a salsa class yesterday and I love his individualized attention. Tony is a great teacher
I took a salsa class yesterday and I love his individualized attention. Tony is a great teacher
McCayla V.
Sep 10, 2020
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When searching for dance lessons for my wedding I came across Dance U2. After talking with Tony, I realized he was the right fit for us.
Tony can teach any dance such Salsa , Bachata,
Two Step, Swing, and Argentine Tango etc. so it was nice that we had a choice when picking which style we wanted to dance to. My fianc and I had no previous experience with Salsa dancing, but Tony made it so easy for us to learn! He taught us the basic connection principles and before we knew it we were doing many different types of and dips and tricks at an advance level. You will leave Tony's dance lesson
Tony can teach any dance such Salsa , Bachata,
Two Step, Swing, and Argentine Tango etc. so it was nice that we had a choice when picking which style we wanted to dance to. My fianc and I had no previous experience with Salsa dancing, but Tony made it so easy for us to learn! He taught us the basic connection principles and before we knew it we were doing many different types of and dips and tricks at an advance level. You will leave Tony's dance lesson
Jennifer Gordon
Sep 06, 2020
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I have been taking partner dance (Bachata, Salsa, 2 Step, Swing, and Tango) with Tony for a year and a half and I have been loving it! Tony is an expert in all these dances with many years experience. Tony is a patient and kind teacher, I enjoy his dance and life lessons! Tony has helped me to see how learning the rhythm of dance is important to having balance in life! Sign up with him today!
Ashley C.
Aug 10, 2020
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I can't believe I forgot to write a review of this guy's class. Guess I was trying to forget the awful treatment and lack of professionalism I received from the instructor. Tony was incredibly rude toward me when I attended my first dance session with him. The other students were more helpful and polite than the instructor himself.
I'm not the most coordinated person. I'll admit that and appreciate any person's patience when teaching me a sport or activity that requires a decent amount of coordination. I believe I was learning Polka or foxtrot at his class, but I was
I'm not the most coordinated person. I'll admit that and appreciate any person's patience when teaching me a sport or activity that requires a decent amount of coordination. I believe I was learning Polka or foxtrot at his class, but I was
Ruby Grace J.
Jun 26, 2019
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Tony was such a great teacher. We chose him for our wedding dance choreographer and don't regret it. He knew how to personalize the dance based on our skill level (or lack of dance skills) and was very patient with us. He also explained things very well and made sure we were dancing in sync and in harmony with each other. Being not dancers (i have two left feet) he was able to choreograph a simple yet beautiful routine for us. Thank you Tony!
