{"id":479607,"date":"2026-10-28T19:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/479607\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T19:32:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T19:32:12","slug":"the-best-two-step-instructors-in-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/479607\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Two-Step Instructors in Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that Austin\u2019s honky-tonk community has had a major resurgence<\/a> over the past few years. While great spots to dance to country music have been present in the capital city for generations, the tradition is more active than ever before. Newer venues like The White Horse and Sagebrush have joined old-school spots like Sam\u2019s Town Point, Donn\u2019s Depot, the Little Longhorn Saloon, and Broken Spoke to create a community where there\u2019s more than one floor to scoot your boots on any given night of the week. Many of the top two-step instructors in Austin give public group lessons on a weekly basis, offering easy pathways to familiarize yourself with dancing. Plus, these teachers also offer private instruction, and they\u2019re available for corporate events and weddings.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Vanessa Vaught of Double or Nothing Two-Step teaches a lesson to a crowded room at Donn\u2019s Depot. Photo by Bryan C. Parker
\nDouble or Nothing Two Step<\/p>\n

Locals will tell you that we have our own regional variant of two-step around these parts\u2014the Austin honky-tonk two-step\u2014and Double or Nothing<\/a> is among the very best to teach it. Many of the bars in town have their own style and flair, but if you want to be able to travel from spot to spot, this style gives you the most flexibility and greatest chance of success. They operate public lessons at a variety of times and locations, namely Sagebrush on Tuesday and Sunday nights and at Donn\u2019s Depot on Wednesdays. It\u2019s always best check Double or Nothing\u2019s Instagram and website for any last-minute adjustments to their weekly schedule. For private events, these instructors can fulfill any need and adjust to a wide variety of styles and skill levels and have worked with a slew of notable companies for corporate events. instagram.com\/doubleornothingtwostep<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find them:\u00a0<\/p>\n

Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Sagebrush \u2013 Beginner
\nTuesday at 7 p.m. at Sagebrush \u2013 Intermediate
\nWednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Donn\u2019s Depot \u2013 Beginner
\nSunday at 5 p.m. at Sagebrush \u2013 Advanced
\nSunday at 6 p.m. at Sagebrush \u2013 Intermediate
\nBy appointment and private booking<\/p>\n

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\"\"Two-step instructor Beth Coffey at The White Horse. Photo by Dave Creaney.
\nDancin\u2019 Austin<\/p>\n

An eighth-generation Texan, Beth Coffey<\/a> has been the resident dance instructor at The White Horse for more than a decade. As the bar has grown in popularity and drawn travelers from across the globe, she\u2019s often the first person to introduce people to honky-tonks and two-stepping. Her classes run Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. and are free to attend, though there\u2019s a cover to enter the bar after 7:30 p.m. Just remember to tip the instructor along with your Stetson. Coffey emphasizes the traditional traveling Texas two-step, which is the style you\u2019ll most often see at larger dance halls like Mavericks as well as Broken Spoke. With multiple appearances on national television, Coffey has become a true ambassador of Texas culture. instagram.com\/dancinaustin<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find them:<\/p>\n

Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. at the White Horse
\nBy appointment and private booking<\/p>\n

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\"\"Eric Moreno and Keighley Voorheis of Native Texas Two Step.
\nNative Texan Two Step<\/p>\n

Run by Eric Moreno and Kayleigh Voorheis, Native Texan Two Step<\/a> hosts public classes and also teaches private lessons out of Moreno\u2019s home studio, which he lovingly refers to as the \u201cdance dojo.\u201d While the pair emphasizes Austin\u2019s honky-tonk two-step, they also tout their ability to teach other styles like polkas, waltzes, and cumbia. Catch them at The Highball on South Lamar on most Thursdays and Sundays to attend a group lesson for a small cover charge, or explore one of their specialized workshops, which focus on targeted skills like spins or dips. Check their website for the most up-to-date info. instagram.com\/nativetexantwostep<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find them:<\/p>\n

(Most) Thursdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. at The Highball
\nBy appointment or private booking<\/p>\n

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\"\"Wyatt Gauss poses with his class after a lesson.
\nHill Country Two-Step<\/p>\n

Instructor Wyatt Gauss exudes southern hospitality and refined warmth, and he teaches his dance lessons with that classy demeanor. He\u2019s thoughtful and knowledgeable about the history of dances and takes pride in sharing that information with his students. His company, Hill Country Two Step<\/a>, hosts classes at a couple of different venues, including the Little Longhorn Saloon on Tuesday evenings and Sagebrush on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Gauss often likes to work on specific skills at a class to vary instruction, and his website always contains up-to-date details. Class offerings occasionally shift, and the company regularly works private events, so please check their Instagram handle for the most current info. instagram.com\/hillcountrytwostep<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find them:<\/p>\n

Tuesday at 7 p.m. at The Little Longhorn Saloon
\nWednesday at 7 p.m. at The Little Longhorn Saloon
\nWednesday at 7 p.m. at Sagebrush
\nWednesday at 8 p.m. at Sagebrush
\nThursday at 7 p.m. at Sagebrush
\nThursday at 8 p.m. at Sagebrush
\nBy appointment or private booking<\/p>\n

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\"\"D. Marie Ashley of Texas Nomad Dance Co.
\nTexas Nomad Dance Co.<\/p>\n

Knowledgeable about not just Texas two-step but also the dances that inspired it, including schottische and polka, D. Marie Ashley teaches with a deep sense of tradition while embracing the modern evolutions of two-step in Austin. While she has been a part-time instructor for other outfits on this list, she\u2019s now focused on providing private instruction, which she hosts at a studio inside Hyde Park\u2019s Baker Center. If you\u2019re looking for some one-on-one time to brush up on your two-stepping skills, you can book directly through her Instagram account. instagram.com\/dancingwithmarie<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find them:<\/p>\n

By appointment or private booking<\/p>\n

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