The Austin Honky-Tonk Blog
Guides, etiquette, and deep dives into Austin's dance scene. Written by Vanessa Vaught, founder of Double or Nothing Two-Step and Austin Chronicle's Best Two-Stepping Lessons winner.
How to Vet a Two-Step Dance Instructor in Austin
Red flags, green flags, and the questions to ask before signing up for lessons. The Austin style matters - here's how to find someone who teaches it right.
The Best Austin Honky-Tonks for First-Timers (Ranked)
Which Austin honky-tonk should you visit first? A real ranking of Sagebrush, Broken Spoke, White Horse, Donn's Depot, and more.
What to Wear Two-Stepping in Austin: A Real Guide
Boots, outfits, what to avoid, and where to buy boots locally. No costume required.
Austin Two-Step vs Texas Two-Step: What's the Difference
Why Austin developed its own style of two-step and which one you should learn.
Austin Honky-Tonk Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules
How to ask someone to dance, line of dance, tipping the band, and the one rule above all others.
The Austin Bachelorette Guide to Honky-Tonk Night
How to plan a real Austin bachelorette night that isn't a 6th Street disaster. Ideal timeline and what to avoid.