What Students Say

★★★★★
5.0
out of 5 · 157 Google reviews
★ Austin Chronicle Best of Austin
4.9★ on Yelp
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Double or Nothing Two-Step has been teaching Austin Honky-Tonk Two-Step since 2020. Named Best Two-Stepping Lessons by the Austin Chronicle, with 157 five-star Google reviews from students ranging from absolute beginners to third-generation Austin dancers. Here's what they say.

John Jennings
Third-generation Austin dancer, 11 years dancing
★★★★★

"I'm incredibly thankful to Vanessa for teaching honky tonk dancing the way we actually dance here, she's made it so much easier for people to love this dance and this music."

James Peterson
Student, 3 months in
★★★★★

"Three months ago, I had never two-stepped before, and it's no exaggeration to say that learning at Double or Nothing Two Step has been life changing."

Marc Yagjian
Local dancer
★★★★★

"Vanessa, Dalton, and the Double or Nothing crew give the best lessons with the most fun. They've really figured out the Austin Honky-Tonk style and are a jewel of local dance community."

Patti Mielziner
Longtime student
★★★★★

"There is no one better than Vanessa and Dalton for two step lessons in Austin. They truly love what they do and have created a community for anyone who wants to learn to dance."

Gregory Franco
Austin dancer
★★★★★

"Best group classes in Austin, hands-down. One of the major contributors to the revival of two-stepping among young people in town."

Esteban Lardone
Student
★★★★★

"Hands down the best country instructor in town! If you are a beg, int or adv dancer, Vanessa has classes for you. She's the best!"

Amy Schweiss
Student
★★★★★

"Most beginner classes really only teach 'quick quick slow slow' but they had us spinning and turning almost immediately."

Craig Powell
Former Aggieland dancer
★★★★★

"I've always admired Austin's Honky Tonk Two-Step style, especially after years of dancing in huge halls across Aggieland. Learning organically felt out of reach until a dear friend introduced me to Double or Nothing."

Katja Lidsell
Visiting from Italy
★★★★★

"We had lessons with Vanessa at Double or Nothing and she was absolutely fantastic. Vanessa is the perfect mix of warm, bubbly energy and truly gifted teaching skills."

Elise Darragh-Ford
From New York
★★★★★

"Vanessa is a wonderful teacher and her classes are incredibly thoughtfully paced. Got my partner and I so addicted to two-stepping that we are considering moving to Austin for the community alone."

Ryan McCorkle
Private lesson student
★★★★★

"Dalton is an incredibly engaging and incisive teacher both in the group setting at Sagebrush and in his private lessons. Really makes learning and practicing Austin Honky Tonk 2 Step a joy."

Kyle Williams
Few months in, dancing multiple nights a week
★★★★★

"I've gone from never having two stepped a few months ago to getting out there and dancing multiple times a week in no small part due to their weekly lessons. Couldn't recommend them more!"

Ashley DiMarco
Tried multiple instructors
★★★★★

"I've tried a bunch of different two step classes around town, and Vanessa and her team are the ABSOLUTE BEST!!! They teach in the style that people are actually dancing here in Austin."

Heather Dore
Multi-year student
★★★★★

"I have been taking group lessons with Double or Nothing on and off for many years now. I learn something new and grow as a dancer every time."

Ava Henderson
Corporate event planner
★★★★★

"We worked with Double or Nothing on two corporate events. Vanessa was amazing to work with and helped us create customized performances. The performances were an absolute hit."

Elena Kilduff
Bachelorette party
★★★★★

"Booked this activity with Vanessa for my sister's Bachelorette weekend. This was our BEST activity!!! Vanessa is AMAZING; she is so sweet, fun and gives you a great lesson."

Rene' Reilly
Student
★★★★★

"Vanessa and Dalton are, by far, the best country dance instructors in Austin. I've attended both the beginners and advanced classes. The instruction and moves are top notch."

Phillip Thompson
Local dancer
★★★★★

"Austin has a large country music social dancing community. In this city you can go two-stepping any night of the week. Vanessa (Double or Nothing Two-Step) works to bring people together."

Tricia Torley
Beginner
★★★★★

"Vanessa is literally the ~ YOGA WITH ADRIENE ~ of honky tonk 2-Stepping! I'm so grateful for the way she made the dance floor completely accessible, exciting, and not-at-all scary."

Caitlin Milam
Year-and-a-half student
★★★★★

"I've been dancing with Vanessa and Dalton for a year and a half now. Double or Nothing has changed my life. They have created an incredible community alongside the Austin venues and musicians."

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