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Its programme separates early restaurant performances, dance lessons and the later dance-hall show, so decide which part you want to attend.\n\nThe regular lesson listing runs Wednesday–Saturday from 20:00–21:00. That can work better on an evening before the race than after a late COTA return. Confirm the lesson and band for your chosen date; a regular weekly listing is not a reserved space for your group.\n\n![The Broken Spoke, Austin]()\n\nLive music & bars **The Broken Spoke** Austin\n\nIn pictures\n\n### The full gallery.\n\n02 / The essentials\n\n### The Broken Spoke: visit essentials\n\n1. 01\n\n Lessons and dance-hall entry are separate decisions\n2. 02\n\n Check the selected night\n3. 03\n\n South Lamar location\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan your visit\n\nTry two-stepping and spend an evening in an Austin dance hall.\n\n#### Cost\n\nLesson / show fees\n\nConfirm lesson fees, dance-hall cover and food separately.\n\n#### When to visit\n\nRegular two-step/swing lessons Wednesday–Saturday 20:00–21:00. Check the calendar for restaurant and dance-hall sets.\n\nAllow a lesson plus the evening set\n\n#### Getting there\n\nThe Broken Spoke\n\n3201 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX\n\nUse the dance hall at 3201 South Lamar Boulevard and arrange a road transfer if it does not suit your hotel’s walking route.\n\n[Get directions]()\n\n#### Plan your visit\n\nAsk about lesson participation, age restrictions and group admission before going.\n\n[Check visiting and booking details]()\n\n#### Plan your return\n\nBook a return ride and leave room for the next morning’s race travel.\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around The Broken Spoke\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring / Austin\n\n### More things to do\n*in Austin*\n\nExplore Austin activities, sights and places to eat. 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