Red Dirt Dancing

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Central Texas

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5.0

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We’ve had such an amazing experience working with Sarah and Chris! We’ve taken two group lessons and one private so far, and their instruction and teaching style are truly top-notch. They are incredibly encouraging, patient, and make everything feel comfortable and fun—no matter your starting level. They break things down in a way that actually makes sense, which helped us build confidence quickly. We loved it so much that we’ve already booked three more private lessons! The one-on-one time made a huge difference, and we now feel so much more confident jumping into group lessons. What started as something my husband planned for me has turned into something we both genuinely love. After 11 years of marriage, it’s been such a fun and meaningful experience to share together. Whether you’re newly engaged, preparing for your wedding, or just looking to reconnect and try something new as a couple, Sarah and Chris will absolutely take care of you. Highly recommend!

Monica &.

5.0

My husband and I have very different learning styles and Sarah and Chris were great and extremely patient working with both of us. They choreographed a 1:50 minute routine for us to The Wonder of You by the Villagers so they're not just country music people! HIGHLY recommend them!

Jaycee G.

5.0

Chris & Sarah Ivey

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We are Red Dirt Dancing, a husband and wife owned business centered around spreading our love for dance by teaching folks how to get out and have fun on the dance floor. With our roots in dancehalls and technique from the studios, we bring a unique and organic approach to wedding dances! Whether you are looking for a first dance, last dance, or any dance in between, we can help you feel confident as you step out on the floor. We have also taught group lessons at rehearsal dinner parties and even bachelor/bachelorette parties! As newlyweds ourselves, we understand the stresses of planning a wedding and want to make sure your vision and goals for your dance are met. Whether you are looking for a fully-choreographed first dance, just want some moves to wow your friends and family, we will make sure to have you prepared and having fun! We offer wedding packages for our wedding couples but we also understand life happens! You can book yourself for private lessons at your own pace through our Calendly scheduling system. If you are interested, please feel free to send us a message through this site, or reach out to us via social media (@reddirtdancing), via email (info@reddirtdancing.com), or go ahead and book a free 15-minute consultation call with us to discuss your vision. We also teach group lessons at Thirsty Horse in San Antonio on Wednesdays (7:30-8:30pm) and Mavericks Dancehall Buda on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (7:30-8:30pm). Wednesdays are a country fusion dance lesson, Thursdays are "dancer's choice", Fridays are beginner two-step, and Saturdays are beginner/intermediate two-step. Come find us and let us know you're from The Knot and we'll give you the first group lesson for free!! See y'all on the dance floor!

Woman-owned Business

8+ years in business

Small team (2-10 members)

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Music Genres

Bluegrass

Country

Dance

Folk

Hip-Hop

Polka

Pop

R&B

Rock

Awards and Affiliations

2025 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Chris & Sarah Ivey

Owner

Husband & Wife-Owned Business Married December 2022 Full-time dance instructors Texas natives Dancing since 2008 and 2019 Aggies Class of 10' & 16'

5.0

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16 reviews

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Red Dirt Dancing offers patient, encouraging, and fun instruction that quickly builds confidence for wedding first dances. Instructors tailor choreography to skill level, gown/venue, and photos, and accommodate schedules and pricing. Couples and guests loved the clear teaching, customized routines, and lively classes.

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Monica &

4/19/2026

We’ve had such an amazing experience working with Sarah and Chris! We’ve taken two group lessons and one private so far, and their instruction and teaching style are truly top-notc...

h. They are incredibly encouraging, patient, and make everything feel comfortable and fun—no matter your starting level. They break things down in a way that actually makes sense, which helped us build confidence quickly. We loved it so much that we’ve already booked three more private lessons! The one-on-one time made a huge difference, and we now feel so much more confident jumping into group lessons. What started as something my husband planned for me has turned into something we both genuinely love. After 11 years of marriage, it’s been such a fun and meaningful experience to share together. Whether you’re newly engaged, preparing for your wedding, or just looking to reconnect and try something new as a couple, Sarah and Chris will absolutely take care of you. Highly recommend!

Jaycee G

1/19/2026

My husband and I have very different learning styles and Sarah and Chris were great and extremely patient working with both of us. They choreographed a 1:50 minute routine for us t...

o The Wonder of You by the Villagers so they're not just country music people! HIGHLY recommend them!

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Miranda G

1/06/2026

Very personable, reasonably priced and just good people who know how to dance!!!!

Emma W

11/17/2025

We took wedding dance lessons with Sarah and Chris, the owners of Red Dirt Dancing, and had an amazing experience. They are incredibly patient, welcoming, and talented instructors ...

who make every session fun and stress-free. Whether you’re polishing your dance moves or learning from the beginning, they explain everything clearly and help you feel confident on the floor. Sarah and Chris break down each step in a way that’s easy to follow. They both bring such great energy that keeps the lessons upbeat! As owners, they truly care about their students, and it shows in every class. We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them as well. Thanks to them, we felt very prepared and excited for our first dance. If you’re looking for wedding dance lessons or want to improve your skills, Sarah and Chris are the perfect choice. Highly recommend!

Victoria C

11/10/2025

Chris and Sara helped my husband and me go from beginners/intermediate to looking like pros for our first dance! Their laid-back teaching style created such a comfortable environme...

nt to learn in, and their choreography struck the perfect balance between doable and impressive. We’ll definitely be continuing lessons with them!

Tyler Z

4/19/2025

Sarah and Chris are the sweetest people and are so calm and understanding when trying to teach you. We worked with them to choreograph our wedding dance and they got us from not ev...

en being able to two step to a full choreographed dance with lifts, dips, and spins that we felt confident enough to do in front of 150 people in just a few months. They have so many different options for how and where you can learn. They are also willing to work with your schedule whenever they can. Truly a wonderful experience working with them!

Chelsea S

12/20/2024

We met Sarah & Chris from RDD on a 2step tour when my fiancé Ben & I started dating so we felt it was perfect to have them do our 1st dance! We used the online lesson option and an...

ticipate 5-6 total lessons. Ben & I are at different levels dancing but RDD does a great job balancing our needs so Ben doesn’t feel behind & I don’t feel bored. They are so great at articulating the steps, counting beats, and moves! They’re also well knowledged in dance & weddings so they can help us figure out our vision, which is so nice in already overwhelming process. They also charge per lesson (NOT a one-size-fits-all model) so how much you spend is really up to how quick you learn and how much support you’re looking for which we appreciated being worked with as individuals. We highly recommend them!!

Anastasiia K

11/18/2024

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Sarah and Chris for our first wedding dance, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very first lesson, they made us f...

eel comfortable and confident. Their patience, professionalism, and warmth made every session enjoyable. We received so many compliments on our dance and we owe it all to them! It was truly a joy to learn from such talented and kind instructors. Highly recommend to any couple looking to make their wedding dance unforgettable!

Alyx V

10/25/2024

Chris and Sarah are so much fun and excellent instructors! My fiance and I were not dancers at all, and they choreographed, a dance for our first dance at our wedding! We had been ...

going to the free lessons on Wednesday nights at thirsty horse for a few weeks and took 2 private lessons. The private lessons helped leaps and bounds to focus on our first dance song! Everyone loved it and they tailored it to fit our style (lack of flexibility, haha). They helped us add some fun moves to our wedding and even practice some poses for the photographer! We will definitely continue practicing with them! I would recommend this to anyone! Such a fun date night or just night out with friends!

Sandra T

10/02/2024

Chris and Sarah are the owners of RED DIRT DANCING and we hired them twice for weddings in April 3024 and September 2024. Not are they fantastic dancers, but they're the kind of p...

eople that you want in your inner circle. They provided a fun experience teaching guests from Ecuador and Europe how to line dance. Some of the guests didn't speak English, but that was no problem, because the wedding guests followed all the moves with the choreography they demonstrated. Everyone had a great time; it was an evening full of smiles and tons of laughs. Chris and Sarah are easy to work with, flexible in the schedule and very accommodating in what we would like for our wedding guests to experience. I would definitely hire them again for any event!! I absolutely adore them. Sandi

Isabella G

8/30/2024

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with our Red Dirt Dancing! They were absolutely amazing from start to finish. We had a mashup of six songs for our first dance, and t...

hey created something truly special for us. My husband isn't a dancer at all, but they broke everything down so clearly that he gained a ton of confidence and actually enjoyed the process! Their communication was excellent throughout, and they made sure that every detail was just right. Thanks to them, our first dance became an unforgettable moment that we will cherish forever. Highly recommend for anyone looking to make their wedding dance a standout experience!

AJ A

6/14/2024

Do yourself a favor and work with this dynamic duo! I’m so thrilled to learn so much from them in just one lesson. They are fantastic teachers, lovely people and full of dance wisd...

om…plus, they are super fun!

Linda M

4/18/2024

Dear Chris and Sarah, I was at yalls class at Thirsty Horse dance hall last night, and I just want to give yall the biggest thank you, from the bottom of my heart for teaching the...

class there, as well as all yall do to help newbies in the western dance community like myself! Thank you, both so much! One of my favorite things was the "cues" yall gave (especially to the leads) about maintaining contact with their forearm on the follows back to cue the follow that a duck under was about to happen (I might have gotten the terms wrong!) But it's the only time my brain was able to make a connection with the movement because there was a leader's physical touch to actually respond to 🤯 yall are brilliant! Thank you both again so so much for doing what yall do, keep up the excellent work!

emily G

4/12/2024

Absolutely thrilled with Red Dirt Dancing! From the very first lesson, they made us feel completely at ease, breaking down each step with patience and a contagious enthusiasm that ...

made every session a joy. Their expertise and passion for dance truly shone through, helping us not only learn our steps but also enjoy every moment of the process. By the wedding day, we felt confident and excited to showcase our dance, which turned out to be a beautiful highlight of the evening. We can't thank them enough for making our special day even more memorable. Highly recommend to any couple looking for the perfect addition to their celebration!

Deanna B

10/13/2023

We took lessons with Sarah and Chris for about two months before our wedding. They are incredible!! They helped us create a shared vision for our dance, taught us tons of great mov...

es, and made the entire process fun and stress free! They were super encouraging and helped us find a balance between our dream dance and reality of our skill 😂 We feel we are much stronger dancers after spending time with them! We had a unique wedding requiring a dance in the snow, and dance on a dance floor. They helped us build variations of each that turned out beautiful! We will most certainly continue occasional lessons with them - they’re the coolest couple you will meet!!

Jacqueline S

10/13/2023

Sarah and Chris are the most genuine and kind people you’ll ever meet. We started dance lessons with them (with zero experience in any kind of conventional 2 person couple dancing)...

, and they immediately made us feel comfortable. They are non-judge mental, but constantly encouraging (tons of high fives!) you to try new things. They allowed us to bring moves we wanted to do for our wedding, discussed what would work best with my wedding gown and even what would look best in photos (and which direction to face /how to get the photo we wanted). This experience was 100% customized to OUR wants and needs as a couple. Plus, found this to be an amazing date night experience (which is a relief when wedding planning). We have continued dancing with them months after the wedding, due to how fun, exciting and kind the experience is. You will constantly feel encouraged, laugh a ton, and spend quality time with your partner here. Plus, our wedding dance was a HIT, giving us some of the most memorable and beautiful photos of the wedding. Thank you to both of you for this unforgettable experience!

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244 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX

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(713) 818-5362

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