Where is the ABDC located?

In 2022, The ABDC will be held at The Austin Bellydance Studio

Where can I stay?

In 2022, You will need to locate your own travel and hotel plans.

Is there some place to eat nearby or on the premises?

Yes. There is a Dairy Queen and other locations with in walking distance from dance studio

Can I bring my own snacks and water?

Yes. You may bring your own snacks and water.

Where can I park?

There is plenty of FREE parking on the street. There is NO Parking lot for the dance studio.

How far is the airport from the dance studio?

They are less than 11 miles apart.

 

Workshops

What should I bring to a workshop?

Staying hydrated and fueled is important to keep your energy up throughout the day, so make sure you drink lots of water and eat. For all workshops, bringing a pen and paper is always good for note taking. Some workshops also request specific items, such as props, skirts, and zils. So please check the workshop description for details.

What should I wear to the workshops?

For workshops, you should wear clothing that allows you to move. Some participants go simple and wear comfy workout clothes; others pull out the stops. It is up to you! For the evening Gala shows, nice clothes are always appreciated. Perhaps wear something that you bought at the ABDC?

What skill level do I need to be in order to attend the ABDC?"

The ABDC has workshops for all skills and for many styles. In fact, most workshops are geared towards all skill levels.

Are there private lessons available with the ABDC instructors?

Not for 2022.

Can I videotape the workshop?

Each instructor has his/her policy. Always ask the instructor before taking pictures or videotaping.

What happens if the workshop I want is sold out on-line?

The tickets are first come first served. There is no wait list for 2022 workshops.

If I cannot make it to the ABDC, can I transfer my workshops to a friend?

Not in 2022.

Can I transfer part of my package to a friend?

Not in 2022.

What is the ABDC refund and cancellation policy?

There are no refunds or cancellations processes in place for 2022. Please reach out to admin@theabdc for questions.

 

Shows

What should I wear to the shows?

Semi-formal or “Evening out with the Ladies” clothes are always appreciated. Do you really need a reason to dress up? Just have fun with it! And we encourage you to wear items that you bought at the ABDC.

Once I have purchased show tickets, where can I pick them up?

The ABDC front desk will have your wristbands available at the front of the dance studio. We encourage you to bring a printed receipt along to the event.

How can I dance in the Friday or Saturday evening Gala?

For 2022, there are no auditions for the evening events/performances due to limited spacing in the studio.

How can I dance in the ABDC Showcase?

For 2022, there are no showcase performances during the day.

Why do I have to register for at least 4 hours of workshops in order to perform?

No. There are no performances to register for.

Can I dance more than once?

No. There are no performances to register for.

What happens if I am signed up for a workshop during the ABDC Showcase times, but I want to perform?

No. There are no performances to register for.

Is there a dressing room?

No. There are no performances to register for.

How big is the ABDC stage and how can I enter?

There are no performances to register for.

Are there any practice rooms available?

No. There are no performances.

Can I take any pictures or videotape of the shows?

There is no unauthorized videography or photography allowed during any show. People videotaping or taking photography without permission will be asked to leave and admission will not be refunded.

Can I purchase pictures or videotapes of the shows?

Not in 2022.

Is there an after-party at the ABDC?

Not in 2022.

 

Shopping

Will there be shopping at the ABDC?

The ABDC 2022 will have a limited number of vendors due to spacing.

What kind of items will be for sale?

Please see our vendor page.

Is shopping free to the public, and if so, during what times?

Yes. Please go to our schedule page.

Do vendors take credit cards?

Some vendors take credit cards and others do not. It is always a great idea to bring cash.

Does the ABDC take credit cards or only cash/checks?

Yes. The ABDC will take credit cards on site.

Is there an ATM in the dance studio?

No, there is no atm machine.

How can I vend at the ABDC?

In 2022, there are no applications being accept