When a production needs Texas to feel authentic, Beth Coffey is the first call.
Beth Coffey is an eighth-generation Texan, Austin-based television personality, country dance choreographer, Western movement coach and authentic Texas cultural consultant. Through Dancin Austin, Beth helps television, film, commercial and branded-content productions capture the movement, personality and cultural details that make Texas feel real.
Read MoreTexas two-stepping is more than just a dance—it’s a Texas tradition that continues to bring generations together on the dance floor. From historic dance halls to modern competitions, the rhythm of the two-step remains one of the most iconic parts of the state’s cultural identity.
Read MoreThe Texas Two-Step is best understood not as a fixed choreography but as a traveling social partner dance organized around a steady rhythm—commonly described as quick-quick, slow-slow—and designed to move continuously around a shared floor (TSHA, n.d.). That emphasis on navigation and flow distinguishes it from stationary or performance-oriented forms. It is still widely taught and practiced in Texas dance halls and community venues, making it a living tradition rather than a revived one
Read MoreI grew up a Texas girl, the kind that learns early how to move to music whether there’s room for it or not. Some of my first memories are standing on my daddy’s boots in San Angelo, trying to keep time while he guided me across a floor that felt bigger than the world. That’s where it starts for a lot of us, not in a studio, not in a lesson, but in a moment that sticks.
Read MoreFor Beth Coffey, dancing isn’t just how she met her husband. It’s a way to keep her family’s Czech culture and traditions alive.
The owner of Dancin’ Austin is an eighth-generation Texan who grew up in San Angelo and spent time in Marfa, where her family owns a ranch. Her mother’s side of the family is Czech, and she says anything and everything requires celebrations, with dancing playing a key role at family gatherings. But 20 years ago, dancing took on greater meaning for her when she survived a near-fatal car accident in West Texas and moved to Austin to heal from the trauma.
Read MoreBeth Coffey, founder of Dancin’ Austin, has a mission to get people moving, laughing, and connecting. Her free two-step lessons light up The White Horse several nights a week, and for Beth, it’s about so much more than dance steps.“With so many new faces in Austin and longtime locals ready to reemerge after COVID, music is the perfect way to come together,” Beth insists.
Read MoreRead MoreWhen Joe first saw Beth on the dance floor at the Little Longhorn, he was mesmerized by her hips swaying and twirling to the music. "I'd never seen a woman built like that move like that," he thought to himself. She knew the words to every song and made heads turn with her confidence. Beth had a twinkle in her eye and an infectious smile that lit up the room. Her energy and enthusiasm were part of her undeniable charm.
