Austin Blues Party is a labor of love, put on by our local organizers, and only made possible by our amazing instructors, DJs, volunteers, and community both local and national.

The ABD Board and ABP Coordinators at ABP 12

The Board of
Austin Blues DAnce

The BAA  is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting Blues Dancing through dances, workshops, and classes in the Austin area. We were founded in 2007 to manage Austin Blues Party and we're still kickin' it today! Our current organization consists of:

• President - Nick Dewitt
• Vice President - Rhonda Karcher
• Treasurer - Jory Bower
• Staff Coordinator & Webdesign - Olivia Hilmer
• At-Large - Christian Jolivet
• At-Large - Grace Jones-Taylor
• Musician Coordinator & Webdesign - Jeramy 'Remy' Garner

Staff and Partners

• ​Graphic Design - Kendra Dimino
• Photography - Ben Hejkal
• Housing Coordinator - Kera Nelson​
• VIP Coordinator - Zandra Gilmore and Amie Campbell
• 2nd Sound Engineer - Bob Lloyd
• The Cat in the Logo - Albert