Welcome to Basin Arts!

A Container for Creativity in Lafayette, La

Take a class with us this summer! We have in-person and virtual options.

About our Space

Who we are

Basin Arts is a place where dance artists, visual artists, theater artists, musicians, writers, composers, and more can come together to share, collaborate and learn all under one roof.

Express yourself

Basin Arts offers dance classes for the hobbyist and the professional alike. We provide many learning opportunities for artistic expression across generations all aimed at enhancing the artistic identity of our community.

Meet the Artists

There are several visual artists-in-residence who have studios at Basin Arts. Their daily practice is a visible reminder of the creative process in action. Get to know these artists and their work.

Choose your style

Upcoming Events

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Fall Dance Class Schedule 2019!

Check out the NEW FALL DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE at Basin Arts! We offer a wide variety of weekly dance classes...

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Basin Arts presents T.E.A.M.

The Emerging Artist Mentorship Program aka T.E.A.M. In June 2019, Basin Arts will present the T.E.A.M. exhibition featuring a select...

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Mindfulness & Movement at Myrtle Place Elementary

Elementary Embodiment The idea of bringing Mindfulness into classrooms has been gaining recent popularity across the country and in Lafayette,...

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SCRATCH the SURFACE, the first BA Benefit!

Basin Arts is thrilled to announce that we are now an official NONPROFIT 501c3 ORGANIZATION making all donations tax-deductible. Clare Cook, founder...

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SURFACE by Basin Dance Collective, Nov. 28-30th

Basin Dance Collective presents SURFACE Acadiana Center for the Arts, James Devin Moncus Theater November 28th – 30th, 7:30pm SURFACE...

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FitWeek Cardio Dance!

The 5th annual FITWEEK is September 22-29, 2018 and Basin Arts is joining in the fun! Basin Arts is hosting a...

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Basin Arts Youth Classes

Announcing youth classes at Basin Arts! Does your little one like to move? Are they always creating and drawing on things?...

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AMBUSH!! Reve Coffee and The GreenRoom

AMBUSH!! Reve Coffee and The Green Room Basin Arts AMBUSH! We’ve been flowing out into the streets of Downtown Lafayette...

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Fall Visual Arts Classes

Check out all the awesome art classes available this fall! Acrylic Portrait Painting Class Monday’s 6:00-8:00pm with Jaik Faulk 4...

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Fall Dance Class Schedule!

Goodbye Summer… Hello Autumn! Check out the new fall dance class schedule at Basin Arts! We offer a wide variety...

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AMBUSH!! General Mouton Statue

AMBUSH!! General Mouton Statue Basin Arts AMBUSH! We’ve been flowing out into the streets of Downtown Lafayette all summer long...

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Basin Arts Book Nook

Over the last several months we began receiving donations of art books across both visual and performing arts sectors. These...

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Summer Class Schedule!

Summer is a great time to jump into dance classes at Basin Arts! We offer a wide variety of weekly...

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Acadiana Dance Month Recap!

Acadiana Dance Month Recap! AAANNNDDDD THAT’S A WRAP! The first ever Acadiana Dance Month was a huge success! March, 2018...

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“Acadiana Dance Month: Share a Dance Memory”

“Acadiana Dance Month: Share a Dance Memory” Acadiana Dance Month has well been under-way, and as we bask in the...

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The History of PARADE!!

Basin Dance Collective and Acadiana Symphony Orchestra present PARADE (pronounced PUH-ROD… it’s French!) An original dance theater work, at the Heymann...

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A Plea for Intimacy Through Cajun and Zydeco Dancing

Enjoy this guest blog post from Caroline Helm. Caroline will be leading a Zydeco Dancing Crash Course at Basin Arts...

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Introducing Basin Dance Collective

From Basin Arts Director, Clare Cook… Times are changing! Clare Cook Dance Theater is taking a bow to make way...

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NACHMO Dancers Everywhere!

Our #nachmolafayette superhero interviewed this week was Sarah Kate Roblow, a sophomore in dance at the University of Louisiana at...

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Meet More NACHMO Dancers!

Paige Barnett here again, in my pursuit of finding individuals who would be super into something like NACHMO, I decided...

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Meet the NACHMO Dancers!

(My name is Paige Barnett, I’m a Basin Arts Collective company dancer, and today’s message is brought to you by...

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Visual Arts Classes

Beginner Drawing Class with Dirk Guidry Monday’s 6:00-8:00pm 4-week Session: January 8th – 29th, 2018 $100 SIGN UP HERE Join...

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NACHMO Lafayette

TO ALL DANCERS, SHAKERS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, AND MOVEMENT ENTHUSIASTS IN OUR GREATER ACADIANA AREA: Basin Arts is reaching out to you...

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Holiday Dance Deal and More!!

IT’S TIME FOR A DANCE DEAL! Treat yourself to a super sweet special, Five Classes for $50! or Purchase the Holiday...

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Announcing T.E.A.M

Basin Arts is pleased to announce a new addition to our yearly programming, The Emerging Artist Mentorship Program aka T.E.A.M....

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Improv Inspiration

Over the weekend, Basin Arts played host to an exciting September Artwalk… Sideways Hot Tub: Super Motivation Galore Saturday September...

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Fall Dance Classes are here!

The fall dance season is quickly approaching so we are excited to announce our new class schedule! We are also...

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Meet Gina Hanchey

Meet Choreographer, Gina Hanchey. Gina’s dance is inspired by the choreography of a restaurant…from kitchen to dining room. From kitchen prep to...

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Meet Paige Krause

Meet Choreographer, Paige Krause. Paige’s dance looks at how the five senses inspire both food and movement. Choreographer, Paige Krause...

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Meet Clare Cook

Meet Choreographer, Clare Cook Clare will premiere her latest dance theater piece, Ripe Figs Won’t Keep, at STIR. Clare Cook...

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Meet Sharon Leahy

Meet Choreographer, Sharon Leahy Sharon has created an original dance film for STIR titled Ground Fine. Ground Fine is all...

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Meet Frances Barker

Meet Choreographer, Frances Barker. Frances is developing a new work for STIR all about dining alone. Frances says… “Growing up...

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STIR Tickets On Sale!

Basin Arts and Runaway Dish present STIR TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Basin Arts and Runaway Dish are teaming up for a unique dance...

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STIR Opening Night Celebration!

Basin Arts and Runaway Dish present STIR: the OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION Thursday, August 3, 7:30pm Tickets: $125/person GET TICKETS Basin...

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Teacher Feature: Alex McBride

Get to know a bit more about Teaching Artist, Alex McBride How long have you been dancing? This question is...

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Bravery In Making

by Jacob Broussard, Resident Artist and Gallery Coordinator at Basin Arts I recently decided to participate in an experiment idea...

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STIR Summer Supper #1 at Basin Arts

Last week, Basin Arts and Runaway Dish came together for the first of five STIR Summer Suppers to showcase creative...

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Fitness Focused Classes at Basin Arts

If you’re looking for a fun and creative way to stay in shape but a full on modern dance class is...

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Emma Young teaches Tap Basics

Never tapped but always wanted to? Tapped in the past and wanna brush up and learn more? Join Emma Young...

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Welcome Guest Teacher Alex McBride

Basin Arts is excited to have Guest Teacher, Alex McBride, on the summer class schedule! Alex is originally from Lafayette...

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Basin Arts and Runaway Dish present STIR

What if you could dance a recipe? What if you could taste a dance? Does what or how we eat...

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CoLAB Nite: a playground for creativity

Collaboration can often be daunting – dealing with multiple moving parts, personalities, different disciplines. Often times, creative makers are conditioned...

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Jacob Broussard: In the Studio

Jacob Broussard received his BFA in Painting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2014 and attended Virginia Commonwealth...

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Dirk Guidry: In the Studio

Dirk Guidry was raised in the small bayou town of Galliano, Louisiana and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette...

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wake / awaken : Paintings by Dee Dee Lantzy

Basin Arts is proud to present Wake / Awaken : Paintings by Dee Dee Lantzy February 11th / 2nd Saturday...

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Film Screening & Talkback

ART:21 MEXICO CITY FILM SCREENING & TALKBACK Wednesday, Feb. 1st • 6:30pm – 7:30pm Following the screening, there will be...

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Brittney Pelloquin: In the Studio

Brittney Pelloquin is an accomplished world body painter and fine artist. She was a tv contestant on Skin Wars Season 3...

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Sisyphus, Sisyphus, Wherefore Art Thou?

by Chas Womelsdorf A funny thing happened on my way to being. When we hear the word “performance” in an...

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Returning to the Lab

I often think of the creative expedition in art practices. Sure, the expedition can be deluged in exotic adventurism or...

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Free Class Week at Basin Arts

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If You Build It…

Sitting in front of a blank page, an empty canvas, a silent rehearsal studio — these first moments are genuinely...

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Welcome to Basin Arts!

A Container for Creativity in Lafayette, La

Take a class with us this summer! We have in-person and virtual options.

About our Space

Who we are

Basin Arts is a place where dance artists, visual artists, theater artists, musicians, writers, composers, and more can come together to share, collaborate and learn all under one roof.

Art and Dance Classes

Express yourself

Basin Arts offers dance classes for the hobbyist and the professional alike. We provide many learning opportunities for artistic expression across generations all aimed at enhancing the artistic identity of our community.

Resident Artists

Meet the Artists

There are several visual artists-in-residence who have studios at Basin Arts. Their daily practice is a visible reminder of the creative process in action. Get to know these artists and their work.

Our Classes

Choose your style

Upcoming Events

Join Us

Latest News

Story by details

Instagram Shots

Follow us @basinarts