Well dear Abdelio, that would deseve a whole new thread. However, I can pretty much rank the exchanges I've been to. Thus, ALX was the best I went to followed very close by WCLX2. Eventhough I haven't been, I heard the San Fran and DC Exchanges are pretty cool.
There you have it...
Serg
Houston+Austin=weeklong exchange?
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Swifty sent me a private message earlier today, his comment was that he knew nothing about our venues. Since, the website did not really showcase our venues, I thought I would address that in this thread.
Venues:
The Texas Women’s Federation Mansion(Friday and Saturday night)
A Georgian Revival mansion, it has served for more than 50 years as the state headquarters for the Texas Federation of Womens Clubs. It is a Texas Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each Thursday, the Austin Swing Syndicate holds its weekly swing dance at this venue, drawing over 250 dancers on good weeks. It features a 4,048 ft main ballroom and two smaller ones.
The “Fed” as it is called, has proven itself to be one of the most respected venues in the national dance community.
Footworks Dance Center (Friday and Saturday Afterhours)
Footworks Dance Center has over 6000 square feet of cushioned bamboo dance floors. In addition to substantial room for lounging. Footworks made its ALX debut in 2002 and it returns by popular demand.
LBJ Presidential Library (Sunday Afternoon)
Serving as a both a muesuem and major research center. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential library is graced with a large marble gallery that has been a highlight of the first three Austin Lindy Exchanges.
Saengerrunde Hall (Sunday Night)
Saengerrunde Hall is making its second ALX appearance in 2003. It features a large wood dance floor, bowling, and recreational space.
American Legion Hall (Sunday Afterhours)
Built in 1858 as the Johnson Home, the American Legion Hall is a historical landmark in Austin and home to post 76. It was used for the UnExchange and the Dot Com Lindy Bomb and it has ample room for dancing as well as socializing.
Ruta Maya (Friday Afternoon)
Making its ALX debut is Ruta Maya. This large coffee and express bar normally features live music and has a decent size dance floor.
Venues:
The Texas Women’s Federation Mansion(Friday and Saturday night)
A Georgian Revival mansion, it has served for more than 50 years as the state headquarters for the Texas Federation of Womens Clubs. It is a Texas Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each Thursday, the Austin Swing Syndicate holds its weekly swing dance at this venue, drawing over 250 dancers on good weeks. It features a 4,048 ft main ballroom and two smaller ones.
The “Fed” as it is called, has proven itself to be one of the most respected venues in the national dance community.
Footworks Dance Center (Friday and Saturday Afterhours)
Footworks Dance Center has over 6000 square feet of cushioned bamboo dance floors. In addition to substantial room for lounging. Footworks made its ALX debut in 2002 and it returns by popular demand.
LBJ Presidential Library (Sunday Afternoon)
Serving as a both a muesuem and major research center. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential library is graced with a large marble gallery that has been a highlight of the first three Austin Lindy Exchanges.
Saengerrunde Hall (Sunday Night)
Saengerrunde Hall is making its second ALX appearance in 2003. It features a large wood dance floor, bowling, and recreational space.
American Legion Hall (Sunday Afterhours)
Built in 1858 as the Johnson Home, the American Legion Hall is a historical landmark in Austin and home to post 76. It was used for the UnExchange and the Dot Com Lindy Bomb and it has ample room for dancing as well as socializing.
Ruta Maya (Friday Afternoon)
Making its ALX debut is Ruta Maya. This large coffee and express bar normally features live music and has a decent size dance floor.
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Actually I saw that a few more Florida people had signed up for ALX, I was wondering if you were one of them, since you have been posting a bit the past few days.gatorgal wrote:Not that anyone cares or knows me, but I'll be in Austin, can't make both. Looking forward to meeting new folks and hearing new music.
Tina
If you were at the Frankie Cruise Going Away dance, we may have met there.
Nathan
Yep, I was at the Frankie Cruise dance... as a matter of fact, I DJ in the alternate room. Maybe we did meet...Nate Dogg wrote: Actually I saw that a few more Florida people had signed up for ALX, I was wondering if you were one of them, since you have been posting a bit the past few days.
If you were at the Frankie Cruise Going Away dance, we may have met there.
Nathan
Anyway, I will be in Austin, so I hope to see you there!
Tina
"I'm here to kick a little DJ a$$!"
~ Foreman on That 70s Show
~ Foreman on That 70s Show
I am forwarding a note from Josh Ellinger, the Austin Lindy Exchange Registration Coordinator - Nathan
"If you plan on attending, it is a good idea to register for the exchange soon.
We are getting FULL and are about to get that last minute push in the next week so people can get their plane tickets three weeks in advance.
The exchange is October 17, 18, and 19th. We are going to have a ton
of people from both Texas and the rest of the country. It are three nights and two days of dancing. We have assembled special bands to play for us, including a big band that you can hear this Thursday night at the Fed. There are late night dances that run until the wee hours of the morning. We also have optional river tubing and Mr. Sinus Comedy troupe trips planned.
If you don't register, there are a couple of free daytime events but you will probably miss out on the best dances. Each year, I meet a couple of people who put off registering until it is too late because they don't realize how much fun it is. Don't let this be you
There is going to be a lot of great dancing and more fun than you can shake a hedgehog at.
In terms of who is coming, we've got good attendance from all over the country. Denver, in particular, is coming in force but there is decent representation from almost every major scene in the country. And a couple of crazy Canadians as well.
So help us show the country why we are considered one of friendliest Lindy
scenes, meet and make great friends from far away, and dance until you
can't dance no mo'.
http://www.austinlindyexchange.com
Josh E.
the Hedgehog"
"If you plan on attending, it is a good idea to register for the exchange soon.
We are getting FULL and are about to get that last minute push in the next week so people can get their plane tickets three weeks in advance.
The exchange is October 17, 18, and 19th. We are going to have a ton
of people from both Texas and the rest of the country. It are three nights and two days of dancing. We have assembled special bands to play for us, including a big band that you can hear this Thursday night at the Fed. There are late night dances that run until the wee hours of the morning. We also have optional river tubing and Mr. Sinus Comedy troupe trips planned.
If you don't register, there are a couple of free daytime events but you will probably miss out on the best dances. Each year, I meet a couple of people who put off registering until it is too late because they don't realize how much fun it is. Don't let this be you
There is going to be a lot of great dancing and more fun than you can shake a hedgehog at.In terms of who is coming, we've got good attendance from all over the country. Denver, in particular, is coming in force but there is decent representation from almost every major scene in the country. And a couple of crazy Canadians as well.
So help us show the country why we are considered one of friendliest Lindy
scenes, meet and make great friends from far away, and dance until you
can't dance no mo'.
http://www.austinlindyexchange.com
Josh E.
the Hedgehog"
Some ALX announcements,
1. Housing Assignments are due out no later than October 10th.
2. The custom build Austin Exchange Big Band played a gig at the Fed this past Thursday. All the reviews have been glowing. Music is looking strong, expect a DJ list within the next 7-10 days.
3. Mr. Sinus has been moved to Sunday at 1PM and it will be free to registrants, doors open at noon. The film will be Footloose. Lindy in the Park will follow nearby. For more information on Mr. Sinus, visit www.mrsinus.com
4. Casino Night is on for the Saturday primetime dance, Saturday afterhours will be a toga dance.
5. The ALX Airport shuttle has been upgraded from a van to a limo. Look for a white limo with longhorns on the hood. ALX will treat you with style.
1. Housing Assignments are due out no later than October 10th.
2. The custom build Austin Exchange Big Band played a gig at the Fed this past Thursday. All the reviews have been glowing. Music is looking strong, expect a DJ list within the next 7-10 days.
3. Mr. Sinus has been moved to Sunday at 1PM and it will be free to registrants, doors open at noon. The film will be Footloose. Lindy in the Park will follow nearby. For more information on Mr. Sinus, visit www.mrsinus.com
4. Casino Night is on for the Saturday primetime dance, Saturday afterhours will be a toga dance.
5. The ALX Airport shuttle has been upgraded from a van to a limo. Look for a white limo with longhorns on the hood. ALX will treat you with style.