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.