{"id":1376,"date":"2014-10-13T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2014-10-13T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.utexas.edu\/countrymusic\/?p=1376"},"modified":"2014-10-13T08:00:16","modified_gmt":"2014-10-13T13:00:16","slug":"two-step-your-way-to-swiss-alp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/countrymusic\/2014\/10\/13\/two-step-your-way-to-swiss-alp\/","title":{"rendered":"Two-Step Your Way To Swiss Alp!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you ever find yourself lost in Fayette County, Texas, on a Wednesday night during the summer or any weekend throughout the year, and you’re not afraid of a little sweat, there is one place you don’t want to miss out on! Located in between the back roads of two small Texas towns, La Grange and Schulenburg, lies an even smaller community known as\u00a0Swiss Alp. This little community that is so easily missed holds the best little dancehall in Texas, Swiss Alp Dance Hall.<\/p>\n

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Swiss Alp Dance Hall<\/p><\/div>\n

Swiss Alp Dance Hall was built in the early 1900s and has been the place\u00a0to go for young adults that live\u00a0in surrounding towns since then. However, the dance hall is not limited to just young adults. During a show, you will find people of all ages two-steppin’ the night away. Swiss Alp Dance Hall mostly hosts Texas country artists, such as Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager and Aaron Watson, as well as more local artists such as the Emotions.<\/p>\n

No matter who is playing, you can expect a good time with great people and a little sweat. This cute little tin-roof dancehall has no air conditioning, only\u00a0large windows that are opened for shows and big portable fans, so it can get a little toasty on a crowded night.<\/p>\n

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Inside Swiss Alp Dance Hall<\/p><\/div>\n

Swiss Alp Dance Hall holds a lot of priceless\u00a0memories of mine, and when I say this, I confidently know\u00a0that I am not alone. The hall is not just any old dance hall to\u00a0the people who live nearby, but a place that their parents and grandparents grew up two stepping in\u00a0as well. I have a couple of friends whose parents actually met at a dance in Swiss Alp! The place is magical, there’s just not a better way to describe it. The rich history along with the good country\u00a0music\u00a0creates an atmosphere that cannot be duplicated.<\/p>\n

The official website for Swiss Alp Dance Hall is\u00a0http:\/\/www.swissalptexas.com\/home.html<\/a>. Although I am not a fan of their website because I do not feel it captures the true country vibe you get from Swiss Alp, it is the most reliable place to find a schedule for upcoming shows. You can also learn a little more about the venue from it.<\/p>\n

To get a better feel for Swiss Alp, here is a good link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/199661610075091\/photos-in<\/a>. This link will take you to a Facebook page of photos taken and uploaded by Facebook users who were at Swiss Alp Dance Hall.<\/p>\n

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Swiss Alp Dance Hall On a Summer Night<\/p><\/div>\n

I would love to hear about your experience at Swiss Alp Dance Hall or just what you think about it! Comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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