Saving Texas dance halls, one two-step at a time.
Since 2007, Texas Dance Hall Preservation, Inc. has worked statewide to protect the historic dance halls that anchor Texas communities. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, TDHP supports these cultural landmarks through preservation grants, technical assistance, education, & community outreach—ensuring the music, traditions, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections they foster continue well into the future.
Texas dance halls are about family, history, romance, and a way of life.
Dance halls are where generations of Texans have played and listened to some of the best music made in America. At a dance hall, you can fall in love, and then teach your children and grandchildren to dance … catch up with friends and neighbors, welcome newcomers, and create the social ties that bind our towns and our state together. Come on out and see for yourself what makes a historic dance hall one of the most Texas things there is.
Preservation Fund Grant Program
When a roof leaks or dance floor buckles, the music stops. Our 1:1 matching Preservation Fund grants help historic Texas dance halls tackle critical repairs & secure the expertise needed to protect their buildings for the future. Learn more about the grant program »
Read the latest from TDHP!
Explore our latest newsletter and past issues to see the real-time impact, projects, and stories driving the preservation of Texas’ historic dance halls.
TDHP March Newsletter.
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Hardwood. Heritage. Heart.
Your generosity is the reason the music hasn’t stopped. We provide the expert consulting and financial support that turns a crumbling hall back into a community treasure.
Help us back the owners who keep our heritage alive. Join TDHP and make a donation today to help us protect the greatest dance floors on Earth.