Practical Resources, Knowledge, and Strategies for
Texas Dance Hall operators, boards and volunteers.
About The Dance Hall Toolkit Series
Operating, maintaining, and protecting a historic dance hall requires wearing many hats. Presented by Texas Dance Hall Preservation, the Dance Hall Toolkit Series provides hall owners, non-profit boards, operators, and volunteers with practical, direct guidance from trusted professionals. Each virtual session tackles real-world challenges facing our halls—from structural preservation and floor care to insurance, music licensing, rural marketing, and daily operations. These sessions are designed to deliver actionable answers and connect hall leaders across the state so our historic gathering spaces can continue to thrive.
Inaugural Session:
Under Your Boots:
Preserving Historic Dance Floors
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM CT
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free (Registration required)
About the Session
The wood dance floor is the heart of every Texas dance hall. Caring for original longleaf pine and hardwood requires special consideration—standard modern products, aggressive drum sanding, and hidden moisture issues can permanently damage irreplaceable antique wood.
Join Texas Dance Hall Preservation for an informal, informative virtual conversation tailored for hall operators, volunteers, board members, and caretakers. Our guest experts will discuss the fundamentals of caring for historic floors, followed by an open Q&A where you can ask specific questions about your hall’s needs.
Panelists
Moderator: Paul Struck
Board President
Twin Sisters Dance Hall
(501c3 non-profit)
Blanco, TX
Jhonny Langer
Source – Preservation, Conservation, Restoration
Historic preservation consultant specializing in period materials, conservation strategy, and historically accurate wood treatments.
Guy Wood Chipman, III, Assoc. AIA
Guy Chipman Construction, L.P.
Architectural restoration and construction specialist for historic structures across Central and South Texas.