Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein Almrausch

The Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein Almrausch is a non-political, non-profit cultural preservation society, based in Dallas Texas and supporting cultural diversity and ethnic understanding through the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Bavarian costumes, dances, and customs.  Wearing traditional costumes, STV Almrausch demonstrates the authentic dances and music from Bavaria.  Audiences watch as we execute hearty Schuhplattlers (shoe-slapping dances), intricate Ländlers (figure dances), and a variety of specialty dances.  We even play familiar German and Austrian songs on the Kühglocken or cow bells!