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626 STVALMR 626 7882567 The Schuhplattler und Trachtenverein Almrausch is a nonprofit 501c3 nonpolitical cultural organization from Dallas TX supporting cultural diversity and ethnic understanding through the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Bavarian and Tirolean folk dancing music customs costumes and culture. We celebrate and exhibit this ethnic heritage through public performances demonstrations and education. The STV Almrausch was founded in 1996 and reorganized in 2000 and we have performed at festivals parties and celebrations throughout the United States and Europe. From mountaintop Gasthofs in Austria to restaurants in England and festivals in Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Virginia members of the STV Almrausch have been entertaining audiences for over 30 years.