Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet b-boys and b-girls attending the University of Minnesota breaking club and dancers from all around the mid-west at an event called Kings of the Midwest. This regional battle was held at the Student Center's ballroom. Simply put, there's an equal number of positives and negatives.
Positives:
-Florescent blue lighting.
-High two-foot ceilings.
-A spacious and danceable floor.
-A room that can fit several hundred people.
-Decent acoustics.
Negatives:
-The space is a bit dated.
-Old and nasty drinking fountains.
-Despite an adjustable knob, the settings for lighting are a pain.
-No windows, preventing the space from having decent air circulation and natural light.
-Venue can feel dirty.
I wouldn't dissuade anyone from renting out the ballroom; however, I wouldn't recommend it, either. read more