The following blog is a result of our findings after examining Midnight Rodeo as a culture of its own. 

The first steps in beginning our research separated Midnight Rodeo with a distinct share of nightlife based on a country western culture. While observing the unique dynamics of this popular two stepping bar in Austin, TX,  further divisions unfolded to expose three subcultures described below. In order to better understand these interactions and the characteristics of each group, we classified the differences into "The Country Dance-a-holics", your "Average Joe", and those "Just Looking for a Good Time". Each subculture hosts an age range of people collectively distinguishable by their stages, roles, costumes, and props. This framework provides the intangible structures within Midnight Rodeo that are combined with an overall wholesome atmosphere to create a culture of dancing and country fun.

Our research conceptualizes Conley's perspectives on subcultures, the components of culture, Goffman's Dramaturgical Theory and Impression management through the summation of participant observations, interviews and surveys.

The observations led us to individually associate with one of the three subcultures, which afforded us both direct participation as insiders within the group and onlookers of others. 

Interviews were performed face-to-face to establish qualitative data in order to describe the ways in which participants interact with this culture.

A voluntary Facebook survey gathered qualitative data to classify the behaviors and norms by frequency of visit and time/day.