Venues

The Durham Armory

The Durham Armory is the location of all the live band dances at Flying Home. There will also be classes there during the day. Parking at one of the parking garages is probably the most convenient as the late night venue and the other class venue are both less than a mile away. (Although you might want to bring comfy walking shoes)

Having an event at the Armory is how Flying home started. It was completed in 1937 just in time for most of the notable bands of the swing era to have toured through it. One of the shows that took place here was the inspiration for the famous Ernie Barnes painting “Sugar Shack”

Thanks to Laura Windley we have an article about some of the famous bands that played here and around Durham. (Click here to read more)

212 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

 

The Exchange

Our venue is steeped in history from starting as a hosiery mill to becoming the Durham Farmers Market operated by women to a business hub for the small and the great! This space has been versatile through the years and even now you can add your unique flair to it. Soaring walls, gorgeous white-washed brick, enchanting wood floors, and warm lighting, all make for a space easily customizable right in the heart of Durham.

801 Gilbert St, Durham, NC 27701

 

Arthur Murray Studio (Durham)

Home of our late night dances the Arthur Murray Studio is the space that was known as the Living Arts Collective during the Bull City Swingout. So you can expect the same wonderful sprung floor in an a building that used to be a car dealership.

Right in the middle of the Durham Warehouse District this venue is close to lots of food and drinks. Fullsteam Brewery is right down the road with nationally recognized beers and Motorco Music Hall across the street has a late night menu at their restaurant Parts and Labor.

Parking is sometimes hard to come by, there is a lot across the street, as well as on the street parking around the block. It isn’t too far from the Armory so you could leave your car in the garage and either walk or take an inexpensive uber.

410 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701

 
 

Triangle Dance Studio and Meeting Space.

It can be a little tricky to see from the road it is kind of tucked behind a house, this studio space is home to some of the best dancing in the Triangle.

2603 S. Miami Blvd.
Durham (near RTP), NC 27703