It is vital to community. We can't change the point of view of the Crystal's Higher Ups, but we can help promote what they DO have going. Dances could be held at the schools. The Crystal floor is too awesome to loose, or not use for partner dancing. More people is what we want.
Bands do an impromptu dance competition, like the rebels.
Exploit the media Notify the press Advertising. Fund Raisers to pay for these. Look for Free Exposure opportunities. Find out who in the swing scene has media contacts. Place to put donated money for cards, etc.