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In the Appalachian tradition, dancing is a social event for people of all ages. Join us for contra, square and circle dances taught by experienced callers. Live bands play energetic traditional tunes. A fun-filled aerobic activity for people of all ages.  Family friendly. Newcomers welcome. No experience or partner needed. 
November 2022
When:  November 18 (Friday) 7:00-10:00 pm. Beginner lesson at 6:45 pm.
Location: Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans, WV.
Caller: Steve Ballman
Live Music By: Bobby Taylor and Kanawha Tradition.
Suggested donation: $10. Under age 13 free.

What: Traditional contra, square and circle dances. No partner required. No experience needed. Please wear soft-soled shoes. We request that all dancers be fully vaccinated. Masks optional.

What is contra dancing?

A short introduction to contra dancing showing a sample of two dances and interviews with a few of the dancers. No experience or partner is necessary to join in this fun filled aerobic activity that is enjoyed by people of all ages. And we welcome newcomers. Because you typically interact with most of the people in the room during the dances you truly becomes part of a community. To quote one dancer, "You will mess up and no one will care! Welcome to contra dancing."
Length: 3:32

Contra dance documentary

By Grace duVal Johnston - Documentary video created for a documentary studies class.
Length 10:42

Why we contra dance

Chattahoochee Country Dancers (CCD) tell Why We Contra Dance. Short clips featuring several CCD contra dancers and couples. CCD is located in Clarkston, Georgia.
​Time: 8:00
FOOTMAD
PO Box 1684
Charleston, WV 25326
304-729-4382
www.footmad.org
kvfootmad@gmail.com
2022- 2023 Dance Coordinator
David Mould
​FOOTMAD appreciates Fund for the Arts major donors (10,000+) who keep culture strong in the Kanawha Valley:  City of Charleston, Cecil I Walker Charitable Trust, Daywood Foundation, Spilman Thomas Battle, PLLC.
Update: 2022-09-21