FOOTMAD
OLD-TIME DANCES
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.
3rd Saturdays
September through April
7 pm to 10 pm
Beginner workshop 6:45 pm
$7 - suggested donation
FREE for youth under 13
FREE for all AmeriCorps members
New Venue
September dance only --
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
1105 Quarrier St (corner of Leon Sullivan Way).
Enter at "the ramp door" from the parking lot on Quarrier St. side.
Additional free parking is located across Quarrier St. at the YWCA.
October thru April
The Bakery
1007 Bigley Avenue, Charleston WV
Casual dress
Soft-soled shoes please
September through April
7 pm to 10 pm
Beginner workshop 6:45 pm
$7 - suggested donation
FREE for youth under 13
FREE for all AmeriCorps members
New Venue
September dance only --
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
1105 Quarrier St (corner of Leon Sullivan Way).
Enter at "the ramp door" from the parking lot on Quarrier St. side.
Additional free parking is located across Quarrier St. at the YWCA.
October thru April
The Bakery
1007 Bigley Avenue, Charleston WV
Casual dress
Soft-soled shoes please
FOOTMAD is joining the thriving arts and music scene on Charleston’s near West Side (Elk City). We’re proud to partner with the Charleston Music and Arts Collective which has renovated a former bread factory to host arts and music events. A delightfully funky place to dance!
NEXT DANCE
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3 - 5 May 2019
Fayette County Park / 4H Camp near Beckwith, WV 3 days of dances, dance workshops, music jams, song swaps, and more.
A mini-dance vacation in the heart of the New River Gorge Scenic Recreation Area. Onsite lodging or nearby B&B's and hotels Great food onsite or fabulous restaurants in nearby Fayetteville, WV Register now for earlybird pricing More info / callers / bands / registration .. |
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
Length: 3:32
Contra dance documentary
By Grace duVal Johnston - Documentary video created for a documentary studies class.
Length 10:42
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
Time: 8:00
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FOOTMAD
PO Box 1684 Charleston, WV 25326 |
304-729-4382
www.footmad.org kvfootmad@gmail.com |
Contra dance coordinator
David Mould
David Mould
Update: 2018-09-11
