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FOOTMAD
OLD-TIME DANCE


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. 

COVID-19
A socially distanced dance
by John Greene
with the Berkshire Callers' Club

"This dance is inspired by the Covid-19 pandemic protocol of physical distancing -- a direct contradiction to what we've come to expect from the contra dance experience. We stayed outside, wore face masks, and were aided by a six-foot grid painted on the grass." - Jon Greene
Posted: 2020 July 15


FOOTMAD Dances 
CANCELLED
Until Further Notice

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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2019-2020
​3rd Saturdays
September through April
7 pm to 10 pm
Beginner workshop 6:45 pm
Season schedule, click here ...
Schedule

$7 - suggested donation
FREE for youth under 13
FREE for all AmeriCorps members
Admission FAQs, click here ...

Admission FAQs

Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church
Activity Building
Corner of Washington St. West and Ohio Ave


Our new location is in the heart of the
thriving music and arts scene in
Elk City on Charleston's West Side,
with shops, restaurants and galleries nearby. ​
Bream Memorial info
Map / Directions
Where to park
​Nearby Restaurants

Casual dress
Soft-soled shoes please
What to expect

Help Get the word out!

​Print our dance flyer and post where folks can see it.
Printable dance flyer

Whitewater Whirl
​Contra Dance Weekend

CANCELLED!
1 - 3 May 2020
Fayette County Park / 4H Camp
near Beckwith, WV
A mini-dance vacation in the heart of the
New River Gorge Scenic Recreation Area. 
3 days of dances, dance workshops, music jams, song swaps, and more. 

Onsite lodging or nearby B&B's and hotels
Great food onsite or fabulous restaurants
​in nearby Fayetteville, WV
WhitewaterWhirl.org

Dancing is good (and healthy) for you!

Who knew?
Health Benefits of Dance

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

More "What is" info

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


See it on YouTube
"How to" videos

FOOTMAD
PO Box 1684
Charleston, WV 25326
304-729-4382
www.footmad.org
kvfootmad@gmail.com

2019- 2020 Contra dance coordinator
Paul Epstein

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​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: 2020-07-15
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