Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance
FOOTMAD
Sponsoring the World's best in traditional music and dance since 1981

Dance Series
October 2007 through June 2008

3RD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
8:00 to 11:00 PM

Schedule
The FOOTMAD dance season runs October through May. Dances are held on the third Friday of the month during the season.
Sep 14-16
2007		   FOOTMAD's Fall Fling      

A weekend of great dancing at the Fling!!!

Callers: Kathy Anderson , Ron Buchanan.
Bands: The FootNotes: Rachel Eddy, Beth Hartness, Adam Hurt, Abe Folmsbee, and more
More Info
Oct 19
2007		   Caller: Steve and Martha Ballman
Band : Born Old from Allover, WV.
Location: University of Charleston
Nov 16
2007		   Caller: David Mould, from Athens, OH.
Band : Joe Dobbs and friends
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
Dec 21
2007		   Caller: Steve Bennett, from Lexington, KY
Band : Contrarians
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
Jan 18
2008		   Caller: Steve Ballman
Band : Bobby Taylor and friends
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
Feb 15
2008		   Caller: David Mould [Athens, OH]
Band : Appalachian Celtic Consort
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
Mar 21
2008		   Caller: Kate Power, from Columbus, OH.
Band :Paul Epstein and friends
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
Apr 18
2008		   Caller: Joy Greenwolfe [Durham, NC]
Band : Contrarians
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
May 2-4
2008		  

Whitewater Whirl

Dance Weekend, Fayette County Park/4H Camp, Beckwith [near Fayetteville], WV.

From the dance floor to the dining hall to the rural park setting, beautiful Fayette County Park / 4H Camp, is fabulous site for a weekend of dance, music and out-door recreation in West Virginia.

The weekend features an outstanding lineup of callers, musicians, dancers, workshops and more.

For the dancer who wants to experience the thrill of outdoor West Virginia, the Whirl offers unique activites on Saturday, including: whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, horse back excursions, and more.

For the line-up, schedule, and activities of the 2008 weekend, visit the Whitewater Whirl Web site: http://www.whitewaterwhirl.org/

May 16
2008		   Caller: Jim Vogt, from Cincinnati, OH.
Band : Appalachian Celtic Consort
Location: St John's Episcopal Church
June 2008   No dance this month.
Jul 2008   No dance this month.
Aug 2008   No dance this month.
Sep 2008   No dance in Charleston this month.
09/  /2008   FOOTMAD's Fall Fling
Dance at the Fling.

 

What to expect

Contras, squares, and more.

Beginners welcome, Partner not required. Soft-soled shoes please! Casual dress.

All dances are preceded by instruction and a walk-through.

Perhaps you are asking yourself, "What is contra dance?" Your questions will be answered by a visit to one or more of the contra dances sites below.
Time
  • Dances start at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m.
  • Contra dance workshop for new dancers: 7:30 p.m.
Location

Activities Building
St Johns Episcopal Church
1105 Quarrier St,
Charleston, WV 25301
Located at the southeast corner of Quarrier St and Leon Sullivan Way.

Directions
Parking Info

Map and driving directions in printable format
The map is in Adobe PDF format. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader on similar tool to open and display the content of this document.

St John's Web site: http://www.stjohnswv.org/
Admission

$7.00 Individual, $15 Family
Dance Season
October through April
Child Care
Not available at the dancece
s.
More information
FOOTMAD Information Line: 304.415.3668
Sponsoring Organization
Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance [FOOTMAD]
 

   
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