CANCELLED!
Chaise Lounge Concert - March 28

Given the recent developments surrounding Covid-19 including recommendations from the Governor of WV and the CDC to avoid large gatherings, we have decided to cancel the Chaise Lounge concert which was scheduled for March 28.

We will be contacting season ticket holders and donors within the next week regarding refund options.

​Posted: 2020 March 13
CANCELLED!
Dance of Hope - April 25

Given recent developments surrounding Covid-19, the producer has decided to cancel the April 20-25 Dance of Hope school project and concert. We certainly want the young performers, as well as our audience, to be safe.

We will be contacting season ticket holders within the next week regarding refund options.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and healthy.

​Posted: 2020 March 15
CANCELLED! 
FOOTMAD Old Time Dances - March 21 and April 18 

Given recent developments surrounding Covid-19 including recommendations from the Governor of WV and the CDC to avoid gatherings especially those with social contact, we have decided to cancel our remaining dances this season.

We will reassess when to start dancing again later this summer. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and healthy.

​Posted: 2020 March 13
CANCELLED! 
Whitewater Whirl Dance Weekend, May 1-3

​Sadly, given recent developments surrounding Covid-19 including recommendations from the Governor of WV to cancel large gatherings especially involving interstate travel and close social contact and CDSS which recommends cancelling or suspending all in person events through April, we have decided to cancel 2020 Whitewater Whirl now rather than hold out hope that things will substantially improve in the next six weeks. 

We will return all paid registrations including meal plans that have been made thus far in full. Let us know If you would like to make a donation to musicians/callers/sound tech who are losing income. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe and healthy.

To donate: If you have already paid your registration, it will be fully refunded on March 20 unless you tell us how much of it you would like withheld as a donation to those musicians, etc. losing income. For those who have not registered, but wish to donate, or those who want a full refund but to make a donation separately, there is a donate button on website: WhitewaterWhirl.org.

​Posted: 2020 March 13
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Dance Ambassadors Needed
The following program has been temporarily suspended. However, if you are interested, please feel free to contact us to receive updates. 
Stay safe and healthy 
Would you enjoy being a "dance ambassador" to show people the type of dancing we do at our regular dances?

FOOTMAD has been asked to provide a dance demonstration for an Charleston Area Alliance event Thursday, March 19th from about 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm right before ArtWalk and in September for a Fund for the Arts event, both events in Charleston. We've also been invited for other events in May and July in the past, and could be asked again this year.

We need at least 8 people in order to demonstrate a square and a contra dance. We plan to prepare a couple of simple dances ahead of time so that we are all familiar with the figures. We may also then invite audience members to join us on the dance floor. We hope to develop a roster of 12 to 16 people to call on for any given occasion.

This is not a precision dance team. We would not wear special outfits. It will reflect the casual fun that we have dancing together.
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In December some of us met at the new dance studio in Kanawha City, Riverside Hop, to work on skills in dancing and calling. We envision meeting once a month (maybe more if needed to get ready for the first event). The space is ideal for this activity.

If you are interested in joining us, our next meet up will be Thursday, January 30 (details below), please let Becky Park know.
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Questions? Call Becky Park at 304-729-4382, email kvfootmad@gmail.com or message on Facebook www.facebook.com/KVFOOTMAD/

Where: Riverside Hop dance studio 3706 MacCorkle Ave SE - see photo
Parking is available after hours at Barrack's Auto
When: Thursday, January 30, 6-8 pm
Who: Any competent dancers interested in building skills and willing to become dance ambassadors
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Old Time Music Street Jam at Artwalk

When: Too cold to play outside November and December! The Old Time Jam will resume during ArtWalk 2020 on March 19.
5 to 8 pm. (Every 3rd Thursday during ArtWalk 2020)
Where: Lee Street Triangle, corner of Capitol and Lee Streets, Charleston
What: Old-time jam session, acoustic music
​Who: All levels welcome. Come to play. Come to listen.
Photos FOOTMAD night at Charleston's Live on the Levee
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Bauman photos
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FOOTMAD Receives 2019 Arts to the Max Award

The Charleston Area Alliance presented 14 awards during its annual “We Love Our Community Awards” event Thursday, March 28 at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.

FOOTMAD was honored to receive the Arts to the Max Award – Organization.  On hand to receive the award on behalf of FOOTMAD were Donna Graham (President), John Butterfield (Treasurer), Becky Park (Organization Manager), Tessa Dillon and Annie Stroud (board members). ​

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Information about music and dance in and around the region
Artwalk Charleston
Mar 19 [Thr]
CANCELLED!

Downtown Charleston ArtWalk is a free self-guided walking tour of Charleston’s shops, galleries and businesses featuring regional art and music performances. Typically held the third Thursday of each month, participating shops and organizations extend their hours for browsing, shopping and mingling.
When: 3rd Thursdays of each month
Where: Participating shops are located along Quarrier, Capitol, Hale, Lee and Virginia Streets in Downtown Charleston. Also music performances outdoors in this area.
artwalkcwv.com
Charleston Acoustic String Jam
Every Wed
Visit the Facebook page for information about Spring 2020 jams being cancelled or not

7:00 to 9:00  pm. 
​All welcome. Come to play. Come to listen. Come early (6 pm) and join the pre-jam dinner gathering of jam friends who each week meet to chew and chat. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St, Charleston.
​More info: Wednesday Acoustic String Jam event page on facebook.

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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.​
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304-729-4382
Update: 2020-03-13