About FOOTMAD
About FOOTMADKanawha Valley Friends Of Old Time Music And Dance (FOOTMAD) is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to promote traditional music and dance in Charleston, West Virginia and the Greater Kanawha Valley.
New volunteers are always welcome, the sole prerequisite being a desire to support these most enjoyable art forms. |
Board of DirectorsFOOTMAD is an all-volunteer organization.
The work of the organization is carried out by the Board of Directors and by other volunteers. More Information ... |
ConcertsWandering Minstrel ConcertsThese occasional concerts feature traveling musicians or small bands in house concerts or small venues.
More ... DancesJam SessionsMonthly Celtic sessions are held the 1st Sunday of each month Sept-June.
Old-time Appalachian jams the 3rd sunday of the month. More ... |
Whitewater WhirlOur Whitewater Whirl contra dance weekend attracts over 100 dancers from around the country and even Canada each year to Fayette County Park in Beckwith, WV.
The weekend is anchored by WV's premiere contra dance band, the Contrarians, and a different top national band brought in each year. Two well known callers in the region, Gaye Fifer and Shawn Brenneman have been doing the honors for several years. More ... Fall FlingThe Fall Fling is our annual festival of traditional music and dance.
It is held during the latter part of the month of September. The exact dates depend on the availability of the venue. More ... |
E-NewsletterSubscribe to the electronic version of our newsletter for up-to-the minute information about FOOTMAD events including concerts, dances, workshops and the like.
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Update: 2015-08-16