About FOOTMAD
Kanawha 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 Directors

FOOTMAD is an all-volunteer organization. 

The work of the organization is carried out by the Board of Directors and by other volunteers.

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Concerts

Our annual Concert Series runs September through April. Usually we have 6 concerts per season.
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Wandering Minstrel Concerts

These occasional concerts feature traveling musicians or small bands in house concerts or small venues.

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Dances

Our annual Dance Series runs from October through June.  Dances are usually held monthly.   

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Whitewater Whirl

Our 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. 

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Jam Sessions

Old time Appalachian Jams happen the 3rd Thursday of each month during  Art Walk Charleston. More info ....

A group of acoustic musicians meets each Wednesday from 7-9 pm to play old-time, Celtic, and other acoustic music. This is not a FOOTMAD activity; but, FOOTMAD folks participate. Find our more on the group's Facebook page, facebook.com/AcousticStringJam

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E-Newsletter

Subscribe 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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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.​