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.
About FOOTMAD
What We Do
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Concerts
Our annual Concert Series runs September through April. Usually we have 6 concerts per season.
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Dances
Our Community Dance Series runs from October through June. Dances are usually held monthly.
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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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Whitewater Whirl
Our annual Whitewater Whirl contra dance weekend - at Fayette County Park / 4H Camp, near Beckwith, WV - takes place the first weekend in May. Three days of dance, music, food and fun!
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E-Newsletter
For news of traditional music and dance events in and around the Kanawha Valley region, subscribe to FOOTPRint our e-newslette. Includes information about concerts, dances, workshops and more.