Glimpse into Flatfoot Dance Contest Galax, VA 2022

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This is just a glimpse into the Flatfoot Dance Contest at the Galax Fiddlers Convention in Galax, VA in August of 2022. I just caught the middle or so of the contest. There are folks before and after this section that I recorded and shared here, but there is a general feel here of what the contest is like and some of how folks approach the traditional Flatfoot Dance styles in the region. Old and young alike are welcomed to come and take the stage.

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22 авг 2022

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@unseelie63 Год назад

Wonderful to see people of all ages dancing.Preserving the traditions and having fun!

@lynnecarnivale6414 Год назад

SHOUT OUT TO THE MUSICIANS!!! God bless you all. Peace, Lynne 🍃💜✝️💜🍃

@loriford4770 Год назад

I love flat foot dancing my mom used to do it but she's gone now God rests her soul I miss her terribly!!

@jeannienotofthisworld8365 Год назад

Awww you just brought years to my eyes. I lost my Mom in April. Miss her so very much!! The dancing is cool ❤️

@melaniewebb3890 Год назад

Lost my mama in 2020. She loved to dance. God Bless Mamas!

@jenniferisbell9629 Год назад

Blue shirt and tan shorts , that mans got it!!!!

@SometimeAgo65 Год назад

I would have to agree

@debrah6532 Год назад

Handsome too

@whatchamacallit1young138 Год назад

Traditions in America are beautiful!

@bonniedubuisson7405 Год назад

My Aunt Sadie's people/kin (even my grandma called her aunt) did this in Eastern Tennessee. She would holler "Ya'll quit stompin on my porch. Ya gonna shake the rafters loose." I was 7years old, now 71. Still a fond memory!

@lorimav Год назад

I'm 63. Wouldn't it be nice to go back in time for a few days and see the old timers again? I remember people born after the civil war but still too old to have fought in the first world war. I used to hear insults like " Oh, your mammy don't wear no drawers" and my grandma would tell me some useless article was " not worth a tinker's darn."

@sarac.3259 Год назад

Love to see these traditions preserved, and all ages participating! Best wishes from across the pond. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

@julesj5853 Год назад

That elderly woman in the pink shirt should just win the contest for being able to move that way at her age!

@kinsley7777 Год назад

ikr

@texasgirl6000 Год назад

I agree she was my favorite and the cute little girl that only hopped up and down. 🤣❤️

@kinsley7777 Год назад

@@texasgirl6000 #33 ... she was aDORable 🥰 tbh, if you watch as a child, it actually does look like hopping ... she was too cute

@triciac1019 Год назад

Se sure had the moves! I was so impressed!

@evierice2230 Год назад

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@susanelmer1550 Год назад

You can see the Irish heritage coming out in that dance.

@Mikaela777 Год назад

This was so sweet to watch, I actually cried! Hard to remember times when things were normal, regular people doing activities together! I LOVE it!

@pippilongstocking-qs7fm Год назад

My thoughts exactly. I smiled ear to ear watching them enjoy the home town wholesome feeling

@sategllib2191 Год назад

But this was recorded this year

@Mikaela777 Год назад

@@sategllib2191 yes I'm so happy you see that! Initially I thought it was pre-recorded but after I made the comment I double checked and it's current! Praise God!

@sategllib2191 Год назад

@@Mikaela777 Awesome that people still just live their lives freely. Until the next virus is pushed over the airwaves that is. Bless you

@308V8HZ Год назад

No one flat-footed like Buddy Ebsen , Jed Clampett for those of you who don't remember.

@noralee6787 Год назад

Never knew that.. Always loved to watch him dance though..

@308V8HZ Год назад

@@noralee6787 It's interesting that when he did dance on the show , it was obvious all eyes were on Buddy .

@mitneejones7721 Год назад

I remember Jed dancing like this. I thought it was cool.

@kinsley7777 Год назад

@308v8 *he could cut a rug for suuure ...

@anjoleeeickhoff6800 Год назад

Buddy Ebsen (Jed Clampett) was actually a very skilled dancer in real life. He and his sister came to Hollywood as a dancing duo, not to act but Buddy was discovered and they wanted him as an actor.

@mungbean345 Год назад

I love variations on a theme, so watching everyone interpret this style in their own way kept me smiling all the way through. Seems like this is a hobby that will keep you young!

@lynnecarnivale6414 Год назад

🎶 🎵 I was judging this contest in my living room. 🎶 🎵 Haha. Who WON? I was ready with my ballot. Haha. This was fun to watch and see everyone having fun and doing their own thing! God bless them all. Peace and fancy foot work, Lynne🍃💜✝️💜🍃

@melissahuffman2521 Год назад

Lol number 7 won / never seen it done before 😂 he just hillbilly moonwalked the flat foot I loved it ! Or # 18 just for the pure joy of it

@TheGreekPytheus Год назад

Great fun! Love this, thanks for sharing! God Bless.

@TheButterflySoulfire Год назад

Nice to see local cultures beings celebrated.

@davidnesbit7949 Год назад

Old D-Ray White would be proud to see this still happening today!

@22ergie 5 месяцев назад

But there is no comparison to what he and Jesco did/do and these folks!

@vickidoulton Год назад

My mom danced this. She was born in Ky. She loved this music. ❤️ RIP 🙏 😢💔

@vickidoulton Год назад

@Kathy Paley Thank you so much. 🙏🤗❤️

@sandrakisch3600 Год назад

I love all the dances and as long as they are having fun. I had an elderly native of the Yukon teach me to dance and this gave me years of doing many dance styles. Such joy!.

@bethihearyou1029 Год назад

I thought that was the best fun i have seen in a long time. Everyone was fantastic. And the band was to much, just having a great time as well. What a great time for the whole family. Enjoyed the kid's, watching them being just that kid's. Wanted to join in. God Bless America.!!!!!!

@sarahconnor8189 Год назад

Never heard of it,,but I lovvvee it..and the heritage of the dance.and oh yeah..the people too.

@moira4784 Год назад

This is my first time ever experiencing something like this. Looks pretty fun and glad many people are still engaging in the culture.

@sweetpeas8206 Год назад

I love the fiddler’s convention! If you’ve never been, plan on attending next year. Galax is beautiful too.

@sarahdee374 Год назад

We have some pretty good flat footers in the NC Mountains, and so do y'all! Thanks for keeping the camera low so we can see the footwork.

@elizlikethequeen Год назад

I'm just down the road, my Mama used to take me there as a kid. Absolutely nothing in this world like a fiddle and a scrap of plywood. Nothing. 💜💜💜💜

@tylerzorn6152 Год назад

After you get rid of all the garbage and all of the junk that's out there this is what it comes down to this is America this is real America this is where everyone belongs. and this is where my heart will always be !!!!! God bless all y'all. !!!!

@vickiparrish3235 Год назад

Super memories for this Okie 72 year youngster! Grandpa, from Northern AR, played every string instrument, and clogged/danced just like these great dancers. One thing that my Grandma did, that I've never heard/seen anyone else do, is take her knitting needle and tap the fiddle strings while Grandpa was playing. Made the most amazing/unique sounds. He wouldn't let her do it often, as it tore up the cat gut strings.

@kinsley7777 Год назад

gotta say ... 18 rocked it ! ... but ... oh, sweet little miss 33 ... she's watched it, she felt it , she interpreted it ... darling 🥰

@alvashoemaker8536 Год назад

This dancing CALLS to ME…I LOVE that all ages can do this…. ❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👣👠

@wildfun496 Год назад

Looks like a lot of fun!

@ricia3657 Год назад

I liked them all. Each one was unique.

@bethstaggs2369 Год назад

Everyone did great ! 18 was the winner to me

@victoriafuller245 Год назад

I agree..all very good but 18 was really good..

@kinsley7777 Год назад

yes, ma'am ... style and personality ...

@unseelie63 Год назад

He was great,I enjoyed everybody but he had something extra special going on.

@lerey8056 Год назад

I enjoyed watching this! I was looking for a recipe but RU-vid thought I would enjoy this more. I didnt get the recipe... But I enjoyed this. Its great to see a part of American tradition being kept alive.

@Frankie33828 Год назад

I came across this video of people flatfoot dancing to the Happy Valley Filidars and everyone was having so much fun i got up and started dancing around my house like an idiot but that was cool 😎

@kevingreen1311 Год назад

I wish I was young again. Just loved dancing

@kevinbell3700 19 дней назад

It's great to see people of all ages just go out and have a good time.

@brendacollins345 Год назад

I’m so happy this popped up on my feed and I had the sense to click on it!!!😊❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU….so enjoyed!!!!

@distantkc Год назад

Thanks for posting loved watching them all.

@leeta56 Год назад

Seeing this made me think of my mom. She would of enjoyed this. She loved to dance.

@CeeCeeG Год назад

I have never watched anything like this before. I sure wish I could get my knees and feet moving like this. Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves. 🙂💖

@sophiac7988 Год назад

I love them all!!!❤

@stephaniefoley5569 Год назад

Never heard of flatfoot dancing….we call it buck dancing here in Mississippi. Liked the older lady best.

@suzieq9009 Год назад

We do in Alabama too

@jomac8101 Год назад

When my grandpa was in his nineties we would have a bday party for him and he would always dance like this. I always called it "a jig".

@hildakane9600 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video. I tapped my foot all the way. It was beautiful to see young and old together, great job everyone involved. All my love and respect to you all from Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤

@VioletJoy Год назад

What fun!!! Some of them are so smooth that it doesn't look real. I loved them all.

@monicaramirez51015 Год назад

They’re so cute 🥰 such beautiful souls enjoying good clean wholesome fun!!! Everyone wins 😊

@brendaandrezeywski7577 Год назад

Woo go granny go! (Pink outfit)....all were good

@steven.h0629 8 месяцев назад

❤ Adorable! 👍😎✊

@vanessahuman7607 Год назад

Granny was great

@dognygersonmejiaaguilar6136 Год назад

Que precioso y muy bueno que no se olvide esta tradicion de este baile y que siempre prevalezca y gracias a aquellos que hacen posible esta actividad que desearía yo mismo estar y tambien gozarme en participar

@efectomandela9044 Год назад

Donde es amigo

@kinsley7777 Год назад

well ... come on down ... or up or over or however you have to go to get here ... the most welcoming parts of the USA 💙❤️💙

@robincorrelllongandfosterr3 Год назад

My granny was the best flat footer. I loved to watch her.

@nogames8982 Год назад

I'm sure 18 probably one but I liked the first lady in the pink pants and blue shirt.

@violetnewcomb1195 Месяц назад

Love this flatfooting ,Iv ben at it since before Iwas 10 ,love it so much ,hope iget to do avideo ,Y'all keep dancing !!

@fortunateadventures3664 Год назад

Wow so much fun,never seen this kinda dance😃👋🏼

@shirleyw.6783 Год назад

I love it, I'd like to watch you guys dance one day in person 👍🏽...love it 💚

@rez3501 Год назад

This was one of the best things Ive watched in a long time. All did a great job, the little ones are so cute! 🤗 Looks like a great time!

@eurekaelephant2714 Год назад

Have never seen or heard of this before. How cool is this? Thankyou!

@kimberlydeeney5652 Год назад

This is wonderful. I've never heard of this. I've seen clogging, but this is different. So great to see people of all ages participating, and especially important keeping your heritage going.

@lifeofjoy9404 Год назад

Hi, Kimberly - Check out the origins of and differences between various forms of clogging such as "buck dancing" and "flat foot" So much fun!!

@ghoularty2030 Год назад

It’s a great tradition. I didn’t know about it until I moved into Appalachia.

@kimberlydeeney5652 Год назад

@@lifeofjoy9404 Joy, definitely am going to check it out. Thank you.

@kevingreen1311 Год назад

Just love this

@carolynfranklin1447 Год назад

good, clean fun!!!! How I miss that in Life!

@cefcat5733 Год назад

Brian is havin fun.

@nikkireigns Год назад

I knew Susan was going to throw down as soon as she walked out 😂

@lourdesprudencio5647 Год назад

Wonderful....

@DSWood358 Год назад

Love.

@darleneschneck 9 месяцев назад

18, he was killing it!!

@christyb7455 Год назад

I just knew #1 would be a character😂❤

@Wooddweller Год назад

Get it Granny

@cheddarcarr720 Год назад

Hell yea I live in blfd WV wish I'd known about this

@SometimeAgo65 Год назад

It's an annual thing in Galax, VA...Fiddlers Convention. I believe they say biggest in the world, or it use to be. Been going on at least since I was a child and Im almost sixty. It use to being in people from all over the world...I don't know about that now though. Hope you get to enjoy it one day

@caroljoan3792 Год назад

Wish I were there. Life is much better when you live like this.

@valarieosborne2958 7 месяцев назад

Love this❤❤❤❤❤❤

@cefcat5733 Год назад

That Cowboy has some fancy footwork.

@cefcat5733 Год назад

The lady in pink is amazing.

@angelacimini6347 8 месяцев назад

Keep it going ya'll❤

@jessenone3708 Год назад

I remember the first time i danced for the Lord back in 85. I remember the Lord moving my feet and dancing something like these guys, a little faste though. I've been dancing for almost 38 years now, and i've learned and been taught a lot on how to dance from the Lord. dancing in the spirit is another world than just dancing. i dance a lot more freely now, bending, bowing whirling leaping artistic arm movements, I like the music and the dancing, but it's like they are wearing a straight jacket.

@ncnightowl1 Год назад

sounds like me!!!

@emersonwallace7226 Год назад

Go head grandma. She’s feeling good!

@itsjustme0123 9 месяцев назад

Love this!

@bashabe1 Год назад

The guy in the blue shorts and khaki shorts had it perfect

@cynthiaraper868 Год назад

Totally awesome!!!! and fun to watch them bear foot down 🤠 truely Amircan 🇺🇸💯

@gayevankammen2480 Год назад

Just great fun‼️

@cefcat5733 Год назад

Thanks fiddlers a nd guitar for showing us a bit of your culture.

@sisterrachel8968 Год назад

Beautiful

@sherrydunn4003 Год назад

The lady in pink... amazing...

@onemanwalking Год назад

Love this

@andrecusson5069 Год назад

I like number 18 theBest

@rebeccaaustin3065 Год назад

Love it!

@sarahcanty8403 Год назад

Shoot this is right up the road. I like it

@jeannienotofthisworld8365 Год назад

I like the lady in pink pants the best ❤️💃

@susantaylor8507 Год назад

It's like watching col miners daughter when her mom dances I just love that movie

@staycool163 Год назад

I liked #12 and #18... But they were all great and had so much fun

@annieyahu676 Год назад

I could've watched them all ❤️

@lulsalbengetnmoney2432 Год назад

Love this makes me wanna dance and I don't know how , but I'll get it

@UpsNdownZZZ Год назад

This looks like good wholesome fun!

@charlesdavis1231 Год назад

Heeee haw tha thar is a good ol hootnholler. Needn a bit of moonshine with the flat footen

@kinsley7777 Год назад

@Death Probe Productions *and that's why flat footin' is perfect ! ... maintaining a steady drinkin' arm while dancin' like a fool 😂 yee haw

@pupperific Год назад

Great job!! I want to learn!

@featurefilms2001 Год назад

ALWAYS HUG A MUSICIAN, THEY NEVER GET TO DANCE! 😆 SHOUT OUT TO GREAT DANCERS. I LOVE IT.

@cefcat5733 Год назад

He will be a champion, starting this early.

@bonniemcmillion1591 Год назад

38 won imo. She did great. 🥳🥳

@kathrynway7218 Год назад

Brings back memories with my family that live in that area. Some were probably at the festival.

@michaeldaltonsr8954 Год назад

@Kathryn Way; I hear ya! I was born early '50's( before Galax became a city) Dad moved us out mid-'60's to keep working.I spent child-hood in Old Court-house in Old Town. Last visit was 2015, for cousin's funeral. Did nostalga tour. People said I was NICEST person they had had ever talked to in Galax. I said WTH happened to this place??

@kathrynway7218 Год назад

@@michaeldaltonsr8954 I haven't been there in too many years.. My dad's family is from Fries. Good memories with my family and cousins 💖

@kingsavageson4879 Год назад

That first ol lady walked off the stage like : "Yeah, cant fuck wit me"