OCTOBER 13TH, 2015
OCTOBER 13th, 2015
FLATFOOTING WORKSHOP WITH PHIL JAMISON
This is a rare opportunity to learn classic western North Carolina flatfoot dance steps from a master dancer.
October 13- 7:30-9:30pm
American Legion Hall Post #206
227 N. Avenue 55, Highland Park, CA 90042
“I have been in awe of Phil since the 1970s, when I first started clogging/flatfooting and saw him in a famous group called The Greengrass Cloggers. They were all my heroes, who I wanted to be like…. “
-National Buckdancing Champion, Ruth Alpert
Class Description:
Flatfooting is a traditional style of step dancing from Appalachia that involves percussive footwork. While some dancers perform memorized sequences of steps, others are more improvisational and freeform in their movements (“doing their own thing”). Mainly though, it is a way to enjoy and participate in the music with your feet. This class, for dancers of all levels, will focus on the traditional flatfooting steps and styles of western North Carolina. No prior experience is required, but wear smooth-soled shoes (preferably leather) and no taps please.
Phil’s book (Hoedowns, Reels, and Frolics: Roots and Branches of Southern Appalachian Dance (Music in American Life)), which is on the history of Southern Appalachian dance forms (including flatfooting, clogging, square dancing etc) is hot-off-the-press; it came out in July. Ten years of research, and it’s finally here, the definitive word on the subject!!! It’s available through his website, or on Amazon.