Flatfoot Dance Contest (preliminary) @ Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2017
  • Saturday, September 2, 2017.
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  • @wagonsworld9592
    @wagonsworld9592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Iam in Canterbury England and this post has inspired me to go a "flat footin" in to my kitchen have a hot shoe shuffle, whilst my kettle boils for my upcoming coffee today is Saturday 7th Nov in another ffing pointless lockdown.
    Happy to find this wee gem. Xx

    • @kittymr.hedgehog7457
      @kittymr.hedgehog7457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      HELLO Canterbury England. Its Nov 12 here in Lompoc, California hi to youu and yours. Lots of hugs and smiles

    • @grantmourning189
      @grantmourning189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      California can slide into the Pacific. Unless you are appreciative of America I'll throw you a raft. ; ) love from Minnesota

    • @kittymr.hedgehog7457
      @kittymr.hedgehog7457 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@grantmourning189 I am not the "normal" Californian...😆 our morals and beliefs are not accepted by many mainstream people.

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good luck to ya. I hope you do some fine tappin.

    • @shalynn2577
      @shalynn2577 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I wish I could see my mom dancing like this again. She suffers from dementia now but she used to cut the rug when we were little and we were cleaning house on Saturday morning. She's from this area and she danced exactly like that

  • @eva1842
    @eva1842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    How can someone dislike people who are brave enough to show they like dancing.They are great,all of them:)

    • @wonderbread4280
      @wonderbread4280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The girl in pink boots better have won

    • @cynthiabruce3676
      @cynthiabruce3676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Which in pink boots 2 lil ones were in pink also. Lol. I know which one. But is true all were awesome being I'd not of done it.

    • @shannonnichols3415
      @shannonnichols3415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I said almost the same thing on a similar post! Even if it’s not your style of music or dance, it’s still awesome for the people to do their thing! (Although if someone doesn’t like it, why not leave instead of a downvote? Makes sense!)

    • @williamaustin1
      @williamaustin1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@cynthiabruce3676 It's just got to be Anneli Burnett at 8:16 and by the way, she turned 15 last week. Her and her sisters are my favorite Bluegrass band.

    • @vgil1278
      @vgil1278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thumbs down is their hobby. Spread the mean is their motto.

  • @kerstinberg6217
    @kerstinberg6217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +424

    I don't care who won, I like all of them! It's great when people of all ages can meet up and have fun together😁👍 Loved watching this!!❤️

    • @vivlee3840
      @vivlee3840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Same here.. Just great fun. I thought the last guy was pretty deft with his feet... All of them good though.. 🤔 😍😍

    • @XxAssasinArmyxX
      @XxAssasinArmyxX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Kerstin Berg jijîî Liu un h. Stopping tu CBC
      Ne get

    • @douggodfrey6521
      @douggodfrey6521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Let Your Light Shine .

    • @conniechilders5857
      @conniechilders5857 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen

    • @kyriedustin4619
      @kyriedustin4619 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I realize it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online?

  • @lesliesmith5797
    @lesliesmith5797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    The little girls, so sweet. I think their boots weighed more than they did. Loved it. 🦋🌸

    • @tedc7714
      @tedc7714 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have seen buck Dancers with just a little too much shine. They can really make you laugh. Really LOOSE. HAHA...

  • @phyllisanngodfrey6137
    @phyllisanngodfrey6137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    How I love bluegrass music and every kind of American folk dance it inspired. Thank you Appalachian people for keeping this cultural icon alive.

    • @pavelvictorov4588
      @pavelvictorov4588 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Best wishes from Ukraine!

    • @albertriley9581
      @albertriley9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes yes yes

    • @albertriley9581
      @albertriley9581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Clean fun

    • @barbaralewis3281
      @barbaralewis3281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@pavelvictorov4588 best wishes to Ukraine!

    • @laurenS88s
      @laurenS88s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't think they're thinking about keeping a tradition alive. I think they're dancing for the prize money. Did you notice almost none of them even have clogs let alone performance clothes? Worn out, threadbare jeans that they shouldn't even have to wear at all let alone to compete in. Who among them is in any condition to apply for a grant? Where are the arts agencies to do some outreach and give these groups grants and buy these people shoes for heaven's sake?

  • @karenrollins1469
    @karenrollins1469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    I think it’s great they keep these traditions alive 😊

  • @Tweetycew1
    @Tweetycew1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Don't know why this showed up in my lineup but I watched every dancer with a smile on my face. The twins were adorable! The men and boys have such style and the ladies did fantastic as well. Who won? THEY ALL WON!😁

    • @Katietoo
      @Katietoo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Totally agree with your comments and I'm not even an American 🙂 Best vid I watched for a long time, and I'm still smiling with delight. 🙂

  • @ncredbird3998
    @ncredbird3998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Sorry ladies and gents but the little angel wearing her pink boots stole my heart. She's so cute

  • @my2cents2u
    @my2cents2u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    I have no clue how I wound up here, but boy was this fun to watch! Good ole YT! :-)

    • @krystibrice8947
      @krystibrice8947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      my2cents2u same for me!

    • @hobiecat901
      @hobiecat901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me to hahahahaha, Fun to watch.

    • @wiwatowski
      @wiwatowski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL...and me as well! I have no idea how I got here, but it was fun to watch.

    • @mariawalker8403
      @mariawalker8403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Totally! Where am I?

    • @maryk6149
      @maryk6149 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

  • @MrStupidHead
    @MrStupidHead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +426

    A pair of boots + a piece of wood = a whole lotta fun. And not a corporate logo in sight. America the beautiful.

    • @maem9246
      @maem9246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      " Your comment is Highlighted on my mind and in my heart; 👍👍 🍃💚 🍃

    • @xfactor7581
      @xfactor7581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen!

    • @moonoggin
      @moonoggin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That wood was kindly rubbery

    • @tonnymalero6316
      @tonnymalero6316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@moonoggin And your real name is Karen?

    • @shannonbaginsky497
      @shannonbaginsky497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Awesome

  • @janielangley5673
    @janielangley5673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The twin’s were adorable ! Dane Summers kills it ! Spectacular !

  • @litebrite3030
    @litebrite3030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I lived in jackson county Kentucky for a few years and my boyfriends family taught me so much , coming from Baltimore. It was definitely a different WORLD . I'm very thankful and appreciative that I got all those opportunities to learn so much . I just knew I'd be in someone's cow field if the pandemic continued farther 😂😂😂😂😂 mountain ppl are the absolute nicest ppl YOU WILL EVER MEET.

    • @traumaqueen45
      @traumaqueen45 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Your boyfriend & his family forgot to teach you that cows aren't in the "field' but are out in the pasture.

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I have to ask just because I'm curious...
      Are they mountain people? Did they refer to themselves as mountain people, or you're just calling them that because you think it it's a fitting label?
      The reason I ask is because being "mountain people" actually is a thing and it doesn't necessarily denote friendliness.
      Mountain people are very secluded and live up in the most rugged parts of the mountains where the roads are treacherous and people have to do their schooling at home much of the winter. They live a very "self sufficient" life that relies on foraging and mountain medicines and growing their own food, and they might have a vehicle. Chickens and laying hens and a milk cow. They might run a still and if they do, I guarantee they aren't friendly! You don't just here walking up on anybody's house because probably you could get shot.
      I grew up in Appalachian Regions and lived in the East Tennessee Valley which is a valley that sits between the main Mastiffs of the Appalachians and the Cumberland plateau/ Cumberland mountains that run north/south down the middle of the state of Tennessee. I've lived in the foothills where there are 'ridges' and I heard of a moonshiner that called himself a Ridge runner but no one else ever referred to themselves that way. I've lived in Maryland I'm quite familiar with Baltimore although I actually lived but closer to Frederick which is again in the foothills on the Eastern side of the Appalachian chain.
      The reason I described that is to give you an idea that people who live in the Foothills and Valleys are not technically mountain people.
      mountain people live right up in the most rugged parts of the mountains and when they speak English you cannit understand it. I mean it sounds like another language because a lot of them were Scottish and their Scottish broke and they speak a broken English that's a mixture of English words and Scottish words. They were pretty isolated for decades and decades because they lived right in amongst the most remote and hostile portions of the Cherokee tribes. Cherokee are depicted as the most advanced and developed tribal society ... and while that's true, it's also true they were among the most savage warriors ... brave and merciless if they believed it called for it.
      Mountain people don't come to town very often if ever at all. If you were in/near a town and people had municipal facilities (town hall, elected council-members, possibly even a constibulary or sheriff, even if unincorporated ) those aren't technically mountain people.
      So people living in the foothills does not constitute "mountain people".
      Unless they referred to themselves as mountain people.
      Maybe things are a little different in Kentucky?

    • @BROUBoomer
      @BROUBoomer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@kaleidoscope8743 Hi,
      Your description is right. My father's side of the family came from the mountains in NC, just over the VA line. We lived in Richmond, I'm first generation born off mountain since 1740. When we went to visit Great-grandmother and the rest of the family we called it going up on the mountain to visit Great-grandmother. But we never called them mountain people, just the mountain side of the family. It was just Daddy's family up on the mountain. The town is named after my family, we named it when we got the land grant from the king. Last time I was up there they still only had a small general store with one gas pump, and a feed and tractor supply store half a mile down the road, and a church. But that was 1982. I'm financially challenged, I can't afford to go visit. Most great aunts and uncles have passed on, I don't know much of the next generation. But most everyone in the town is a relative of some sort; most of the county too. That's why I was born in Richmond, fresh blood. Up there all I had to do when I was tiny was say my name and my lineage, and people knew who I was, and if they were related to me. Sweet memories.
      But we never called them mountain people. On that you are correct. Maybe because technically they are in the foothills of the mountains. I still needed to chew gum when I visited to pop my ears though, they were that high up. I remember Cherokee was a little while away to go visit. And Daddy driving narrow roads through the fog so dense you couldn't see the end of the hood of the car. But if you looked out of the side window you could see down the side of the mountain, inches away from the car. Scary stuff, I'd never drive it. Half the time Daddy opened the car door to navigate the road, fog stopped half way down the car. Kept us from rolling down the cliff. Momma watched the wall side of the road down the window, and I watched the cliff side. That's another reason I don't go back to visit. I had a 2nd cousin roll her jeep down a hill off the road, lived to tell about it though. You have to know when to drop the car into second gear to save the brakes going down hill, even in an automatic.
      I wish when we were younger I would have taken my husband up to meet the mountain side of my family. It's too late now. He'll meet them on the other side.
      A friend of mine in Richmond tried to teach me how to flatfoot dance. A bunch of us girls went on lady's night for free. Dancing to the jukebox before the band arrived. I thought I was doing good. She told me to quit looking at my feet, I looked up, and then I was on my bum on the floor. I had heels on, she had me take them off to learn, stocking feet are slick. So I can't say I really learned how to flatfoot, but I tried. I appreciate the people in the video keeping tradition alive and well.
      I live in Central Florida now, there's no real traditions here. Just a bunch of people from somewhere else living here. Very few generational Floridians around here.
      Take care, stay safe, have a nice day.👵🙂✌️🖖 😷 🙉🙈🙊 🌎☮️

    • @ohialani
      @ohialani ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kaleidoscope8743 Wow, thank you for sharing all that inside perspective! Fascinating.

    • @JMA864
      @JMA864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ⁠@@BROUBoomerSo your community was a real-life Fraser’s Ridge, if you know the Outlander books?! Cool!Love to see the mountain heritage kept alive.

  • @Cindi1161
    @Cindi1161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Fun to watch everyone put their own twist on this ...in WV we call it the Hillbilly Stomp, was a great video! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @theliftexpert
    @theliftexpert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    The good old days when people got together in crowds ,without masks and had fun ❤️

    • @kathiebarker9654
      @kathiebarker9654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes indeed 😊👍

    • @lenorecanze395
      @lenorecanze395 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazing everyone is doing SO WELL!!! I am breathing hard for you all!!

    • @davenorth8922
      @davenorth8922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If more people had worn masks earlier we might just be gathering in crowds again by now.

  • @ginny5937
    @ginny5937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I got here by watching Johnny Carson shows with Steve Martin. Then Steve playing banjo with Earl Scruggs et al, then this popped up and it looked like fun. It was! Good, clean, fun! Thank you, from Ginny in Georgia.🌻

    • @marthadawson8954
      @marthadawson8954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice to hear how someone else got through a rabbit hole - I sometimes marvel at my paths.

    • @cathybailey2898
      @cathybailey2898 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My husband and I love loved it I haven't seen flat foot dancing in years I thought they were all wonderful! God blessings to all of you keep keep doing that good clean fun for Christian people I we just love it! 🙏🏻💜🇱🇷🌺🐱❤️🏄🏼‍♂️💐🙏🏻💜🙏🏻💜🙏🏻💯

  • @ByDesign333
    @ByDesign333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This expresses such a pure joy of country folk-life, it amazes me to no end...all ages no matter!

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke4862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I haven't had so much enjoyment in a long time! Could not stop smiling and tapping my toes! Hats off to all of you! Great dancing! Hope to see you again! Best Wishes to All!

  • @melaniewalker5226
    @melaniewalker5226 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I'm loving this, it's so nice to see people really injoying themselfs.

  • @williamkrejca4641
    @williamkrejca4641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Annili no. 9, does some many performances so well, whether it is singing, mandolin, fiddle, she is an artist at such a young age, part of The Burnett Sisters Band, a star shinning bright.

  • @samwgdavis
    @samwgdavis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Watching from Adelaide in South Australia, loved it and put a smile on my face.

  • @cynthiah.anderson7747
    @cynthiah.anderson7747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I was smiling the whole time with these beautiful people of all ages. Tapping and shuffling those wonderful feet the good Lord gave em. I love them all! 🤗😊

  • @5kollar7of26
    @5kollar7of26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This dancing is a direct import from the old country.
    Love this.

    • @aymnz1
      @aymnz1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Correct Scotland, Yorkshire Ireland then across to America, it is called clog dancing in the North of Britain

    • @laurenS88s
      @laurenS88s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@aymnz1 And Wales

    • @alanmyron2192
      @alanmyron2192 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes ancient people Celtic who to this day keep their language and culture alive and thriving

    • @DougieLink
      @DougieLink 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​@@aymnz1flat footing was from England not Scotland and is now from the United States. To be precise it came from Lancashire. Anyway not important.

  • @wzukr
    @wzukr ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I just stumbled by chance about this video. We don´t have this Bluegrass/clogging over here in Central Europe, we dance Waltz and Polka from Mozart, Schubert, Haydb, etc...
    But this is so much fun to watch, I think I`m already addicted, watched it several times! Thanks for your efforts and best regards from Austria!

    • @georgewheeler193
      @georgewheeler193 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watch the video..."Tap This" group with the song,"Honey I'm Good" winner of the 2018 championships, I believe..it's simply the best.check it out, and come to Tennessee! We have festivals with clogging and Bluegrass music allover the state.

  • @gabrielsandoval4994
    @gabrielsandoval4994 5 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    In Mexico this is called "Zapatear" and the wooden platform they're dancing on is called a "Tarima" very popular in the state of Michoacán. Its nice how they're keeping their traditions alive here.

    • @tropicalco2339
      @tropicalco2339 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Very neat.

    • @malinstella6965
      @malinstella6965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Pata Physics I Knew ignorance would soon raise its ugly head.

    • @mariawalker8403
      @mariawalker8403 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      jezebella38 totally 😂

    • @realhxq
      @realhxq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Source please?

    • @roancathy
      @roancathy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Pata Physics fuck you racist pig.

  • @helenalepp9288
    @helenalepp9288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love these folks! All of them total winners! Thanks friends ! You helped make my day

  • @martinacummins9105
    @martinacummins9105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I love it. nice to see local community events and tradition. keep it up.

  • @zswaves1958
    @zswaves1958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is GREAT.....good folk, having a great time, doesn’t get any better than this.

  • @general5104
    @general5104 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    THANK YOU FOR BRINGING BACK A BUNCH OF GOOD MEMORIES !
    I would say the flat-foot contest was a tie between the first and the last contestants. I used to barn-dance and clog, back a long-time ago, in my 20's & 30's. Me and my girlfriend won a bunch of contests. Pleasant memories.

  • @melaneephillips8721
    @melaneephillips8721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    And a hand to the musicians who did a fab job over and over!

  • @The50Fordman
    @The50Fordman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    We usually have cloggers at our annual family reunion. I love it. Keep the tradition alive.

    • @waydebrown5262
      @waydebrown5262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm all about, Keepin' tradition Alive!

    • @lindabogue4714
      @lindabogue4714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @georgeyoung1401
      @georgeyoung1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have relatives who not only compete but also teach clogging/flat-footin..

    • @rubyoconnell2529
      @rubyoconnell2529 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      May Our Lord and God of All,Bless our USA and its Good Traditions.@

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 50: Yes I like clog dancing too. I also like this - flatfoot dancing !!

  • @SwedeProof
    @SwedeProof 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I also have no idea how I got here, but very happy it popped up on YT! As a lifelong hoofer (tap dancer), I love, admire, and appreciate each performer, young and older, getting up there and showing us traditional flatfoot. This made my day!

  • @HW-vg3ju
    @HW-vg3ju 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank goodness for traditions! Oldies but goodies... so good to see people enjoying themselves

  • @mightymatze2335
    @mightymatze2335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I Love Folk Dances. Never Seen before. Looks very interessant. And i think it is absolute Hard for Knees and power legs. Great Dancers. Thanks and best regards from Germany!

  • @oldtimedrumcorps
    @oldtimedrumcorps 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    If these little ones dont bring a smile to your face check ya pulse . simple wholesome fun . God bless em .

  • @hetrodoxly1203
    @hetrodoxly1203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic, i can't keep my feet still watching this, love and appreciation from England.

  • @kennysherrill6542
    @kennysherrill6542 5 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    My family used to dance this way when I was a youngster, they are all gone now. An Old Marine🤓

    • @intergalacticinterloper5177
      @intergalacticinterloper5177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Kenny Sherrill I will bet it was wonderful to have witnessed!

    • @kennysherrill6542
      @kennysherrill6542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@intergalacticinterloper5177 Yes Bridget it was nice, as the years went by the young men went off to Vietnam an a few more years, like me went off to the Marine Corps. I meet my Cousin in training, 45 years later we're a bunch old guys and at family get togethers we talk about how it used to be.

    • @intergalacticinterloper5177
      @intergalacticinterloper5177 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kenny Sherrill that’s how I felt watching my parents pokes dance. It was like magic.

    • @nirmalapersaud7589
      @nirmalapersaud7589 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      .

    • @kennysherrill6542
      @kennysherrill6542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@intergalacticinterloper5177 Yes I'm glad you have fun with your family and always remember the good times, as time moves on you need to make good memories with your children. Take care Bridget, I like your name, it's cute.

  • @stevegold2672
    @stevegold2672 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Each one in their own right was a winner! Mom and all of her family were great dancers, such fun. My fondest memories.

  • @jamesmatthews2966
    @jamesmatthews2966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I love it brings back memories of when my daddy would dance for us what wonderful times

  • @susannahhart3946
    @susannahhart3946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I think it adds so much to the performance when the dancers look like they are enjoying themselves!! Facial expression is so important...it brings the audience alive when you smile and act like you love what you’re doing!! People enjoy it more and that’s the reason for dancing anyways...soo just a thought!! ☺️

    • @susannahhart3946
      @susannahhart3946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mango Roxx Thank you for all the information!! ☺️ I love it!! You were kind to share it with everyone...helps others to understand and hopefully lessen any negative prejudices held against a people who are so greatly misunderstood. ❤️

    • @susannahhart3946
      @susannahhart3946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mango Roxx You go Gramma Betty! PRETTY STATIONARY definitely has it’s place. Please do tell her I appreciate her time and effort in educating us and yours as well!! ❤️

    • @tranchedevie
      @tranchedevie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mango Roxx I'm so happy you shared and wish there was room and time for the whole letter!

  • @ez3817
    @ez3817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Why do people dislike seeing people having fun.... 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @johnritchie4801
      @johnritchie4801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ez because misery likes company
      I for am always happier watching videos like this
      Keep posting

    • @purplecabbage4406
      @purplecabbage4406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I know right. If they dont like it, they should just keep scrolling. Doesnt matter what style of dancing they're doing. They are having fun. That's all that matters

    • @vivlee3840
      @vivlee3840 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@purplecabbage4406 Exactly!

  • @sammyjo8109
    @sammyjo8109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I simply LOVED watching this!! They were all so very good. I especially appreciated the fact their were all age s represented showingthis dance is a family/community event. Thank you for sharing.

  • @florachildressEarth2Flo
    @florachildressEarth2Flo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love this, reminds me of my family in KY when I was a little girl.

  • @francieraymond
    @francieraymond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such simple down-home goodness! I enjoyed this so much I cried. And I'm not even American!

  • @helentrove620
    @helentrove620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I really enjoyed watching this, it made me smile...Brilliant! :)

  • @alanjohnston1
    @alanjohnston1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Love it Alan from Ireland

    • @beagledog2001
      @beagledog2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We love YOU for being here watching!

  • @tomwebb1083
    @tomwebb1083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was watching a video of Asleep at the Wheel doing Cotton Eyed Joe, and this came up next. Had to watch the entire thing. It’s been fun. That teenage girl can really stomp out a tune!

  • @ladycharsw
    @ladycharsw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for video from Oregon. I used to dance like this in my esrly 60's. My daughter Elizabeth too. She lives in Kentucky with her son , Kenny( my grandson) and his wife

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Novice watcher from Scotland and they were all superb especially the last two guys 👍👍👍

  • @karenschoonmaker6594
    @karenschoonmaker6594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Hey they are good number nine is the best the girl with the pink boots.

    • @skipdippity
      @skipdippity 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      14 wasn’t bad either. More tappin but good..!

    • @fredsullivan2777
      @fredsullivan2777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      She reminds me of Martha Spencer.

    • @rosemarykennedy5430
      @rosemarykennedy5430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Last 2 and the Jed Clampet looking old guy were the best. One of the boys was good too.

  • @laduke9876
    @laduke9876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I really enjoyed this, it was good to see so much interest by all age. ❤️

  • @timjohnson1199
    @timjohnson1199 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is good to see. All of them did a great job.

  • @brendabeggs563
    @brendabeggs563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Bored stiff and peering through the youtube rabbit hole, I ended up here and I tell ya what, best video I've watched in awhile that was really enjoyable to see so many having such a great time! Loved all the flatfooters dancing, too hard to choose just won, I'd give 'em all trophies and ribbons!
    One question though, why did some of 'em have on wet pants? I noticed on some of 'em, their pants from the calf down were wet.

    • @williamkrejca4641
      @williamkrejca4641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Noticed that, probably wet grass outside, walking form parking lot through a field to the tent, just guessing.

    • @joandeschamps6790
      @joandeschamps6790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm pretty sure it was raining! I saw some umbrellas passing by outside the tent; and the contestants have been entering through the visible tent flap. I suspect there were some puddles at this location.

    • @beagledog2001
      @beagledog2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here! Loved it, went down a youtube rabbit hole and here I am, too!

    • @kkormanik
      @kkormanik 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I noticed the wet pant cuffs too. Thought I was just seeing goofy or the lighting was the explanation. Great dancers and fun!

    • @keepitreal4072
      @keepitreal4072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe they had good 'ol games outside of the tent also. In the beautiful, moist, freshly mowed grass.

  • @MikeSmith-su8ee
    @MikeSmith-su8ee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Number 16 was really good.

  • @lcmmassa8571
    @lcmmassa8571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fabulous fun. Thank you all. Keep dancing!🙋‍♀️🍃

  • @johnparker4538
    @johnparker4538 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is what I love about the USA. Wish I could visit it and watch these good people live.

    • @dawn8542
      @dawn8542 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This American trying to figure out what feesh hell I stepped into.

  • @sandiesing8142
    @sandiesing8142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I enjoyed every minute of the video. I have been flatfooting since the 70's. I have seen alot of flatfooting (clogging) in my days. This was the first time I have ever seen people flatfooting in sneakers and boat shoes. It's amazing.

  • @andreabennington
    @andreabennington 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I don’t know what kind of dancing most of the contestants were doing, but finally got to see some great flatfootin’ with the final two contestants.

  • @star0084
    @star0084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never heard of this style of dance..but it looks like so much fun!

  • @debracollins6107
    @debracollins6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Use to go to the barn dances every Saturday night back in the day. This city girl learned to flatfoot real fast & looked forward to the weekends. Miss those day & those people.

  • @maggiemessenger7921
    @maggiemessenger7921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    First time I've watched this kind of dancing. Really tickled me. So many good dancers but I think Nelson, No. 11 has great potential.

  • @joseywales7930
    @joseywales7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    That was fricken awesome!

  • @thinkaboutit3366
    @thinkaboutit3366 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank u for this genuine entertainment 👍

  • @deb4754
    @deb4754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    #16 and #17 were really good! They all were and everybody having fun! Loved it!

  • @MasterofScrutiny
    @MasterofScrutiny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Besides the great dancing, I loved all the long braids.

  • @PitsTasteGood
    @PitsTasteGood 5 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    6:37 Every once in a while, people should dance so hard that they untie their shoes! It seems like its good medicine!!!

    • @beagledog2001
      @beagledog2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that's a great way to put it!

  • @karenwensel2881
    @karenwensel2881 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Contestant number 9 gets my vote!

    • @waydebrown5262
      @waydebrown5262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's hard to choose just one!....

  • @sandibaker5298
    @sandibaker5298 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I certainly don’t envy the judges! Some amazing talent in this video! I’m from Appalachia, VA; coal mining country and flatfooting is a standard!♥️
    Hats off to these amazing dancers!

  • @suleskos.2743
    @suleskos.2743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    omgosh those baby girls! curls bobbin up and down, feet movin along just havin a good time without a care in the world 😍

  • @freddurbin9106
    @freddurbin9106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The Cloggers did a great job, really enjoyed this dancing.

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fred: who was clogging ?? 🤔 This is flatfoot dancing. Go search clog dancing - Duh ...

  • @martnal
    @martnal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    All very good, but Jed Clampett on the Beverly Hillbillies is the best.

    • @klswalker5985
      @klswalker5985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      These dances were done for years in our family... Its sad that I never learned how myself.

    • @knighttuttruptuttrup8518
      @knighttuttruptuttrup8518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You gotta good point there.

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@klswalker5985 go to some shindigs. People will teach you. The thing is you can have fun just doing the basic step. And once you've got the basic step, you can add on other steps, little-by-little, just by watching what other people do.
      You cannot judge somebody in tight teach me that step you're doing. And I think if you're around a legendaria there are people who will classes.

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh Buddy Ebson ... wasn't that his name?

    • @janr4726
      @janr4726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Buddy Epson was a tap dancer; this is flat foot style. They are different styles of dancing.

  • @josevillanueva6992
    @josevillanueva6992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this because there's not rules or limited ages. Every body can have fun. Greetings from California. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mariaparker7545
    @mariaparker7545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    i would love to know who won.. My vote went to number 16.. So lovely to watch everyone having good clean fun!

    • @beverlycook8679
      @beverlycook8679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. 😀

    • @beverlycook8679
      @beverlycook8679 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. 😀

    • @margaretbedwell58
      @margaretbedwell58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine did too but thy were all great...for the guys. The girl with the long pig tails got my vote for the girls.

    • @patriciahenslee4575
      @patriciahenslee4575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought #9 & #16

  • @barbarellagb
    @barbarellagb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    16, 17, 9 top three for me. wish the others had footwear with leather soles and laces that stayed tied.

  • @superflaggirl1
    @superflaggirl1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome, it was fun to watch everyone! They did a great job!

  • @Peachy08
    @Peachy08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They were all great! I could watch this all day!

  • @kelleyhinsch5062
    @kelleyhinsch5062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved watching this type of Dancing..
    All ages.. Was so Fun to See..
    😍😍

  • @sarahmcgrady6748
    @sarahmcgrady6748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was so disappointed you didn’t show the top three in flat foot dancing. This is wonderful.

  • @user-yb3tr4lf5w
    @user-yb3tr4lf5w 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Loved it! Makes me miss Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival!

  • @eileenpower5254
    @eileenpower5254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the America I love.Simple lovely folks enjoying themselves.Genuine!

  • @maem9246
    @maem9246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏🎶👍👍🎶👏👏
    " Thanks so much for sharing this video with your viewers ! I'm enjoying this beautiful dance ! "

  • @SamtheMan0508
    @SamtheMan0508 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I enjoyed watching this very much!

  • @Ticklebiscuit
    @Ticklebiscuit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Found this love this wish I was there good luck and stay safe from the UK

  • @ravenwalkerrobison1380
    @ravenwalkerrobison1380 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    If #9's pigtails were to her knees just think how long her hair ACTUALLY is! Wow! Her feet movements weren't bad either!

    • @williamkrejca4641
      @williamkrejca4641 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And she also sings, plays mandolin and fiddle, million dollar smile!

    • @NicoleM2108
      @NicoleM2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@williamkrejca4641 She seemed like she enjoyed entertaining. She was good!

    • @williamkrejca4641
      @williamkrejca4641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@NicoleM2108 If you like her dancing, take a look at her playing videos with her 3 sisters, The Burnett Sisters Band, someone referred to them as "Sweet-As- Sugar Chemistry!!!

    • @NicoleM2108
      @NicoleM2108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@williamkrejca4641 Oh wow! I did a quick search of Burnett Sisters Band and came across this th-cam.com/video/v5H29Ux6338/w-d-xo.html What talent! And no special amplifiers, mics...nothing! Just having fun! They are terrific! Thank you for letting me know! Make me smile! :)

  • @areyouavinalaughisheavinal5328
    @areyouavinalaughisheavinal5328 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    highlight for me is 9:38 I love how Amy recognises someone in the audience with both a smile and a bit of dance flair at the same time. SHe did great. not in my top 4 but she did great and, technically , gets top spot by virtue of that grin/smile.

  • @senseimontenegro9703
    @senseimontenegro9703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They're all winners! They all did a great dance! Loved it!

  • @brinahix4307
    @brinahix4307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We used to do this a lot in our community here in Virginia.... I miss the fellowship so much!

  • @mermaidripples9302
    @mermaidripples9302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having so much funn watching this. Wonderful people!!!
    Such a treat to witness. Keep on Jeeping going. Thank You ❤️

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This came up on my feed and I'm sitting here watching the entire ding dang thang! Heck, I'd like to give it a go!! But for this contest I'd pick #16 Mr. Doyle for the win ad #14 Mr. Ratcliff as runner up.

  • @lindaterrell6104
    @lindaterrell6104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    My granddaddy called it “flatfootin”

    • @micheletulk403
      @micheletulk403 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So did my family

  • @regalsurvivor3418
    @regalsurvivor3418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful to see this as an American who loves his nation of birth. God bless everyone.

  • @absolutetruth568
    @absolutetruth568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Contestant 9 won! Contestant 1 was great too !

  • @faye493
    @faye493 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    #16 was good. They all are good

  • @snowwhite7571
    @snowwhite7571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏👏👏👏👏 That’s so much fun to watch!! Music and Dancing what more could you ask for! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @amandadonegan2137
    @amandadonegan2137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant lots of love from lreland 🇮🇪💚💛

  • @pamavery9352
    @pamavery9352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the fact men can dance to a beat!!!!!

  • @absolutetruth568
    @absolutetruth568 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Contestant 16 and 17 was clean and smooth!

  • @alohalivin556
    @alohalivin556 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aww little pink boots, a big hug from all of us to you!

  • @lavonb8108
    @lavonb8108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love love watching you all. 😁🐾💖

  • @Crtnmn
    @Crtnmn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    COME ON HOW MUCH DID I ENJOY THIS.....HOLYNESS

  • @yfa6244
    @yfa6244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The best entertainent was watching everyone exit the wrong way! Hardly a fail there! hahahah But very sweet and good footin'!