Glimpse into Flatfoot Dance Contest Galax, VA 2022
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- 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.
No one flat-footed like Buddy Ebsen , Jed Clampett for those of you who don't remember.
Never knew that.. Always loved to watch him dance though..
@@noralee6787 It's interesting that when he did dance on the show , it was obvious all eyes were on Buddy .
I remember Jed dancing like this. I thought it was cool.
@308v8 *he could cut a rug for suuure ...
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.
I could've watched them all ❤️
Okay yeah I should probably go to sleep now.
I think a native American jingle dress dancer could win this easily. The style of dance has steps that are low to the ground as opposed to the fancy shawl style where the feet are higher off the ground
Wonderful to see people of all ages dancing.Preserving the traditions and having fun!
That elderly woman in the pink shirt should just win the contest for being able to move that way at her age!
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I agree she was my favorite and the cute little girl that only hopped up and down. 🤣❤️
@@texasgirl6000 #33 ... she was aDORable 🥰
tbh, if you watch as a child, it actually does look like hopping ... she was too cute
Se sure had the moves! I was so impressed!
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I love flat foot dancing my mom used to do it but she's gone now God rests her soul I miss her terribly!!
Awww you just brought years to my eyes. I lost my Mom in April. Miss her so very much!! The dancing is cool ❤️
Lost my mama in 2020. She loved to dance. God Bless Mamas!
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!
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."
SHOUT OUT TO THE MUSICIANS!!! God bless you all.
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🎶 🎵 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,
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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
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!
My thoughts exactly. I smiled ear to ear watching them enjoy the home town wholesome feeling
But this was recorded this year
@@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!
@@Mikaela777 Awesome that people still just live their lives freely. Until the next virus is pushed over the airwaves that is. Bless you
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. !!!!
Blue shirt and tan shorts , that mans got it!!!!
I would have to agree
Handsome too
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!
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. 💜💜💜💜
Traditions in America are beautiful!
Great fun! Love this, thanks for sharing! God Bless.
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.
You can see the Irish heritage coming out in that dance.
Love to see these traditions preserved, and all ages participating!
Best wishes from across the pond. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
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!.
Old D-Ray White would be proud to see this still happening today!
But there is no comparison to what he and Jesco did/do and these folks!
Everyone did great ! 18 was the winner to me
I agree..all very good but 18 was really good..
yes, ma'am ...
style and personality ...
He was great,I enjoyed everybody but he had something extra special going on.
Never heard of flatfoot dancing….we call it buck dancing here in Mississippi. Liked the older lady best.
We do in Alabama too
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.
Nice to see local cultures beings celebrated.
This is my first time ever experiencing something like this. Looks pretty fun and glad many people are still engaging in the culture.
My mom danced this. She was born in Ky. She loved this music. ❤️ RIP 🙏 😢💔
@Kathy Paley Thank you so much. 🙏🤗❤️
I'm sure 18 probably one but I liked the first lady in the pink pants and blue shirt.
Looks like a lot of fun!
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 😎
gotta say ... 18 rocked it ! ... but ...
oh, sweet little miss 33 ...
she's watched it, she felt it , she interpreted it ... darling 🥰
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.!!!!!!
Granny was great
I enjoyed watching this! I was looking for a recipe but TH-cam 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.
Never heard of it,,but I lovvvee it..and the heritage of the dance.and oh yeah..the people too.
I love the fiddler’s convention! If you’ve never been, plan on attending next year. Galax is beautiful too.
Some of them look like they were doing the Cotton Eyed Joe instead of the flat foot
Dad gum hillbillies
I liked them all. Each one was unique.
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
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well ... come on down ...
or up or over or however you have to go to get here ...
the most welcoming parts of the USA 💙❤️💙
I wish I was young again. Just loved dancing
I like number 18 theBest
Hell yea I live in blfd WV wish I'd known about this
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
Have never seen or heard of this before. How cool is this? Thankyou!
Woo go granny go! (Pink outfit)....all were good
I’m so happy this popped up on my feed and I had the sense to click on it!!!😊❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU….so enjoyed!!!!
I knew Susan was going to throw down as soon as she walked out 😂
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".
Thanks for posting loved watching them all.
They’re so cute 🥰 such beautiful souls enjoying good clean wholesome fun!!! Everyone wins 😊
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!
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. 🙂💖
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.
Hi, Kimberly - Check out the origins of and differences between various forms of clogging such as "buck dancing" and "flat foot"
So much fun!!
It’s a great tradition. I didn’t know about it until I moved into Appalachia.
@@lifeofjoy9404 Joy, definitely am going to check it out. Thank you.
Get it Granny
Seeing this made me think of my mom. She would of enjoyed this. She loved to dance.
I just knew #1 would be a character😂❤
I love it, I'd like to watch you guys dance one day in person 👍🏽...love it 💚
Yes there was some one that flat footed better than Buddy Ebsen and that was grandpa Casey
valid point lol
Geedee geedeyah thats some gut ten mighty stepping 'aint it cousin ' yeeper' I am an Appalachian mountain cuban hillbily
This dancing CALLS to ME…I LOVE that all ages can do this…. ❤️❤️👍🏼👍🏼👣👠
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 🇮🇪 ❤
What fun!!! Some of them are so smooth that it doesn't look real. I loved them all.
Just love this
I love them all!!!❤
Heeee haw tha thar is a good ol hootnholler. Needn a bit of moonshine with the flat footen
@Death Probe Productions *and that's why flat footin' is perfect ! ...
maintaining a steady drinkin' arm while dancin' like a fool 😂 yee haw
Wow so much fun,never seen this kinda dance😃👋🏼
Love it ❤️ great musicians and dancers... just wish that women would remember to wear a good support bra when they're performing in public . ❤️
My granny was the best flat footer. I loved to watch her.
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.
sounds like me!!!
I like the lady in pink pants the best ❤️💃
That Cowboy has some fancy footwork.
The guy in the blue shorts and khaki shorts had it perfect
Donde es y en que fecha se hace el festival
How do I find out a schedule for these activities and the stated that they are in?
Susan Blankenship’s a legend
Wonderful....
Love.
The lady in pink is amazing.
I would do this but only after a 12 pack !
And wearing my boots!
Brian is havin fun.
38 won imo. She did great. 🥳🥳
❤ Adorable! 👍😎✊
Having been born in downtown Galax, in early fifties, and having lived on hill just above OFC, it stirs memories here in 2024, although I haven't lived in Galax for 6 decades. My great-grandfather and great-great grand-father actually ran a horse-care/leather making/repair shop, from circa 1830's> 1930's on the very land the OFC is held on!!
so stomping roachs and running in place ... ok
Better than that twerking crap!
It kinda looks like a precursor to shuffling (Party Rock Anthem).
ALWAYS HUG A
MUSICIAN, THEY NEVER GET TO DANCE! 😆 SHOUT OUT TO GREAT DANCERS. I LOVE IT.
1. Stop looking at your feet
2. Stop hopping up and down, and nothing more
These people need SERIOUS lessons from Jesco!
Love this flatfooting ,Iv ben at it since before Iwas 10 ,love it so much ,hope iget to do avideo ,Y'all keep dancing !!
Alsome
awesome 😎 🥰
Sorry but this video just popped up and I am not sure what flat foot dancing is and I am wondering why people are cheering the people dancing ? Is this a difficult dance to do because everyone kind of does the same thing ? I'm just unaware of this dancing
those kids were enjoying themsleves so much. It's a lot better than playing on a game boy all day. It would seem that age or size makes no difference.
Love this
I went to Oak Hill Academy...not far from there. Good folks for sure.
amazing how many ways humans can entertain themselves :)
apart from being one of the most violent species, we are the most fun loving as well :)
That little boy and #38 were very good. But you've got to give the old lady kudos! I wonder how they judge it?
Not sure if it is just my imagination but there seems more than a passing resemblance between this style of dancing and the Crip Walk?
Who was that guy I think his name was Jericho White he was a good dancer but I don’t know what his dance type was called it kind of looked like tap dancing?
So this what the deacons been doing up in the church. flatfoot dance
Omg number 16 was one of my teachers in high school!
Same as clogging? I'm not sure. Wish i could do it!