Oldtime Dance Party at Augusta Heritage Center

[@wlkerns]

Yeah, Rhiannon won that flatfoot contest dancing BAREFOOTED. Could hardly believe my eyes. Also, I played banjo in her class that performed earlier at the same pavillion. Remember us as the "belly-dancing banjo players?" She is a very talented artist-- dancer, singer, instrumentalist.

[@joanr3189]

I love watching these videos where all the attention is directed to the feet. Marvellous skills!

[@avinita]

I watched this with a big smile in my face from start to finish, what a wonderful and joyful dance.

[@johnmccann5477]

you just can't help but smile

[@deanbishop6399]

avinita m

[@bigbobg8091]

I've lost track of how many times I've watched this video. Love it.

[@dennisedmiston5952]

I can't keep track of how many times I've watched this too. A lot.

[@pomomary]

They were all great and give them much applause for getting out there and dancing. Really loved the lady in the red shirt's style though. She was one I particularly enjoyed. Looks like some good ol' fashioned fun.

[@wlkerns]

This is part of Oldtime Week at the Augusta Heritage Center. It comes during the first full week in August. It is not a spectator program but one for students of any age. They offer courses in banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle and dulcimer-- at different levels. Flatfoot dancing is very popular. There are other theme weeks at Augusta, such as Cajun, Swing, Blues, Guitar, Vocal,Irish, Bluegrass and Folk Arts. Do a GOOGLE search for Augusta Heritage Center for details on each week.

[@samiamisme]

Oh I wished I lived there! What fun! In my younger days I was a contemporary and ballet dancer but I love all kinds of dance. Thanks to a debilitating disease I had to stop but still watch it every day in one form or another. I find I still choreograph in my head when I hear music. I watched this over and over and even moved a little in my chair. At least I can dance in my mind! There's so much joy here! 😁

[@About2Rain]

It Just Dosen't Get Any Better Than This!

[@krakatoa1200]

I love watching this, I'm Welsh and wondered if there were standard steps that the dancers learn to start with, and them make up their own steps as they get better.

[@ottlakerambler]

I witnessed the Dance Party last year at Augusta (Davis & Elkins College, WV). Rhiannon Giddens (of The Carolina Chocolate Drops) won... and the other dancers were as good as the ones you see above! Fun stuff. Thanks again, Wilmer (and thanks to About2Rain for sharing).

[@luckylyerly]

The girl in the pink dress is Karel Hendee, She also plays banjo and bass. She is an awesome dancer, and is my fiance! Lucky me!

[@myers569]

this is truly wonderfull, I had a smile on my face the whole time as I thought "this is what life is all about" everybodky looked so happy. thank you for sharing this video, and greetings from Puerto Rico.

[@hildakane9600]

Absolutely fantastic guys, so enjoy watching this, good luck from Hilda, Co Roscommon, Ireland 👍👍

[@hortencia5463]

One of my favorites i listen to it every day . Thanks.

[@geraldmiller8973]

most kids today would not have the guts to learn to dance this way. from a group of so called amateurs the music was great. glad this still exists in the usa.

[@pepepepito623]

Y don't know...but the smell of those hairy,sweaty . . . revived the old gents..

[@ScottFichter]

I grew up in the country. Now the city is growing around me. This video makes me want to move back to my roots.

[@josephbias2501]

Oh wow this brings back so many memories. My dance partner and I use to teach a Zydeco Dance Class there in the late 90's early 2000's during Creole/Cajun week. I really miss this place.

[@gunnerlogan4664]

i realize it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream new series online ?

[@carolynpetersmichener6377]

Great to see it on video, better LIVE, come to Augusta Heritage Center!

[@Electra225]

What a great video! Everyone having fun; I always say that things done in a group are the best. Cannot get enough of watching these great gatherings of people who love to dance. Really boosts my soul and my spirit. Thanks for putting this up for us to enjoy.

[@Titan12328]

This video never gets old, thanks Wilmer!

[@CadillacL]

This is how old-time dancin should be done :)

[@lemfarba4827]

I could watch this dancing and listen to this music all day.

[@randomguy5704]

Such a beautiful art form.

[@graemewilliams1308]

I'm down under but I feel like I belong there, must be my Scots Irish Ulster blood. Fantastic dancers & music, that's what I call living & age is no barrier.

[@RayBthesecond]

What a grand time.I enjoyed your music and your dancing.

[@aokateoleary]

Wow, this really takes me back to the times I was there on that very porch. Maybe the early to mid 1990s, in a previous life, when I was a fiddler's wife. What a gorgeous thing you have in the Augusta festival. While I don't miss that fiddler ex-husband, I do miss such moments from that time in my life.

[@jimhussey7088]

Love the simplicity

[@Dazzy1224]

I did know anything about Old time Dance. This was very nice.

[@CadillacL]

THIS IS AWESOME! Good-Down-Home Mountian dancing. I'd love to see more.

[@thecowbox]

This is my favourite video on the internet :)

[@rogeredwards4510]

You go brings back memorieslove it

[@vickiwalden]

phill agnew mine too.

[@rockabyesarojane]

One of my favorite places to be on planet Earth! That porch has seen some of the most talented people in the world and yet only a lucky few even knows about it. I am grateful that I am one of the lucky few that's been there. This video shows how life is supposed to be, simple & fun. Cousin Dave O--'-~

[@survivingchicago5797]

You know what folks, it was a great country and we had one hell of a run……no regrets!!!!!

[@Nicoleclog]

I love it.....reminds me when we were young at my mom and dad house =)

[@nowvoyagerNE]

wow 12 years ago...that was fantastic!

[@Peter4253]

Simply fabulous to see people having such fun😁

[@buckshot_honeymoon]

How inspiring! I wanna learn! That looks so fun!

[@lovingtheoldtunes]

Great party! Wonderful dancers!

[@hortencialira8315]

I've been looking for this particular music and I just couldn't find it but finally I found it . Couldn't remember the name....

[@Cliffbrock]

It gets no better than this. Big time awesome and lots of fun. Thank you Donna for sharing this. 5 star video and all ! --:)Rod

[@muie5]

What fun they are having; all u need to party is good music, the dancing and fun will follow.

[@QuartetmanIA]

What a rich heritage we Americans have. These people are cool. May clogging be with us forever!

[@doriskirkland9864]

QuartetmanIA 6

[@laslohorvat6600]

Ahh yes plz lovely heritage thanks to u all

[@vernakish239]

OMG... I love this.... how fun !!

[@martinwyatt6390]

Older guys can have fun to, wish we had that over here in Wales uk

[@jzwillows]

Incredible - so many excellent dancers!

[@About2Rain]

Sounds like just what the Doctor ordered. No spectating for me. I'm a participator! I hope to see ya'all soon! Thank you for the info my friend.

[@eraumavezpiracicaba6804]

simple and beautiful !

[@draxxarmictlantecuhtli9916]

3:04 bluejeans girl - the best. Not much but she nailed it. Look at the arms in the moves. But... my eye is on girl #1 in the red shirt. OMG.

[@crackinthesky]

AWESOME! Thank you.

[@sheilabarron7206]

Just makes me Smile and Laugh their just having a Good ol time Love it ✌️♥️

[@beboboymann3823]

This is amazing. Good job folks.

[@lenoxchew4732]

WOW!!! So awesome... I LOVE THE SOUTH!!!

[@johnprovince5304]

Real people, real music

[@ClutchFan]

What a fun video. Makes me smile. :)

[@chessfun]

great,,,thanks for sharing that with us...

[@mariano697]

bellissima festa! mi piacerebbe tantissimo partecipare ad una festa così

[@kennethrobinson11231]

The woman in the red has my vote. Smooth

[@fredkoning]

Love it! Thanks for posting!

[@shodanart]

The girl dancing in the pink dress #1 !! 💖

[@nancyhowden1677]

Loving it

[@jtls8]

People enjoying life; it makes me enjoy it a little more. Thank you for posting. Thank you Bill(ginmillsinger)for sending

[@RoyFive]

The song is Ragtime Annie. Love it.

[@CadillacL]

Makes me smile.

[@Ottawarocket]

Love this video..Great music and dancing..I got my toes a tapping thanks to Donna for sending this video : ) Rocket

[@campb450]

This looks like a lot of fun

[@karlmawby2921]

Awesome times everyone smilling, everybody Dance.....

[@elbertderf803]

trance music..love it..

[@gingermc2]

Awesome! Looks like such fun!

[@naomiinfoley]

Good...Clean...Fun! Wonderful!

[@thewatchman6074]

That gal in the red was born to dance.

[@230abcdefghi]

So cool!

[@timcampbellart]

The girl in the blue skirt kills it!

[@rodbrock4759]

That looks like fun !

[@A1BRICKKIE]

In England we do what we call northern soul dancing type it in and you,ll see how similar it is with different music very good dancing though

[@MrStevo635]

Thanks, I'm going to learn that one!

[@cavecanem7075]

Americans dance Thanks and RockOn!

[@ritabeazley6746]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@bottomsupbass]

that looks like uncle louie. i thinknits him dancing near the end. hes my wifes side of the family and quite famous here in wv for oldtime dance and calling dances

[@OneStringGuitarKing]

Well, fill my ears with honey and stick my head in an antpile!

[@elliotportner8020]

Fabulous

[@stevenforman3044]

beautiful vid. :)

[@MrATN800]

1:34 "THAT'S MAH GIRL" Goddamit Greg

[@cliffordparmeter6940]

wow that nice girl with red top is a good dancer , I live in Canada I do not think that we have dancing like that in Canada to bad I really like it..Kinburn Canada.

[@321minder]

awesome, such fun!

[@brendawatts5449]

I miss clogging...Had a lot of fun...

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

I subbed! This is Wonderful!

[@elizabethfarrell9650]

Wonderful.

[@wlkerns]

Looking forward to seeing you at Augusta on 2-9, 2009. FUN, FUN. Do a UTube search of "Jam at 2008 old time week at Augusta" for another HOT video of porch music. I saw it but didn't have video with me.

[@bruiser6135]

Dude this is groovie different type dancing 💃 man big like I support you good stuff dam 👍👍👍👍🤣🙀👏👏👏👏

[@TERUKO5]

This is great! It looks like everyone is having a super time. Thanks to About2Rain for sending. 5*****

[@bofts]

Pretty damn good

[@JoseloGomezEA20101944]

Esto es RAGTIME ANNIE!!!!, ...la JOY RIVERBANK´S lo tocará en RANCHO CLUB, el 19 de marzo . Chicas y muchachos de ALABAMA e invitados, a prepararse!!!, tendremos A LOT OF FUN!!!! Los esperamos!!!

[@dsmith1543]

OG shufflers!

[@methesponge]

that one gal was moonwalkin like crazy

[@greenpowernow]

That is the master himself, Gerry Milnes

[@1510Ronald]

I can look it each day -

[@JohnLumpp]

Makes me want to get both of my left feet up on the stage

[@finbarmaguire5668]

love this dancing but where is it ???? il come next year love ya ireland,xxxx

[@crescente845]

Elkins, West Virginia - US

[@BrianHorsman]

Nice rendition of Ragtime Annie

[@killergriller]

i find this style of dancing sexier than half naked pole dancers! call me crazy or Appalachian!

[@waltbraden9705]

MOON SHINE ALL AROUND

[@battlehrfred]

ITS CALLED FUNNNNN..SWEEEEET