Flatfoot Dance Contest (preliminary) @ Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention

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  • @wagonsworld9592
    @wagonsworld9592 3 года назад +145

    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 года назад +7

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

    • @grantmourning189
      @grantmourning189 3 года назад +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 года назад +11

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

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 3 года назад +6

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

    • @shalynn2577
      @shalynn2577 3 года назад +10

      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 года назад +245

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

    • @wonderbread4280
      @wonderbread4280 3 года назад +7

      The girl in pink boots better have won

    • @cynthiabruce3676
      @cynthiabruce3676 3 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +3

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

  • @lesliesmith5797
    @lesliesmith5797 4 года назад +90

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

    • @tedc7714
      @tedc7714 Год назад +1

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

  • @kerstinberg6217
    @kerstinberg6217 4 года назад +426

    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 года назад +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 года назад +2

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

    • @douggodfrey6521
      @douggodfrey6521 3 года назад +6

      Let Your Light Shine .

    • @conniechilders5857
      @conniechilders5857 3 года назад +3

      Amen

    • @kyriedustin4619
      @kyriedustin4619 3 года назад +1

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

  • @phyllisanngodfrey6137
    @phyllisanngodfrey6137 3 года назад +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 года назад +8

      Best wishes from Ukraine!

    • @albertriley9581
      @albertriley9581 2 года назад +3

      Yes yes yes

    • @albertriley9581
      @albertriley9581 2 года назад +6

      Clean fun

    • @barbaralewis3281
      @barbaralewis3281 2 года назад +3

      @@pavelvictorov4588 best wishes to Ukraine!

    • @laurenS88s
      @laurenS88s 11 месяцев назад

      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?

  • @Tweetycew1
    @Tweetycew1 2 года назад +85

    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 2 года назад +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. 🙂

  • @Cindi1161
    @Cindi1161 5 лет назад +72

    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 😊

  • @ncredbird3998
    @ncredbird3998 4 года назад +32

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

  • @karenrollins1469
    @karenrollins1469 5 лет назад +248

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

  • @MrStupidHead
    @MrStupidHead 4 года назад +432

    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 года назад +17

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

    • @xfactor7581
      @xfactor7581 4 года назад +6

      Amen!

    • @moonoggin
      @moonoggin 4 года назад +7

      That wood was kindly rubbery

    • @tonnymalero6316
      @tonnymalero6316 4 года назад +5

      @@moonoggin And your real name is Karen?

    • @shannonbaginsky497
      @shannonbaginsky497 4 года назад +6

      Awesome

  • @ByDesign333
    @ByDesign333 2 года назад +34

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

  • @general5104
    @general5104 8 месяцев назад +6

    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.

  • @janielangley5673
    @janielangley5673 4 года назад +38

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

  • @litebrite3030
    @litebrite3030 3 года назад +48

    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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +7

      @@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 Год назад

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

    • @JMA864
      @JMA864 Год назад +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.

  • @ginny5937
    @ginny5937 3 года назад +16

    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 года назад +3

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

    • @cathybailey2898
      @cathybailey2898 2 года назад +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! 🙏🏻💜🇱🇷🌺🐱❤️🏄🏼‍♂️💐🙏🏻💜🙏🏻💜🙏🏻💯

  • @my2cents2u
    @my2cents2u 5 лет назад +260

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

    • @krystibrice8947
      @krystibrice8947 4 года назад +8

      my2cents2u same for me!

    • @hobiecat901
      @hobiecat901 4 года назад +3

      Me to hahahahaha, Fun to watch.

    • @wiwatowski
      @wiwatowski 4 года назад +2

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

    • @mariawalker8403
      @mariawalker8403 4 года назад +4

      Totally! Where am I?

    • @maryk6149
      @maryk6149 4 года назад

      Ok

  • @melaniewalker5226
    @melaniewalker5226 4 года назад +70

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

  • @samwgdavis
    @samwgdavis 3 года назад +12

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

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke4862 4 года назад +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!

  • @williamkrejca4641
    @williamkrejca4641 4 года назад +38

    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.

  • @helenalepp9288
    @helenalepp9288 2 года назад +18

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

  • @5kollar7of26
    @5kollar7of26 4 года назад +18

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

    • @aymnz1
      @aymnz1 4 года назад +4

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

    • @laurenS88s
      @laurenS88s 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@aymnz1 And Wales

    • @alanmyron2192
      @alanmyron2192 11 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @darkmysterytemple
      @darkmysterytemple 9 месяцев назад +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.

  • @johnparker4538
    @johnparker4538 2 месяца назад +2

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

    • @dawn8542
      @dawn8542 2 месяца назад

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

  • @theliftexpert
    @theliftexpert 3 года назад +91

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

    • @kathiebarker9654
      @kathiebarker9654 3 года назад +6

      Yes indeed 😊👍

    • @lenorecanze395
      @lenorecanze395 3 года назад +2

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

    • @davenorth8922
      @davenorth8922 3 года назад +3

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

  • @martinacummins9105
    @martinacummins9105 5 лет назад +58

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

  • @jamesmatthews2966
    @jamesmatthews2966 4 года назад +16

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

  • @ScratchyBaws
    @ScratchyBaws Месяц назад +2

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

  • @gabrielsandoval4994
    @gabrielsandoval4994 5 лет назад +155

    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.

  • @cynthiah.anderson7747
    @cynthiah.anderson7747 2 года назад +22

    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! 🤗😊

  • @SwedeProof
    @SwedeProof 4 года назад +8

    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!

  • @The50Fordman
    @The50Fordman 5 лет назад +48

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

    • @waydebrown5262
      @waydebrown5262 3 года назад +3

      I'm all about, Keepin' tradition Alive!

    • @lindabogue4714
      @lindabogue4714 3 года назад +1

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    • @georgeyoung1401
      @georgeyoung1401 2 года назад +1

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

    • @rubyoconnell2529
      @rubyoconnell2529 2 года назад

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

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 2 года назад +1

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

  • @oldtimedrumcorps
    @oldtimedrumcorps 5 лет назад +24

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

  • @stevegold2672
    @stevegold2672 5 лет назад +8

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

  • @HW-vg3ju
    @HW-vg3ju 3 года назад +6

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

  • @ladycharsw
    @ladycharsw 3 года назад +2

    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

  • @helentrove620
    @helentrove620 5 лет назад +24

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

  • @zswaves1958
    @zswaves1958 4 года назад +6

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

  • @kennysherrill6542
    @kennysherrill6542 5 лет назад +100

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

    • @intergalacticinterloper5177
      @intergalacticinterloper5177 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @kennysherrill6542
      @kennysherrill6542 4 года назад +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 года назад +7

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

    • @nirmalapersaud7589
      @nirmalapersaud7589 4 года назад

      .

    • @kennysherrill6542
      @kennysherrill6542 4 года назад +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.

  • @amandadonegan2137
    @amandadonegan2137 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant lots of love from lreland 🇮🇪💚💛

  • @melaneephillips8721
    @melaneephillips8721 2 года назад +9

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

  • @wzukr
    @wzukr 2 года назад +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 Год назад +4

      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.

  • @mightymatze2335
    @mightymatze2335 4 года назад +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!

  • @francieraymond
    @francieraymond 3 года назад +4

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

  • @hetrodoxly1203
    @hetrodoxly1203 3 года назад +3

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

  • @lcmmassa8571
    @lcmmassa8571 3 года назад +14

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

  • @Earth2Flo-v6f
    @Earth2Flo-v6f 3 года назад +8

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

  • @josevillanueva6992
    @josevillanueva6992 3 года назад +2

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

  • @Ticklebiscuit
    @Ticklebiscuit 4 года назад +2

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

  • @karenschoonmaker6594
    @karenschoonmaker6594 5 лет назад +72

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

    • @skipdippity
      @skipdippity 4 года назад +1

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

    • @fredsullivan2777
      @fredsullivan2777 3 года назад

      She reminds me of Martha Spencer.

    • @rosemarykennedy5430
      @rosemarykennedy5430 3 года назад +2

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

  • @susannahhart3946
    @susannahhart3946 5 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад

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

  • @kristinemiddleton7665
    @kristinemiddleton7665 3 года назад +2

    This Will Be The New Thing On Our Property Up North Mi.. been Doing The Flatfoot Dance Whole Life.

  • @sammyjo8109
    @sammyjo8109 5 лет назад +36

    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.

  • @laduke9876
    @laduke9876 5 лет назад +24

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

  • @ez3817
    @ez3817 5 лет назад +63

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

    • @johnritchie4801
      @johnritchie4801 4 года назад +7

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

    • @purplecabbage4406
      @purplecabbage4406 4 года назад +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 года назад +2

      @@purplecabbage4406 Exactly!

  • @deb4754
    @deb4754 3 года назад +4

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

  • @PitsTasteGood
    @PitsTasteGood 5 лет назад +84

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

  • @alanjohnston1
    @alanjohnston1 4 года назад +28

    Love it Alan from Ireland

    • @beagledog2001
      @beagledog2001 4 года назад +1

      We love YOU for being here watching!

  • @martnal
    @martnal 4 года назад +22

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

    • @klswalker5985
      @klswalker5985 3 года назад +4

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

    • @knighttuttruptuttrup8518
      @knighttuttruptuttrup8518 2 года назад +2

      You gotta good point there.

    • @kaleidoscope8743
      @kaleidoscope8743 2 года назад +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 года назад +2

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

    • @janr4726
      @janr4726 2 года назад +1

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

  • @tomwebb1083
    @tomwebb1083 4 года назад +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!

  • @star0084
    @star0084 3 года назад +6

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

  • @MasterofScrutiny
    @MasterofScrutiny 5 лет назад +12

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

  • @timjohnson1199
    @timjohnson1199 4 года назад +14

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

  • @sandibaker5298
    @sandibaker5298 2 года назад +2

    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!

  • @maggiemessenger7921
    @maggiemessenger7921 5 лет назад +16

    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.

  • @thinkaboutit3366
    @thinkaboutit3366 4 года назад +16

    Thank u for this genuine entertainment 👍

  • @MikeSmith-su8ee
    @MikeSmith-su8ee 5 лет назад +17

    Number 16 was really good.

  • @regalsurvivor3418
    @regalsurvivor3418 2 года назад +2

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

  • @brendabeggs563
    @brendabeggs563 4 года назад +46

    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 года назад +6

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

    • @joandeschamps6790
      @joandeschamps6790 4 года назад +6

      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 года назад +4

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

    • @kkormanik
      @kkormanik 3 года назад +4

      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 года назад +2

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

  • @pamavery9352
    @pamavery9352 3 года назад +4

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

  • @barbarellagb
    @barbarellagb 4 года назад +20

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

  • @kelleyhinsch5062
    @kelleyhinsch5062 3 года назад +2

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

  • @vivlee3840
    @vivlee3840 4 года назад

    I have absolutely no idea how I ended up here but loved every second of it! Yahoo...!

  • @andreabennington
    @andreabennington 5 лет назад +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.

  • @mariaparker7545
    @mariaparker7545 4 года назад +11

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

  • @snowwhite7571
    @snowwhite7571 3 года назад +1

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

  • @debracollins6107
    @debracollins6107 3 года назад +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.

  • @sandiesing8142
    @sandiesing8142 5 лет назад +6

    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.

  • @suleskos.2743
    @suleskos.2743 4 года назад +22

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

  • @Peachy08
    @Peachy08 3 года назад +1

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

  • @superflaggirl1
    @superflaggirl1 5 лет назад +10

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

  • @freddurbin9106
    @freddurbin9106 3 года назад +8

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

    • @joline2730
      @joline2730 2 года назад

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

  • @ravenwalkerrobison1380
    @ravenwalkerrobison1380 4 года назад +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 года назад +4

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

    • @NicoleM2108
      @NicoleM2108 3 года назад +2

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

    • @williamkrejca4641
      @williamkrejca4641 3 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @maem9246
    @maem9246 4 года назад +1

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

  • @lindaterrell6104
    @lindaterrell6104 5 лет назад +30

    My granddaddy called it “flatfootin”

  • @karenwensel2881
    @karenwensel2881 5 лет назад +14

    Contestant number 9 gets my vote!

  • @areyouavinalaff
    @areyouavinalaff 4 года назад +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.

  • @user-yb3tr4lf5w
    @user-yb3tr4lf5w 5 лет назад +13

    Loved it! Makes me miss Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival!

  • @SamtheMan0508
    @SamtheMan0508 6 лет назад +21

    I enjoyed watching this very much!

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 4 года назад +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.

  • @eileenpower5254
    @eileenpower5254 2 года назад

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

  • @mariemorris7031
    @mariemorris7031 4 года назад

    Love this!!!!! huuuray.......glad I found this......Thanks!!!!

  • @yfa6244
    @yfa6244 3 года назад +5

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

  • @joseywales7930
    @joseywales7930 5 лет назад +36

    That was fricken awesome!

  • @mermaidripples9302
    @mermaidripples9302 2 года назад +1

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

  • @jemreandeau3583
    @jemreandeau3583 3 года назад +2

    Everyone of them is fantastic and they were having such fun, love it.

  • @MARY-px3vw
    @MARY-px3vw 3 года назад +8

    God Bless all of us! I'm with Wagons World- flatfooten' to the kitchen.

  • @sarahmcgrady6748
    @sarahmcgrady6748 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @brinahix4307
    @brinahix4307 3 года назад +1

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

  • @senseimontenegro9703
    @senseimontenegro9703 4 года назад +7

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

  • @faye493
    @faye493 5 лет назад +10

    #16 was good. They all are good