Record #:

14724

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

The 18th annual Asheville Mountain Dance and Folk Festival helps preserve the great reservoir of folk music and dance in the Southern Appalachians.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 21, Oct 1944, p1-2, 18-19, f

Subject(s):

Folk dancing; Folk music--Appalachian Region, Southern; Folk festivals--Asheville; Asheville Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

Record #:

31326

Author(s):

Abstract:

Folkmoot, in old English, is a meeting of the people. The second Folkmoot Festival, held in Haywood County, promotes cultural exchange by bringing together international performers who are dedicated to preservation of their native traditions in music and dance. The festival is held in August, and will feature Haywood County cloggers and folk musicians.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 17 Issue 7, July 1985, p14, il

Subject(s):

Folk festivals; Folk dancing

Record #:

31627

Author(s):

Payne, Peggy

Abstract:

Square dancing is still popular in North Carolina, with over one-hundred Western square dance clubs in the state. This article discusses various forms of square dancing, such as clogging and smooth dancing. A well-known dance resort is at Fontana Village, which offers workshops and training for callers.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 8 Issue 9, Sept 1976, p8-9, il, por

Subject(s):

Square dancing; Folk dancing; Fontana Resort (Fontana Village)

Record #:

36887

Author(s):

Smith, Leanne E.

Abstract:

Clogging in North Carolina originated in the western counties, but grew as college students took it up from seeing it at folk festivals. The Green Grass Cloggers were comprised of ECU students who won over audiences with their casual dress and spirited way of dancing.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 59 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2012, p26-35 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dance; Folk dancing; Folk festivals; Dance--clogging