INCREDIBLE FEETS is a music and dance revue that celebrates the world of percussive dance. This engaging show introduces the audience to traditional percussive dances from Ireland, England, South Africa, Canada and the American South as well as hamboning, hoofin', and early jazz tap. The influences of these joyful traditions also come together in original, innovative pieces choreographed by Footworks. With up to six dancers and three musicians, this is a full-scale stage production for large halls and festivals. When budgets allow, guest artists native to the individual traditions expand the Company. Smaller versions of INCREDIBLE FEETS also take the audience on a whirlwind tour of percussive dance. With a range of four to eight performers, this allows you to tailor the production to fit your facility and budget. Back to Top

WORKSHOPS & MASTER CLASSES
Footworks’ mission is partly to make dance accessible and enjoyable to anyone, whether you are a beginner or a highly trained dancer who has yet to experience tradition-based percussive dance forms. Class material is custom designed for every level: dance studios; recreational or semi-professional groups; college dance departments; and professional companies. In addition to years of experience and first rate teaching skills, Footworks imparts the concept of dance as cultural expression, within a historical context.

Workshops varying in length are also offered to general audiences of all ages and capabilities, including instruction in: the classic rhythms and distinguishing characteristics of Southern Appalachian clogging; contemporary clogging; French Canadian, Cape Breton and Irish stepdance; South African Boot Dance; Irish country sets, ceili dance and old-time waltzes; beginning or intermediate swing and Cajun; as well as hambone, tap, and creative improvisation. Back to Top

THE COMMUNITY RHYTHM PROJECT grew out of founding director Eileen Carson Schatz’s twenty plus years of presenting outreach programming in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Every school year Ms. Carson seeks funding to provide Footworks performances and residencies to schools, recreation centers, and senior centers whose students or participants may not otherwise have very much opportunity to experience the live arts and dance instruction. Funding has been provided by the Maryland State Arts Council, The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Parole Rotary and private donors. Most recently the residencies have been conducted at four Title One schools in Annapolis working with students in the ACCESS after school programs. Back to Top