The goal of the Appalachian Heritage council is to provide entertainment that is traditional to the Appalachian Region. Some past events include Contra Dances, Square Dances, live bands, and Appalachian story tellers.Preservation of the traditions of the Appalachian Region is the focus of this council. Members will be asked to bring new and fresh ideas for entertainment as it relates to Appalachian heritage. Help plan the "Appalachian Heritage Festival" which featur es traditional Appalachian music, storytellers, etc.

Some of App Heritage's past events include bands like Nickel Creek and the Steep Canyon Rangers, lots of old-time music, contra, square, and traditional Appalachian dances, storytellers like Jim Lloyd, ballad singers such as Sheila Kay Adams, music and dance workshops, and much much more.

Appalachian Heritage
Chairperson: Trevor McKenzie
Meetings: Wednesdays @ 6 pm
Room: New River Room - Plemmons Student Union
Email: appheritage@appstate.edu

Coming Events:

Fall 2009 Contra Dance Dates:
October 2nd

It's that time once again to break out that hoop skirt and dancing shoes...it's time to dance! Beth Molaro is calling the moves as the Black Lick Plow Pushers play the tunes. Show up early and you can get your learn on with a Flatfooting workshop. Travis Anderegg leads the workshop that is set to start at 6:30pm. Remember to bring your shoes, a smile and your ID!

Admission is $4/students and $5/guests. Beginner dance at 7:30pm and the real deal begins at 8pm

October 23

This week's contra dance is a special one. It will benefit the Appalachian Studies Scholarship program. From 6-8pm, The Laurel Creek String Band will be offering up some tunes for a square dance. At 8pm, there is a Cake Walk where you, yes you, can win a cake! Finally, at 8:30pm, you better be ready to dance as Bob Kogut and The Kruger Brothers throw it down while Connie Carringer and Jesse Edgerton make the calls. Please come out and support The Appalachian Studies Scholarship Program and have lots of fun at the same time!!

Admission is $1 with a suggested donation

November 6

It's Contra dance night in Boone! If you were to only go to one contra dance this semester, this would be the one. Appalachian Heritage is bringing two special guests to the dance floor, Warren and Terry Doyle! These two will be making the calls as well as facilitating the Waltz workshop that will take place from 6-7:30pm. Music will be provided by "Hay for 3". Remember to bring your dancin shoes, your ID and a smile.

Admission is $4/students, $5/guests. Doors open at 6pm

November 20

Come out and lose a few pounds before your Thanksgiving feast! Phil Jamison will be making the calls as The New Southern Ramblers play the tunes. All the fun starts at 7pm! As always, the night starts out with a beginner lesson to be followed by the real deal. Bring your partner as this will be a night to remember!

Admission is $4 for students and $5 for guests

All dances offer a lesson for beginners at 7:30PM and dancing is from 8-11PM. The cost is $3 for students and $5 for the public unless otherwise advertised. All dances are in Legends. Please bring a picture ID.

Appalachian State Old-Time Fiddlers Convention: February 19 and 20, 2010

www.fiddle.apps.appstate.edu

Local Dancing:
http://www.boonecountrydancers.org/
http://www.historicjon...ncesociety.com/
Music, Art, Jams, and more:
http://www.watauga-arts.org/

App Heritage Contra Dances: Since contra dancing is not traditional to this region, Appalachian Heritage Council asks callers to include several traditional Appalachian dances throughout the evening. Not only is it is so important to make sure these dances are preserved, but they are also fun to do.