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Footworks’ Keeping the Beat!

Date: Sept 05, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM

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Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble presents the power, rhythm, and joy of percussive dance, bringing to life the rich multicultural roots of American music and movement. Driven by live music, this high-energy performance features a dynamic blend of percussive styles — from French Canadian step dance and South African gumboot to tap, Appalachian clogging, and hambone — woven together in a dynamic rhythmic journey. Come and join us for this interactive and educational performance and you’ll find yourself tapping your feet, clapping along, and fully immersed in the joyful energy of percussive dance.

Celebrating over 45 years as a performing arts ensemble, Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble is an internationally recognized, roots-based music and dance company with a reputation for exceptional performances. Footworks celebrates cultural diversity, bringing the joy, energy, and power of percussive dance and live music to audiences worldwide. The Washington Post declares, "The eruptive joy of Footworks dancers is as contagious as laughter!"

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