Blue Ridge Mountain Dancers

Blue Ridge Mountain Dancers are performers who celebrate the traditional dance styles of the Appalachian region, particularly the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their routines often include lively, rhythmic movements like clogging, flatfooting, and square dancing, performed to folk music such as banjo, fiddle, and guitar. These dancers preserve cultural heritage through energetic, community-oriented performances that connect generations and showcase the region’s rich musical and dance traditions. They typically dance both informally at festivals and in formal performances, fostering cultural appreciation and keeping Appalachian dance alive.