THE SHOP
Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Instruction to Help You Dance Like You Were Born in a Holler β No Matter Where in the World You Live
Browse every course and workshop I offer, with official AFCA gear on the way.
See all courses βEVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Find your perfect starting point
Whether youβre just curious, ready to dip your toes in, or all-in on learning to flatfoot and clog β weβve got something for you. Browse our paid courses and free resources below.
THE FULL EXPERIENCE
Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Academy
The only online program of its kind β master foundational steps, learn the Flatfooting Formula for confident improvisation, and join live classes with real-time feedback. Guided by 8th-generation Kentuckian Carla Gover.
First 6 months (all lessons, live classes & community): $500. Then $47/month.
Learn more about the Academy βGREAT ENTRY POINT
Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Beginner Toolkit
Learn essential foundational steps, choose the right shoes and music, and get a simple mix-and-match sequence for basic improvisation. Includes bonus lessons on Appalachian music history and culture, plus a coupon toward Academy enrollment.
Lifetime access β just $97.
Grab the Beginner Toolkit β
LOW-COMMITMENT STARTING POINT
The Walking Step Challenge
A short, focused mini-course built around the foundational walking step of Appalachian flatfooting. Learn it properly, feel the music, and build your confidence β right from your living room.
Just $11.
Join the challenge βDANCE THE MUSIC, NOT JUST THE STEPS
Musical Flatfooter
Go narrow and deep on musicality β learn to match your feet to a tune on the fly, whether youβre at a jam session or a festival.
Just $197.
Explore Musical Flatfooter βLEARN A FULL TUNE
Step-A-Tune: Sally Goodin
Learn to dance a complete tune, start to finish, to the classic fiddle standard βSally Goodin.β A focused, bite-sized lesson that takes you from first step to full performance.
Just $27.
Learn Sally Goodin βBREAK OUT OF THE BOX
Flatfooting Freestyle Clinic
Ready to stop relying on set routines? This clinic builds your confidence to freestyle to any tune, on the spot β no more waiting for the βrightβ steps to come to you.
Just $27.
Join the Clinic βA FUN MINI-ROUTINE
Snakewinder Mini-Routine
A short, shareable routine you can learn quickly and add to your flatfooting toolkit β great for showing off at your next gathering or jam.
Just $27.
Grab the Routine βA JOURNEY THROUGH THE STATE
Kentucky Tour de Dance
Tour Kentuckyβs dance traditions region by region, discovering the subtle stylistic differences that make each communityβs flatfooting its own.
Just $127.
Take the Tour βCOMING SOON
AFCA Merch
Wear your dance pride β official AFCA gear is on the way.
T-Shirts
Coming soon
Tote Bags
Coming soon
Stickers
Coming soon
DONβT LEAVE WITHOUT GRABBING A FREEBIE
Free Resources to Get You Started
Not ready to commit? Try these first β all free, no strings attached.
- Foundations of Flatfooting β Free Workshop β A live-style class walking you through the fundamentals
- Appalachian Flatfooting Quick Start Video β Four essential steps + the Flatfooting Formula
- Walking Step Challenge β Free 5-day challenge to learn the foundational step
- Shoe Guide β What to wear for flatfooting & clogging (link coming soon)
- Guide to Kentucky Music for Dancing β Learn to hear the music differently (link coming soon)
Shoe Guide
The exact shoes to buy (and avoid) so you can dance comfortably from day one.
Flatfooting Quick Start
Your very first flatfooting steps, taught simply, so you can start dancing today.
Foundations of Flatfooting
A full beginner workshop you can watch anytime, at your own pace β free.
