5-Day Walking Step Challenge
You're Almost There! π
Complete Your Registration for The Walking Step Challenge
Challenge Starts: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
Challenge Ends: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Join dancers from around the world as we master the most iconic step in Appalachian Flatfooting together!
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What's Included in Your $11 Registration:
β Five Complete Daily Training Sessions - Learn the Walking Step from basic to advanced, with each lesson building on the last
β Step-by-Step Video Instruction - Clear, detailed videos showing you exactly how to master each component with close-ups and multiple angles
β Daily Live Q&A Sessions with Carla - Get your questions answered in real-time! Join me each day for live support, troubleshooting, and technique refinement
β Private Dance Community Access - Ongoing access to The Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Academy "The Porch" community where you can share videos, get feedback, and connect with fellow dancers
β Practice Guides & Support Materials - Traditional fiddle and banjo tunes, practice tips, bonus videos, and help with improvisation
β Learn to "Dance the Tune" - Not just mechanicsβlearn how to use the Walking Step to highlight melody and rhythm so you can improvise with confidence
β Fun Prizes & Contests - Stay motivated with challenges and prizes throughout the week!
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What We'll Cover Over 5 Days:
Day 1: The Foundation - Learn the basic Walking Step pattern and get comfortable with the rhythm
Day 2: Putting It Together - Connect all the moving parts and start flowing with the step
Day 3: Variations & Style - Add your own flair! Scale it back for subtle timekeeping or fancy it up
Day 4: Dancing With Music - Use the Walking Step to "dance the tune" in traditional Appalachian music
Day 5: Improvisation & Mastery - Put it all together and learn to improvise freely with confidence.
This Challenge Is Perfect For You If:
π You're new to the Walking Step and want to learn it right from the start with expert guidance
π You've tried learning it before but haven't gotten it to "click" yet
π You want to improvise confidently on the dance floor instead of feeling stuck
π You don't have tons of time and need efficient, no-fluff instruction
π You love learning in community with the energy and support of other dancers
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Why the Walking Step Matters:
The Walking Step is THE foundational step that many experienced flatfooters use most. It's incredibly versatileβyou can keep steady time, scale it back for a subtle feel, fancy it up with flourishes, and sprinkle it throughout tunes to highlight melody and rhythm. Once you master it, you'll have a reliable foundation for fluent, confident improvisation!
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About Your Instructor:
Hi! I'm Carla Gover, your challenge host and lifelong Appalachian musician and dancer. As an award-winning curriculum designer, I specialize in breaking down complex ideas and techniques into simple, achievable steps. I've been teaching Flatfooting online since the pandemic, helping students worldwide achieve real results on their own schedule. Teaching the nitty-gritty of Appalachian dance in a clear, accessible way brings me pure joyβI can't wait to dance with you!
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Your Investment: Just $11
For less than the cost of lunch, you're getting 5 days of expert instruction, live Q&A sessions, ongoing community access, downloadable resources, and the foundation for confident flatfooting. This is an incredible value for learning one of the most important steps in Appalachian dance! Plus, you'll be able to log in and review the steps to your heart's content, even after our challenge is over!
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Ready to Master the Walking Step?
Don't miss the energy and momentum of starting together as a group on October 15th!
Secure your spot now for just $11!
Questions? Email [email protected]
See you on the dance floor!Β
~ Carla
