you're tired of saying
I want to learn to dance SOMEDAY

Introducing the Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Academy.

Jump-start your journey to Flatfooting fluency with the world’s only Granny-approved online Appalachian Dance Academy!

*Granny not included.

DANCE LIKE YOUR GREAT-GRANNY'S WATCHING

Appalachian Flatfooting Quick Start Class

With these four steps + the Flatfooting Formula plucked straight from my signature program (and a bit of practice on your part), you'll be well on your way to dancing like you were born in a holler!

TIRED OF LEARNING STEPS HERE AND THERE WITHOUT KNOWING HOW TO PUT THEM TOGETHER?

It's easier than you think to learn to improvise.

You just need the right roadmap to follow.

Flatfooting and clogging aren't about memorizing routines — they're about being able to hear a tune and just dance to it. The Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Academy is the only online program built around the Flatfooting Formula: a simple, repeatable way to combine steps with music so you can improvise with real confidence, whether you're at a festival, a jam session, or dancing in your own living room. Taught by 8th-generation Kentuckian Carla Gover — so you're learning the real thing, not a diluted version.

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Bring the Hoedown Home

Maybe you’re just looking to learn the basics. Maybe you’re a musician already who wants to add dance to your skillset.
Or maybe you want the whole road map.

Either way, you're in the right place.

HERE'S HOW WE CAN HELP:

Master the Steps

You're brand new to flatfooting and clogging and just want the essentials — the right shoes, the right first steps, taught simply so you can start dancing with confidence.

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Put It All Together

You know some steps, but you're ready for the full roadmap — the Flatfooting Formula that shows you how to combine steps with music, week by week, inside the Academy.

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Be a Confident Improviser

You're a musician (or deeply musical) who wants to hone one specific skill — matching your feet to a tune on the fly. Musical Flatfooter goes narrow and deep on improvisation, without the full curriculum. If that's your one goal, this is the more direct path.

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THE FULL EXPERIENCE

Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Academy

Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Appalachian dance with our comprehensive online Academy. Master fundamental steps, learn our unique Flatfooting Formula for effortless improvisation, and join live online classes for real-time feedback. Gain the confidence to dance at any festival or jam session, guided by 8th-generation Kentuckian Carla Gover.

Your first 6 months of full access — all lessons, live classes & community support — is just $500. After that, continue your journey for $47/month.

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PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS

Appalachian Flatfooting & Clogging Beginner Toolkit

Take your first steps into the world of Appalachian dance with our Beginner Toolkit. This mini-course teaches essential foundational steps, helps you choose the right shoes and music, and introduces a simple mix-and-match sequence for basic improvisation.

Includes bonus lessons on Appalachian music history and culture, plus a coupon toward future Academy enrollment when you’re ready to dive deeper. Lifetime access for just $97.

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FREE CLASS

Foundations of Flatfooting Workshop

Join us for a free Foundations of Flatfooting class and discover how to put the steps together to music at your own pace — no experience needed. A perfect first taste of what learning in the Academy feels like.

"This is hands down THE BEST way to learn flatfooting!"

"I feel like as a beginner with no experience I've learned SO MUCH and that is a testament to the amazing teaching ability of Carla. The teaching style broke it down in a way that it was approachable, and the modules were beyond amazing because I was able to repeat as much as possible until I felt like I got it."

ELIZABETH T. / AFCA STUDENT

"She doesn't just offer instruction. She enables us to be part of a community."

"Carla has a great teaching style! She makes steps easy to understand. You get more than your money's worth — you get to be part of a fun, exciting community of folks having fun, while learning and challenging yourself. She shares so much about her background, her influences, etc, that it made me more connected to this class than if it had been purely the steps."

BRUCE B. / AFCA STUDENT