The Folk Circle Association is a non-profit organization that acts as a clearing house for folk dance and recreation in the Berea region.

 

The FCA, as a logical successor to the Berea College Folk Recreation Extension Program that existed in the 1980s, plans and sponsors community-wide folk recreation events. We sponsor contra dances, folk dance workshops, and other programs that preserve the strong folk dance heritage for which Berea has long been known.

Folk Circle Association leads the Berea community in the following ways:

We engage in adult, youth, and children’s educational programs related to Folk Culture, including workshops, training activities, internships and other educational projects.

We provide recreational and cultural opportunities for adults, youth, and children. This includes festivals, camps, exchange programs, and local community activities.

We collect, develop, and provide materials, publications and video productions related to folk dance, music, and other folk traditions.

We work with other organizations in carrying out educational, recreational, and cultural programs for adults, children, and youth that include the fostering of community volunteer efforts.

To learn more about the events that are sponsored by the Folk Circle Association, please visit our Events page, or better yet, our event calendar.