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All members receive opportunities for international travel, exchanges and hosting, and are invited to participate in board meetings, serve on committees, and have a voice in the governance of the Folk Circle. Group members may reserve the Russel Acton Folk Center free of charge for FCA and group events. Individual members receive a 10% discount coupon to the bookstore. FCA is proud to sponsor the following groups:

Berea Festival Dancers

This community group of dancers, ages 11 – 18, performs a variety of English, American and Danish dances in striking period costumes for schools and organizations throughout KY, the US and beyond.

Berea Folk Dancers
These English Country Dance enthusiasts hold free weekly dances open to the public, as well as a monthly potluck and dance with live music which often features renowned teachers from around the country.

Oh! Contraire

These dancers hold a lively contra dance on the 4th Saturday each month. They encourage new dancers, callers and musicians with a monthly house dance, and support two annual dance weekends: Swing Shift, a contra and swing dance weekend produced with our LexDance neighbors, and Hands Four, a weekend of workshops, dances, music and singing.
Contraire Dance Association

Danish Folk Gymnastics

Each year, Berea College and the Folk Circle invite a Danish individual from DGI to Berea to lead a program of Danish-style gymnastics and movements, folk dancing, leadership, exchange programs, and other sports for kids of all ages.

Berea Shape Note Singers

This group continues the tradition of a cappella singing from the book, The Sacred Harp, originally published in 1844. They have produced a CD, Ten Thousand Charms, available at the Artisan Center, local shops and our own bookstore. They recently performed at Lexington’s Rupp Arena. It is open to singers of all ages and ability.

Foothills Morris Men

You will recognize the Foothills Morris Men from their dazzling whites, clashing sticks and jingling bells as they perform throughout Berea. They practice weekly except during summer. Currently on hiatus, they are looking for new dancers. Come give it a try!

Berea Mideast Dancers

We welcome the Berea Mideast Dancers this year. This group practices the ancient art of Belly dance while exploring the social, cultural and spiritual significance of Middle Eastern dance.

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