The Footwork & Frolick Society is a 501(c)(3) public charity located in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Our mission is to promote historical education through the research, recreation, performance, and instruction of eighteenth and nineteenth century dance and other active pursuits rooted in the social traditions of the American Northeast.
F&F is an entirely volunteer-run enterprise. We believe that when you step into the past through a game, a sport, or a dance, history and literature really come alive. It’s a magical moment, and F&F loves creating those moments for everyone! We all benefit from learning about the past in a hands-on format, and F&F educators are proud to contribute to the rich historical landscape in the area by running historical social events and sharing our research. Everyone should be welcome in modern historical spaces regardless of race, religion, gender identity or presentation. Our work is intended to make learning about dancing and movement in the past engaging and fun – not to mythologize the “old days.” F&F classes and events are open to all, and we strive to ensure our events are welcoming and accessible.
