The Dancing Witches: From the Harz Mountains to the Adirondacks

About this episode

Pointed hats. Decorated broomsticks. Classic rock. And a whole lot of Adirondack joy. If you’ve been to a fall festival, parade, or community celebration around North Creek, Indian Lake, Lake George, or Gore Mountain, there’s a good chance you’ve spotted the Adirondack Dancing Witches. But what looks like a wonderfully quirky performance from the crowd has a much bigger story behind it. We sit down with Crystal, Raven, and Shabby to find out how an international dancing-witch phenomenon inspired their Adirondack group, how 18 women ranging in age from 45 to 85 put their own rock-and-roll spin on the tradition, and why becoming a witch can mean much more than putting on a costume. There’s plenty of fun here, from witch names and glowing broomsticks to dancing at Gore Mountain. But there’s also something deeper: friendship, healing, freedom, and the simple pleasure of giving grown-ups permission to play. And if you’re planning a fall trip to the Adirondacks, you’ll hear where you can catch the Dancing Witches in action. What you’ll hear in this episode • How the Dancing Witches found their way to the Adirondacks. • Why every witch chooses her own name and costume. • How classi