Episode Details

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 classic rock became part of their signature performance.
• Why the group has become a genuine sisterhood.
• The unforgettable moments they’ve shared with children, seniors, and longtime fans.
• Where to see the Dancing Witches around the Adirondacks this fall.

Resources:

• Adirondack Dancing Witches / Gem Radio Theater
• Gore Mountain
• Tannery Pond Center
• Wiawaka Women’s Center

Produced by NOVA