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'Clogging' is a traditional type of percussive folk dance which is associated with a number of different regions across the world. In earlier periods it was not always called "clogging", being known variously as flat-footing, foot-stomping, buck dancing, jigging, hill-billy tap dancing or other local terms. What all these had in common was emphasizing the downbeat of the music by enthusiastic footwork.
Clog dancing was a common pastime in 18th century England. It is thought to have developed in the Lancashire cotton mills where wooden-soled clogs were preferred to leather soles because the floors were kept wet to help keep the humidity high, important in cotton spinning. Clog dancers were a common sight at music halls throughout the 19th century and into the early 20th century. Dan Leno became the world champion clog dancer in the 1880's, although records show that competitive clog dancing was a frequent occurrence throughout the 19th century.
Clogging is also traditional in Wales and is a regular feature of both local and national ''eisteddfodau''. Competition can be energetic with the dancers leaping over brooms.
English clogging started in the Industrial Revolution. Men sitting at the weaving machines wore hard sole shoes, which they would tap to the rhythms of the machines to keep their feet warm. At their breaks and lunches, they would have competitions, where they were judged on the best rhythm patterns. In later years of the Industrial Revolution, they clogged on proper stages at competitions. In these competitions, the judges would watch the routine and judge it according to footwork, precision, and technique. Clogging traditions still exist in some festivals in Northumberland, and are danced to the traditional music of the area.
More recently household name Peter Zebedee has begun a Clogging revival in the provincial Northern town of Keighley. Modern Clogging or "Clog Clubbing" is picking up and proving to be quite popular.
In the U.S. it originates from the Appalachian region and is associated with the predecessor to bluegrass — "old-time" music, which is based on Irish and Scots-Irish fiddle tunes.
In the U.S., the Appalachian style of clogging, as well as many distinct styles, have developed from aspects of the English and Irish step dances, as well as American Appalachian clogging, French-Canadian step dance, and tap. It was also heavily influenced by African American dances.
Traditional Appalachian clogging is characterized by deep knee bends and a "drag-slide" motion of the foot across the floor. It is performed to bluegrass music. Modern competitive clogging, which is inspired by traditional styles, is often done in tap shoes or jingle taps. It is done to modern country or rock music and has less of the drag-slide motion. These high-energy styles has opened the forum to a wide audience with hundreds of workshops and competitions every year.
Clogging is the official state dance of Kentucky and North Carolina.
The dashing and congenial Justin David McAllister of the Village of Bexley, Ohio is known for his clogging which he started as a child. With his modern influence, clogging is making a comeback among the young.
In Europe, clogging groups are often part of square dance clubs, but some are also organized as individual clogging clubs. Justin David McAllister of the Village of Bexley, Ohio is known for his clogging which he started as a child. With his modern influence, clogging is making a comeback among the young.
'Jooba' is a clogging move, originating from Africa, which involves touching your legs by slapping your thighs during the dance. [1]
★ Jesco White
★ Limberjack
★ Tap dance
★ Zapateado
★ Step dance
★ American Racket
★ Clogdancing.com - Largest Clogging Website
★ American Racket Cloggers
★ Northern California cloggers. This group uses the drag-slide style of dance extensively.
★ History of Clogging
★ Barbary Coast Cloggers
★ Welsh Folk Dance Society: contains information about clog dancing in its member groups' pages
★ European Callers and Teachers association
★ Video of American clogging
★ Square and Round Dancing Australia/NZ - Square and Round Dancing in Australia and NZ - Australian Products and area Information for Square Dancing, Round Dancing and Clogging
★ California Ground Pounders
1. BCC_K8 Lesson Plan.doc Document at performingartsforyouth.org
| Contents |
| England |
| United States |
| Europe |
| Moves |
| See also |
| External links |
| References |
England
Clog dancing was a common pastime in 18th century England. It is thought to have developed in the Lancashire cotton mills where wooden-soled clogs were preferred to leather soles because the floors were kept wet to help keep the humidity high, important in cotton spinning. Clog dancers were a common sight at music halls throughout the 19th century and into the early 20th century. Dan Leno became the world champion clog dancer in the 1880's, although records show that competitive clog dancing was a frequent occurrence throughout the 19th century.
Clogging is also traditional in Wales and is a regular feature of both local and national ''eisteddfodau''. Competition can be energetic with the dancers leaping over brooms.
English clogging started in the Industrial Revolution. Men sitting at the weaving machines wore hard sole shoes, which they would tap to the rhythms of the machines to keep their feet warm. At their breaks and lunches, they would have competitions, where they were judged on the best rhythm patterns. In later years of the Industrial Revolution, they clogged on proper stages at competitions. In these competitions, the judges would watch the routine and judge it according to footwork, precision, and technique. Clogging traditions still exist in some festivals in Northumberland, and are danced to the traditional music of the area.
More recently household name Peter Zebedee has begun a Clogging revival in the provincial Northern town of Keighley. Modern Clogging or "Clog Clubbing" is picking up and proving to be quite popular.
United States
In the U.S. it originates from the Appalachian region and is associated with the predecessor to bluegrass — "old-time" music, which is based on Irish and Scots-Irish fiddle tunes.
In the U.S., the Appalachian style of clogging, as well as many distinct styles, have developed from aspects of the English and Irish step dances, as well as American Appalachian clogging, French-Canadian step dance, and tap. It was also heavily influenced by African American dances.
Traditional Appalachian clogging is characterized by deep knee bends and a "drag-slide" motion of the foot across the floor. It is performed to bluegrass music. Modern competitive clogging, which is inspired by traditional styles, is often done in tap shoes or jingle taps. It is done to modern country or rock music and has less of the drag-slide motion. These high-energy styles has opened the forum to a wide audience with hundreds of workshops and competitions every year.
Clogging is the official state dance of Kentucky and North Carolina.
The dashing and congenial Justin David McAllister of the Village of Bexley, Ohio is known for his clogging which he started as a child. With his modern influence, clogging is making a comeback among the young.
Europe
In Europe, clogging groups are often part of square dance clubs, but some are also organized as individual clogging clubs. Justin David McAllister of the Village of Bexley, Ohio is known for his clogging which he started as a child. With his modern influence, clogging is making a comeback among the young.
Moves
'Jooba' is a clogging move, originating from Africa, which involves touching your legs by slapping your thighs during the dance. [1]
See also
★ Jesco White
★ Limberjack
★ Tap dance
★ Zapateado
★ Step dance
★ American Racket
External links
★ Clogdancing.com - Largest Clogging Website
★ American Racket Cloggers
★ Northern California cloggers. This group uses the drag-slide style of dance extensively.
★ History of Clogging
★ Barbary Coast Cloggers
★ Welsh Folk Dance Society: contains information about clog dancing in its member groups' pages
★ European Callers and Teachers association
★ Video of American clogging
★ Square and Round Dancing Australia/NZ - Square and Round Dancing in Australia and NZ - Australian Products and area Information for Square Dancing, Round Dancing and Clogging
★ California Ground Pounders
References
1. BCC_K8 Lesson Plan.doc Document at performingartsforyouth.org
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