What do you know about clogging?
American Clog stems from a rich Appalachian dance history.
Combining the best of multiple cultures, American Clog is filled with both fun and tradition.
Don’t believe me? Well, check out the National Clogging Convention where one young girl stood head and shoulders above all others.
Her feet just can’t stop dancing!
The National Clogging Convention’s composed of people of all shapes and sizes!
All ages are welcome, as long as you can dance!
Want to see American Clogging at its best? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place.
Appalachian-based clogging is usually set to a combination of fiddle, guitar, banjo, and fretted dulcimer.
What an interesting assortment of instruments, right?
Turns out, they’re perfect for clogging!
Add in a wooden floor, and you’re good to go!
Well, any hard surface will do.
So what exactly are the origins of American Clogging?
Historically, the dance form is associated with bluegrass music, which has roots in the British Isles.
Clogging, itself, combines elements of German, English, Welsh, and Cherokee dance styles. African rhythms also play a huge role in the movement.
And from clogging, tap dance was eventually born.
But for now, we’re sticking to clogging.
And so are they!
Let me introduce you to the “Hillbilly Dirty Dance.”
Yes, you read that correctly. It’s named after Tommy Townsend’s song by the same name.
Some clog styles even have a “caller” who dictates the dance moves.
Listen carefully.
You can hear the caller in this performance. The cloggers react accordingly.
The lovely lady in black has been stealing the show.
She’s a standout!
Every step is exact, and she really feels the music.
Some would say she’s a clog master!
Even the YouTube comments sing their praises!
“The girl in the black shorts and top is the best I’ve ever seen. She just flows with the music and is in step all along the way. I’ll give her ten thumbs up if I only had eight more! Great job!”
Mom gives her daughter a shoutout in the same comment section.
Apparently, her daughter’s been dancing since 18!
“This video was from her second year at the National Clogging Convention with her friend Jacki. It was also the last year that she clogged. She spends more time with tap, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop now a days. I can feel her soul speak when she dances. Thank you for watching!”
The dancer in black doesn’t just know the dance. She becomes one with it!
Our esteemed clogger imbues the rhythm into her soul.
The results are impeccable.
Look at her go!
As it stands, the video has over 3.5 million views on YouTube alone!
But more importantly, everyone in the video looks like they’re having an absolute blast!
They’re channeling the energy of Appalachia!
And the results are glorious!
The music and caller come to a halt.
The incessant chatter of rustling feet comes to an end amid grins and claps.
That wraps up the Scotty Bilz National Clogging Convention!
The entire dance studio’s as happy as a lark!
So what do you think of these dynamite dancers?
Their fleet feet are certainly a force to be reckoned with!
Before you go, make sure you check out the entire video in the widget below!
Put on your clogs and get ready to dance!
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