Beginning Appalachian Clogging, Lesson 3 - AACTMAD NexGen

Sheila Graziano and Adam Wheeler of the CommonWealth Dance Collective present An Introduction to Appalachian Clogging, Lesson 3, in partnership with Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance (AACTMAD) NexGen. This instructional series was created early in the pandemic as a way for people to learn to clog virtually.
Lesson 3 begins with a review of the new steps introduced in Lesson 2 (brush step, touch step, pony, and double toe drops). Then the new steps taught in Lesson 3 incude: Chugs, Bumblee, Earl, and Rocking Chair.
The CommonWealth Dance Collective is a traditional percussive dance ensemble based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area.
Musician: Nate Jacobson
Contact: [e-mail]
Website: cwdcollective....
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[@carolmaresca450]

Love this. Would love to learn it.

[@CommonWealthDanceCollective]

Hi Carol, we'd suggest starting with Lesson 1 if you're new to Appalachian clogging and interested in learning:
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[@Tjmacs7552]

This is Irish Dancing same steps!

[@CommonWealthDanceCollective]

Appalachian clogging definitely shares some steps and components with other dance styles, including Irish and tap. One of the foundational steps -- shuffle -- is a foundational step in tap and the same as a treble in Irish. Appalachian clogging was developed as step dancing and flatfooting from European immigrants, including those from Ireland, mixed with steps from Native American and African American dancers. Native Americans influenced the toe-heel steps of clogging. Clogging was also shaped by African “buck dancing,” which originated during slavery.