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Appalachian Clogging

Appalachian Clogging

Clogging is the traditional percussive folk dance that originated in the Appalachian Mountains, introduced by Scots-Irish immigrants and blended with African and Native American rhythms and movement. We will focus on the traditional improvisational style of this dance, referred to as buck-dancing or flat-footing. Emphasis will be on creating ...

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Clogging is the traditional percussive folk dance that originated in the Appalachian Mountains, introduced by Scots-Irish immigrants and blended with African and Native American rhythms and movement. We will focus on the traditional improvisational style of this dance, referred to as buck-dancing or flat-footing. Emphasis will be on creating percussion to accompany traditional old-time music.

This dance is fairly high energy and is great for improving cardio fitness and building bone density. Students should be aware that clogging can be somewhat demanding on the joints. Please bring shoes with leather soles that will slide easily on the floor, and dress comfortably in clothing you can sweat in.

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When

November 05, 2009 - December 16, 2009
Weekly on Thursdays
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Type

  • 1:1 / Private Lessons,
  • Class / Group Sessions,
  • Event,
  • Workshop

Skill level

All difficulty levels

Ages

9 year olds or older

Where

Seattle Center - Center House 4th Floor
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109 | Lower Queen Anne

Willing to travel up to 200 miles

Location notes:

Room C - 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/2, 12/10
Room B - 12/16

Note:
12/2 & 12/16 class are on Wednesdays

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  • "She's brilliant!"

    Review of Appalachian Clogging, May 18, 2008

    I have seen people doing partner style clogging like square dancing before, but I had never seen the style of clogging or buckdancing that Charmaine does until I saw her with her band, The Tallboys in concert. I was blown away by the percussion she was doing by just "playing her feet", AND playing rhythm guitar at the same time! When she said that night that she was teaching classes I knew that I just had to do it, no matter what! Charmaine has such a non-intimidating, enthusiastic, down-home style that instantly made me feel comfortable, no matter how dorky I might have felt. I got some great resources and tips from her too so that I could practice at home. I also met some great people in class that I have become friends with, so that is a bonus, meeting like-minded people. I thought it was going to be a lot harder and a lot scarier than it has turned out to be, and it is SO MUCH FUN! I wish I had more time to practice, but I will keep coming back to Charmaine's class as long as I'm in Seattle.

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    I have seen people doing partner style clogging like square dancing before, but I had never seen the style of clogging or buckdancing that Charmaine does until I saw her with her band, The Tallboys in concert. I was blown away by the percussion she was doing by just "playing her feet", AND playing rhythm guitar at the same time! When she said that night that she was teaching classes I knew th...

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Tags

appalachian clogging, buckdance, flatfoot dance, flatfooting, buck dancing, buckdancing, step dance, percussive dance, tap dance, folk dance, folk dancing

Price: $10.00

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Notes: $10 for 45 minute Beginner Lesson 7-7:45PM, $10 for 45 minute Inte... see more

Notes:

$10 for 45 minute Beginner Lesson 7-7:45PM,
$10 for 45 minute Intermediate Lesson 7:45-8:30PM,
or $15 for both!

Private Lessons available

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The teachers

  • Taught By
  • Charmaine Slaven
  • Charmaine Slaven
    5.0/5 stars 2

I'm a self-employed full-time musician and focus on Appalachian music and dance.

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