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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