Clogging is a traditional American step dance that originated in the Appalachian Mountains and incorporates elements of dance styles from many different cultures.
The series of short videos below was put together by our students as an introduction to clogging. Please enjoy!
Intro to clogging
Early history of clogging
Examples of steps
Freestyle
How clogging was spread around the country
Progression of clogging
Line dances and competitions
Demonstration of steps
Clogging shoes
Demonstration of buck and Canadian styles
Overview with samples from other groups
And just for fun, here’s a video of us goofing off before the 2023 Parada Del Sol. This is a throwback to the way clogging used to develop!
