Clogging

Does anyone know much about this?

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I remember, Northern Broadsides, I think in the early 1980's did a production of 'Midsummer Night's Dream' which incorporated a properly choreographed clog dance.

Is it still a practised art in any location, specifically can I go somewhere to see clog dancing performed?

Is it taught anywhere, other than as a variant of Tap, or at professional schools of dance?

There was a wonderful programme on BBC4 last week with Charles Hazlewood in Tyneside with the cloggers there. he eventually held a mass clog Dance in the centre of Newcastle. According to him, there are still some in other areas of the country. I think, there may a club in your area. I will find out.

Thanks maggie, I'll see if I can catch it on i-player.

I found this on Utube, and was puzzled.

They aint wearing clogs, and the style of dancing bears no resemblance to any clog dancing I have seen. (Not much, but I have seen some)

I don't know if it's just US nomenclature: maybe any toe or heel strike of the floor is considered clog dancing in the US!


Was searching for Appalachian clog dancing: this, is more silmilar to what I can remember of the Lancashire Cloggers.

Found some:
Appalachian clog dancing

google geoff hughes he is a clog dancer(local)

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For some info on clog:-makin', porrin'(purrin') & dancin'...Wigan style

art: There was still a clog-maker in Stockport, when I left in the mid 1980's. I used to have quite a varied collection of clogs, UK, Scand & Dutch. I specially liked my Whitehaven Clogs: lined with double-weight wigan!.

Until about two years ago, 'Alexadra Workware' would procure very cheap clogs to order. (Intended to be lab clogs, catering & etc ) They were about a third the cost of the Hebden Bridge supplier. I stocked-up, prior to closure of my local branch.

i have a pair of clogs , made for my son when he was 4,a local shoemaker who was retired made them, my son loved wearing them . no chance today wi youngsters ,also health and safety would clamp down ,fear of kicking

A bit close to home-I filmed this on Sunday at Haigh Show.

Eccleston Heritage Clog

My Mum recently said an old saying that was new to me:

'If your clog's got a leak, there's nowt you can do.' or something like that.

What can you do when your clogs let water in?

Tap dance? (Sorry.)

No wonder...etc...

Thanks bennie, BTW have you any photos or video of that heavy truck in the background at the end of your clip?

When, in the late 1970's I returned to Lancs, having been away for many years, I lived near Rochdale, wi somone who assured me they had an aunt, who still wore clogs and shawl, smoked a clay pipe and wurkt ut mill!

I never met the lass, but more than a decade later, I related this at a Christmas party in Stockport, only to find I was speaking to yet another of this eminent lady's nieces, who said "That's aunty Vera....." and proceeded to update me upon her circumstances.

Yes def this style of dancing. I recall it being done to a much faster pace, but maybe that wur just showing off to the spectators.

Nevertheless, I'd love to see a fast-paced Lancs clog dance to Blue Grass fiddle music.

eat your heart out micheal flatley

if you go onto the Abram Morris dancer's site, you may find out about local clogging. There are experts in your area.

Clogs are said to be the most comfortable footware you can put on your feet....can anyone vouch for that? never worn them myself

actualy come to think of it... I think I had a pair of red ones when I where a kid.... but I cant remember if they where comfy or not.

Lokks easy clog dancing bet its not though..

They certainly are very comfortable: for most of the year they are my default choice of footwear, and in summer, I wear Dr Scholls exercise saddles. The wood-soled flats with no heel and the machined contour for your toes to grip, and the type of fastener that looks like a keyhole.

(They had ceased to make them for a while but I for one,pleased that they have recommenced.)

One day, whilst my abode lay in London, I ran down West Hill (SW18) after a bus. A huge leap, and I had landed on the bus platform. I turned to see that I had jumped out of my clogs: leaving them behind me at the kerbside.

I fancy a pair..

ms:

I read in a few places that modern Tap is a derivative of clog dancing, but I know some Tap-dancers who disagree with this. So don't know.

I have watched it on tv. I have a pair of Holland clogs that I got when my gram passed, they were a gift from one of my uncles from the 70's

Thanks maggie, Will check them out.

My youngest son has started to learn clog dancing with Geoff Hughes. They go to Holy Family parochial hall, Platt Bridge once a week. I think they're called te Seven Stars clog dancers. He hasn't been over the summer hols but will start up again next week. If you need any more info let me know!