What is clogging?

Clogging is a form of folk dance that goes through Renaissance in the 21st century. Originally popular in England, Wales and parts of North America, clogging has become popular among young dancers. Clogging is a rhythmic dance that is somewhat related to Tap, Morris Dancing and Step-Dancing; Its revival is somewhat inexplicable, but certainly fun to watch.

The basic steps of clogging dance are somewhat similar to clicking. Dancers wear special shoes to emphasize the sound of the heel and fingers on the floor. Dance is extremely dependent on coordination and rhythm. Experienced artists move so quickly that it is almost impossible to watch their legs that reach the ground.

One of the oldest forms of traditional clogged dance comes from Wales, where it was folk dance since at least the 12th century. Popular at Welsh Festivals of Music and Culture entitled Eteddfod The Dance Competitions of the Sloptime Already in 1176 were held. Welsh Clogging was a traditional style rather than a recovery, never died incultural practice.

In England, dancing has been a product of the industrial revolution, although stories about its beginnings differ. He gained popularity in Lancashire Mill and most of Northern England, friction of competitions and festivals during the 19th and early 20th century. Although the practice died out in a later 20th century, in parts of the UK began to form a recent revival, especially in the northern English city of Keighley.

6 Dance, also called Jigging, is an official state dance of Kentucky and North Carolina. Traditionally, American dance is clogged on positive music from Irish and Scottish bands, similarly coils and preparations.

Renewed popularity

Clog Dancing can be partly caused by several recent shows in popular media. In Blockbuster 1997, Titanic , the main characters of Rose and Jack are involved in the form of clogging on the rough side of the third -grade passenger on the ship. INRecently, clogged was introduced on the popular American TV show, , so do you think you can dance? During the auditions for the third season of the show, a young dancer named Brandon Norris thus impressed the judge with his clogging that he was invited to a special performance later in the season. The performance became a hit on the show and on the video sharing website such as YouTube, which brought clogged to a wider audience.

6 In addition to traditional music used for performances, clogging is now finished for rock, bluegrass and punk music. To surprise many, clogged dance has survived for nearly 1000 years and, through innovation and experimenting, adheres to its place in the modern world.