FiddleKicks Classes

Appalachian Clogging Classes

Learn Appalachian clogging, percussive dancing to the driving rhythms of old time music. This country cousin to tap is a great way to have fun while exercising! It’s a uniquely American dance which has Celtic, African and Cherokee roots that go way back in Southern Appalachia. Suitable for teens & adults.

Monday evenings - held most Mondays:

No class on February 20

Mondays 7:00 pm: February 6, 13, 27, No: March: TBA

Clogging technique and fun steps each week - newcomers are always welcome!!

Summit Presbyterian Church (enter on Westview Ave.)
6757 Greene Street, Phila., PA 19119, (map)

Cost
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$8 each if at least three are paid in advance, or $10 for 1 at a time

Instructors

Peggy Leiby

Sign-up & Contact information

ALERT:
To gain access to the class space it's important to notify us that you plan to be there:

Sign-up form - please complete to let us know when you plan to attend. (Or, email or call/text: 215-460-4397)

More info

Masks or proof of vaccinaton required
Footwear: Hard soled shoes that slide or low-heeled tap shoes are recommended

Links

A routine we like to include in classes,a GREAT way to warm-up!
Video: learn to clog in 5 minutes
An excellent 10-minute documentary from the Green Grass Cloggers

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Three good reasons to clog...

You become the rhythm section on the dance floor, you can't help but smile while dancing, and it’s great exercise.

About which shoes to purchase...

the Kicks like the Bloch SO301L - Tap Oxford. Seamless full-grain leather upper, hard leather sole. Prime leather heel is shaped to contour of tap. Toe and heel taps are screwed in and 3/4 length of non-skid rubber pad fits full width of sole. Rigid box toe for easier toe stands. Dance Supplies Etc. (SO301L)