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10 Sep 11 - 03:38 AM (#3220989) Subject: Appalachian clog dancing From: Jane of 'ull I'd like to learn some basic Appalachian clog dancing. I don't expect to find a local class so will probably teach myself through Youtube or something similar! Can anyone direct me to some useful info? such as what shoes to buy etc! |
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10 Sep 11 - 04:04 AM (#3220997) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: selby I think there is a side in Scunthorpe or that area, Bootleggers i think they are called which is not far from Hull |
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10 Sep 11 - 06:51 AM (#3221046) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Banjo-Flower Google "bootleggers appalachian"for more information They meet every Wednesday evening 7.30 till 9 at St Hughs church hall Ashby Road Scunthorpe and always welcome new faces Gerry |
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10 Sep 11 - 10:09 AM (#3221108) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: GUEST,Hootenanny I would suggest you get a copy of Ira Bernstein's instructional DVD. You should be able to see the man himself in action on you tube and I believe he is due in England again a a few months. Hoot |
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10 Sep 11 - 03:18 PM (#3221255) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: GUEST,Hootenanny Jane, If you check out Ira's web site you will see that he is appearing in Halifax, W. Yorks on 7th November. He will probably be doing a workshop then. I suggest you check it out. Hoot |
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11 Sep 11 - 01:09 AM (#3221430) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: BanjoRay Ira'll be appearing and doing workshops at the Gainsborough Old Time Festival in February 10-12. This takes place at Queen Elizabeth's High School Morton Terrace Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2ST I believe you're a banjo player, Jane. Ira appears with Riley Baugus - one of the finest of Old Time banjo players, which I think should appeal to you! The Bootleggers in Scunthorpe have a banjo player, too - me! Cheers Ray |
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11 Sep 11 - 05:35 AM (#3221468) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Banjo-Flower "The Bootleggers in Scunthorpe have a banjo player, too - me! " and me but I play a tenor when I'm not with The Bootleggers Gerry |
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11 Sep 11 - 06:02 AM (#3221474) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Jane of 'ull I am indeed an old time banjo player! I'd like to try and come to the Gainsborough festival. Will probably teach myself through a DVD or online tuition though due to lack of free time and transport, going to Scunthorpe would be difficult for me but thanks for the info. I'll look out for the Bootleggers at festivals etc. |
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11 Sep 11 - 07:10 AM (#3221490) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Banjo-Flower to get back to your original question The Bootleggers wear tap shoes Gerry |
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11 Sep 11 - 11:14 AM (#3221553) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Jane of 'ull Really? You mean ordinary tap shoes that I could buy from a dance shop. Is this the case for most Appalachian dancers? |
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11 Sep 11 - 11:34 AM (#3221562) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: John MacKenzie Surely that's Tappalachian Dancing? |
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11 Sep 11 - 12:17 PM (#3221576) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Banjo-Flower Quote from The Bootleggers website "They dance in traditional 'oxford' tap shoes and use the metal taps on the toes and heels to beat out the rhythm " but then what do I know I'm only in the band Gerry |
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12 Sep 11 - 04:58 AM (#3221803) Subject: RE: Appalachian clog dancing From: Nigel Parsons I'll have to get some new glasses. I opened this thread wondering what "Appalachian dog dancing" was. |