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clog dance

American  

noun

  1. a dance in which clogs, or heavy shoes, are worn for hammering out the lively rhythm.


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Origin of clog dance

First recorded in 1880–85

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In 2010, Pella set the world record for the largest clog dance, with 2,600 people showing up to dance in wooden shoes.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2025

She now sings them herself at folk shows - often accompanied by a clog dance.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2016

In keeping with team policy, Nugent will now perform an interpretive clog dance after every field goal and star in a reality show.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2010

He shows his amazingly facile versatility by running through all emotions, by doing a clog dance and even by doing a Julian Eltinge in girl's clothes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Oh, Lawdy!” and Sam executed a few steps of a clog dance just to show his delight at the mere thought.

From The Go Ahead Boys and the Treasure Cave by Kay, Ross