clog dance
Americannoun
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Etymology
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
Returning to Richmond he did a clog dance in a home talent show directed by Chicago professionals.
From Time Magazine Archive
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“Thanksgiving always means turkey and mince pie to me,” frankly said Dick, as he sniffed savory odors and executed a clog dance on the kitchen floor to the detriment of its bright linoleum.
From Betty Lee, Freshman by Grove, Harriet Pyne
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