Introduce students to the vibrant and rhythmic world of clog dancing through our engaging in-school/after-school program. This program not only promotes physical activity but also fosters creativity, teamwork, and cultural appreciation among students. By contracting our services, schools can enhance their extracurricular offerings and provide students with a unique opportunity to learn an art form steeped in tradition.
Program Offerings
Beginner to Advanced Clogging ClassesCurriculum Levels: Tailored classes for Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced students.
Skill Development: Focus on foundational techniques, choreography, and performance skills, with emphasis on traditional clogging.
Training Sessions: Intensive workshops designed to prepare students for local, regional, and national clogging competitions.
Performance Opportunities: Participation in various competitions, showcasing students' skills and achievements.
After-School Workshops:
Creative Expression: Workshops focused on improvisation and choreography, allowing students to develop their unique styles.
Cultural Exploration: Lessons on the history and significance of clogging, fostering a deeper appreciation for this art form.
Community Engagement Events:
Clogging Shows: Organizing performances for school events, community gatherings, and festivals.
Collaboration with Local Clogging Groups and State, National, and International Organizations: Opportunities for students to work with experienced cloggers, enhancing their learning experience.
Instructor Training Programs:
Certification Opportunities: Train and certify teachers or community members as clogging instructors, expanding the reach of the clogging program.
Workshops for Educators: Professional development sessions to equip teachers with the skills to integrate clogging into their physical education curriculum.
Annual Clogging Workshop:
Events that brings together cloggers of all levels to learn from experienced instructors, share techniques, and celebrate the art of clogging. Such as Arkansas Traveler Clogging, Clogging in the Natural State, Gateway to the Ozarks Clogging, National Clogging Convention and more.
Benefits of the Program:
Physical Fitness: Encourages students to engage in physical activity, improving their overall health and fitness.
Social Skills: Promotes teamwork, discipline, and collaboration among students.
Cultural Awareness: Provides an understanding of the cultural significance of clogging and its role in community tradition.
Confidence Building: Helps students develop confidence through performance and skill mastery.
Conclusion:
By contracting our clog dancing program, schools will not only enhance their extracurricular offerings but also provide students with a rewarding and enriching experience. The art of clogging is a joyful way to promote creativity, self-expression, and cultural exploration, ensuring that students thrive both personally and academically.
A passionate educator with a Master of Science in Education specializing in Business and Marketing Technology, I have over 20 years of experience in teaching and clog dancing. Currently a Business/Marketing Teacher at Westside High School in Jonesboro, I aim to introduce clogging through an in-school/after-school program or community program. As a former owner of Dance Tyme Studio, I have taught clogging at all skill levels, leading students to numerous competition victories and scholarships. I have hosted the "Gateway to the Ozarks Clogging Workshop" for over 20 years, serve as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Arkansas Clogging Council, serve as a Certified Clogging Instructor and Chairperson for the Certified Clogging Instructor program to the National Clogging Association. My extensive experience in choreography, performance, and community engagement equips me to create a rewarding clog dance program that fosters creativity, self-expression, and teamwork for students.
- Preferred Age Level
- All Ages
- Geographic Availability
- Will Travel anywhere in state with advanced notice
- Time Availability
- Open
- Special Needs
- Sound equipment, floor space suitable for dance with taps.
- Specialty
- Dance, Clogging

 
  