Bull Run Cloggers: Dance Tap Virginia DC

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Bull Run Jamboree (1999 - 2000)
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What is clogging?

Clogging is a fast-paced, hand-clapping, country style of dance done with double "jingle taps" on the toe and heel of the shoe. There are different step styles in clogging. 'Buck' is derived from Cherokee Indian dancing and is a lot like 'flat-footing', meaning more on your heels and toes. 'Step' dancing originates from the Napoleanic years and showed up everywhere that Napolean had an influence. 'Canadian' step dancing is closer to tap than clogging. The BRC dances with a combination of all these techniques, in a style descended from the Appalachian mountains.

Who are the Bull Run Cloggers?

Cloggers on Cruise, Jul, 1999

Founded in 1984 by Ginny Guertler, the Bull Run Cloggers are a non-profit group who performs in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area. We perform at craft shows, festivals, fairs, civic functions, celebrations, and more. If people want to have a good time, we are there. There are currently over 30 members in the group, with ages ranging from 8 to over 50. The Cloggers perform over 40 shows a year. And although clogging was traditionally done to bluegrass, the BRC dance to bluegrass, modern country, Celtic, swing, and today's Top 40's.

Current Schedule of Shows as of 10-11-2000
Bull Run Jamboree

Jan 21: Linton Hall School - 3:45 to 4:15 pm

Feb 26: Blue & Gold Banquet, Manassas, VA - pm (private)

Mar 4: Imagination Celebration, Dale City Rec Center - 11:00 am

Mar 7: Manassas Presbyterian Church, Manassas, VA - 7:30 pm(private)

Mar 25: Chi Sigma National Sorority, Army Navy Country Club - 1:00 pm(private)

Apr 15: Eggstravaganza, Veterans Park - 9:30 & 11:00 am

Apr 29: VA State Parlimentarians, Manassas Holiday Inn - evening (private)

Apr 30: Leesburg Flower & Garden Show - 3:00 pm - Map

May 13: Celebrate the Arts, Old Town Manassas - 3:00 pm

May 20:Spring Festival, Haymarket, VA - 11:00 am

May 20:McLean Days, Lewinsville Park, McLean, VA - 2:00 pm

Jun 1:Weems Elementary School, Manassas VA - 4:00 pm

Jun 1:Baldwin Elementary School, Manassas VA - 5:00 pm

Jun 8:Dean Elementary School, Manassas VA - 4:00 pm

Jun 8:Round Elementary School, Manassas VA - 5:00 pm>

Jun 11:Fairfax Fair, Fairfax Government Center, VA - 1:45 pm>

Jul 4: Independence Day Parade, Washington, DC - Time TBA

Jul 13: Fairfax County Park Authority, Nottoway Park, Vienna, VA - 7:30 pm

Jul 23: Locust Shade Park, Triangle, VA - 7:00 pm

Aug 2: Minnieland Day Care, Woodbridge, VA - 10:00 am (private)

Aug 6: Berks County Art Festival, Reading, PA - Time TBA (2-3 shows)

Aug 11: Minnieland Day Care, Woodbridge, VA - 10:00 (private)

Aug 25: Fairfax County Park Authority, Mason District Park Amphitheater, Annandale, VA - 7:30 pm

Sep 16: Haymarket Days, Haymarket, VA - 1:45

Sep 23: Old Time Picnic, Mountain View Campground, Haymarket, VA - after 4:00

Sep 30: Mason District Craft Show, Mason District Park, Annandale, VA - 12:15

Oct 7: Manassas Fall Jubilee, Old Town Manassas - 11:00

Oct 7: Fun for Fairfax, Fairfax Government Center, Fairfax, VA - 4:15

Oct 14: National Craft Show, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD -
11:30 - 12:00, 12:45 - 1:30, 2:45 - 3:30

Oct 15: National Craft Show, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg, MD -
2:30 - 3:15, 3:45 - 4:15

Oct 21: Reston Fall Festival, Reston Town Center, Reston, VA - 5:00 pm

Nov 24-25: We're attending the National C.L.O.G. Convention, Covington, KY

Dec 2: B.A.R.N. Benefit, Manassas Mall - 2:30 & 4:00 pm

We concluded our 1999 "Back Home Again" tour with the Disneyworld and Fantasy cruise ship performances in July. Come on out to see our new show, the Bull Run Jamboree, which includes a country hoedown, gospel, top-40, swing-dancing, and a medley from the musical "Grease!"

Need info?

For more information on the Bull Run Cloggers, or clogging in general, contact:

Terry Alexander, Director
bull_run_clog@hotmail.com
(703) 861-CLOG

The Bull Run Cloggers are partially funded by the Prince William County Arts Council

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