Clog dance in the North East

Northumberland & Durham

Clog dance in Northumberland and Durham reached a peak towards the end of the 19th Century when competitions developed which have helped the dance to survive to the present.

North East competition have strict rules about the carriage of the dancer - ideally there should be no upper body movement with the arms held comfortably straight by the side. Marks are awarded for carriage, beats, steps and time ...

... and in the Pedestal competition - If you faall off - you're oot!