clog dance

American

noun

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

Other Word Forms

clog dancer noun
clog dancing noun

Etymology

Origin of clog dance

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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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

And there she was, unconscious of him, doing her gay clog dance.

From The "Genius" by Dreiser, Theodore

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