tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1406207979242225362012-03-06T12:07:49.070Za blog about the attempts of someone with two left feet to learn to clog dance.Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.comBlogger631100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-49213746524265822722012-03-05T11:42:00.002Z2012-03-06T12:07:49.079Z

I feel like I should do a March update. Firstly I'm almost getting the hang of the basic break dropping heels. But still at slow pace...need to speed up gradually. I'm also going to be dancing a short spot at session this month. Bit scary....but have been practicing the clog 'routine' and it uses all the steps I'm most confident with... No double shuffle!!!! and on another note.... I have to

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-27582603319893518362012-02-20T09:56:00.003Z2012-02-20T09:56:57.609Z

What level am I?Yes. I'm playing that game again. I do it with every workshop whether it be music, dance etc.  I just find it impossible to judge my level of competency and thus pick the correct class. I can spend weeks hopping from one thing to another trying to list the pros and cons of each. Or guessing what skills might be needed and if I could get away with doing something a little tricky

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-36207842316577585822012-02-06T09:24:00.002Z2012-02-06T09:24:39.544Z

As some of you may know it snowed over the weekend...actually got enough snow to make stuff with. So I present to you.... *drumroll* A Snow Clog!  (and yes those are my 'everyday' walking around clogs I'm wearing...proved to be up to the snow.)

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So here it goes a little update. I've been working on the basic break dropping heels. Its so much easier when I just do stright shuffle instead of trying to do rounded shuffle. Also been working on double & single heels with 'jump'. I didn't realize right foot had to land directly infront of left foot and vice versa till I watched the video. And suddenly it made sense. Now just got to do

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-31540783819079502142012-01-26T09:51:00.001Z2012-01-28T10:23:44.034Z

So you know how I said I hadn't seen any clog dancing on got to dance...well I was watching 'auditions uncut' and what do a spy but 2 clog dancers. They got 2 gold stars....which I think means on the shortlist...but can't find them listed on the website as live semi finalist. :( Edit: Found a video. One of my fave tunes. I have still been practicing my dancing..it just I don't want to bore

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-53142014399003471042012-01-12T20:17:00.000Z2012-01-12T20:17:18.316Z

So here are some more videos. Firstly the break dropping heels. I think I got it right. Just need to be able to as automaticaly as the other basic break I usually do. And here is Third Schottiche....which I realized I'd only done one video of before.

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Still practicing. Just running through the steps. Trying to memorize the steps so I don't have to keep having sneaky peek at the book to remind myself. Also tried doing basic break dropping the heels. On side note was watching 'got to dance' the other day. Haven't spotted any clog dancers yet. :( But this group of dancers were amazing

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As promised here is my latest update. Been working on the shuffles and stepping back/over sections. I've done some of the video from different angles to show that I'm on my toes/doing the heel beats etc.   Firstly here we have another attempt at my nemisis the Double Shuffle.     Then the Single & Triple Shuffles - not sure if I'm doing them quite right. Then

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-2870259146006151712011-12-19T10:57:00.003Z2011-12-19T10:58:13.316Z

I'm still practicing. Just not got anything new to report yet. Will hopefully have something to post in 2012. ;)

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-81399792633779317922011-11-21T09:04:00.001Z2011-12-14T14:07:30.520Z

The sun was shining and it was one of those rare nice autumn/winter days so I went out and took some pics. They look quite nice against the autumn colours

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I know, I know...haven't updated in a while. But here you go I have some videos to tide you over. (recorded after a marathon 45min practice session) I am still working away at the double shuffle. It is doing my head in. I just can't do it consistently fast enough to keep in time with the music. I run out of 'umph' after the first few bars and get out of time and that's with

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-23511113499479662862011-10-25T16:34:00.003+01:002011-12-23T11:49:10.406Z

So I have been working on stepping over. and stepping back. Also working on double shuffle. I am still struggling to do right amount of steps without the book in front of me.  This is my attempt of doing six 'steps' all in one go without music or looking at book for reference.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-36517495158168298642011-10-20T09:03:00.005+01:002011-12-23T11:23:26.158Z

So you know I may have mentioned on this blog before that I was thinking of painting the board I stepped on. Well....I did it in the end (see above). It started off as I'd done some practice (stepping back & stepping over) and found that unless I started in exactly the right place my foot slipped off the board back or front. So I found the right start position and drew round my feet in

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-75961907535692149692011-10-18T09:02:00.002+01:002011-12-23T11:24:33.106Z

So I've been making dress from a retro 1950's pattern. I love the swishy circle skirt part. Was thinking it would make a great skirt for dancing in. Question is plain colour or pretty print?

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Still struggling with double shuffle, can do it slowly on my own and with slow bit on DVD. But once I try it with music I seem to lose timing with it. On another note had a go at doing 'stepping over'. Managed to do it very slowly. Getting used to the Tap Step 'step' and judging how much space I have on the board to dance it.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-48294756756686882982011-10-10T11:34:00.003+01:002011-12-23T11:48:47.887Z

Had a go dancing to this tune. Apologies probably spelt the name wrong. Micky Callahans by Ladydetemps Will have to do another video soon. ---- Been watching all the videos on youtube from clogfest 2011. Find them quite inspirational. Wish I could go to it. Here's one of my favorites.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-38178119414743328442011-10-04T09:02:00.006+01:002011-12-23T11:48:34.213Z

Ok. I think I have got it. (and my playing is getting steadier too but that's another matter). Really pleased. :) Now just Double Shuffle left to master.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-43014888577831810902011-10-02T13:00:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:28:22.375Z

Just to let my readers know. I have another blog. http://stitchintimeandspace.blogspot.com/ Where I post about sewing, music, history, sci-fi and anything that takes my fancy. I've already made quite a few posts and welcome comments.

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It seems cold and clog don't mix...well I suppose I can time a shuffle with a sneeze. lol! So having a little break from it for a few days.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-8529228104638661132011-09-28T09:50:00.002+01:002011-12-23T11:48:22.850Z

Woo! Managed to do double & single heels at faster speed. Then paused DVD and tried it twice and it still worked. I found it easier to find the groove when I went faster than going slower. Weird huh? Next step: practice till I can do it to different hornpipe.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-89966992826401353632011-09-23T09:08:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:30:14.797Z

Mirror, Mirror on the wall who does the roundest shuffles of the all..... I can't believe I had never thought of this before. Balancing mirror up against the wardrobe so I can see my footwork without leaning over and loosing my balance. p.s. excuse the mess.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-83216872982756545622011-09-22T09:12:00.001+01:002011-12-23T11:48:04.717Z

These are the two steps I'm struggling with.... Double & Single Heels Start this video from 0.17 I 'cut' the video in the wrong place so you get my mess up at the beginning. Double Shuffle
 I just can't get into the double shuffle after a break....the rhythm just goes potty. btw. 'Music to Clog to' arrived yesterday. :) Will have to test it out this evening.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-75257134144025140562011-09-14T20:29:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:47:51.745Z

Here's my latest video. I'm going to try and do some more but ran out of time today. Still not quite getting hang of the double & single heels. Not getting in the groove shall we say...keep getting ahead of myself. And trying to remember where I am with the double shuffle is another thing still working on. Think I''m gonna have to record music at slower tempo to dance to for that till I

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-43631612835917884112011-09-13T10:10:00.001+01:002011-12-23T11:47:38.062Z

Been working on doing rounded shuffles. Think I am getting the hang of it now. Easier on left foot than right. Looks like I'm waiting impatiently for the kettle to boil when practice shuffles in kitchen area. lol! On side note. Just realized my first blog post was in June so that's about 3 months I've been learning.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-90752688649146209452011-09-12T09:16:00.001+01:002011-12-23T11:32:53.449Z

Did some practice over weekend etc. again. Give it a week might have a new progress video up.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-32609213050184711992011-09-08T16:33:00.003+01:002011-12-23T11:47:32.060Z

Yesterday's one off 2 hour lesson went well. I was exhausted afterwards (not used to that much exercise) I am so unfit. lol! Enjoyed it though. Definitely boosted my confidence. Felt my balance/posture has improved too. I did have to laugh every time I finished on the wrong foot. Ended up doing the steps faster than I have been doing at home So that's in improvement too.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-33391815186172154372011-09-06T09:39:00.002+01:002011-12-23T11:34:30.101Z

Here's a subject that I think relates to the clog dance....feet. I am by nature quite a sedentary person. My feet have always been a problem. Finding shoes that don't end up with blisters or bleeding ankles is hard for me. I have found the clogs (a lovely custom pair from Trefor Owen) I have comfortable and have not had any of the usual problems. In general though I have recently had to take

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-1166030781373440612011-09-05T12:59:00.003+01:002011-12-23T11:47:21.732Z

I'm afraid didn't get any practice done this weekend either. :blush: Was at EATMT Traditional Music Day on the Saturday http://www.eatmt.org.uk/tmd.htm Watching the stepdancing and playing in the sessions mainly. Had really nice day. And the Weather was fab. I will be doing some practice this evening. As managed to get a one off clog lesson locally. So I'll let you know how I get on

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-79790720297666614512011-08-31T14:39:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:47:05.846Z

So yes I was a bit quiet this weekend...because I was at shrewsbury folk festival. But managed to find lots of clog related stuff inbetween trying to see every act I wanted to....so much to see so little time. One of the highlights of the festival was 'ClogFest' which wasn't really explained in the programme but thought I'd go along anyway and thoroughly enjoyed it. And here is some

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-4441443057956111562011-08-19T18:38:00.001+01:002011-12-23T11:46:52.729Z

So here is my latest attempt. First schottiche progression Second schottiche progression

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Just to keep you up to date been focusing on trying to get comfortable with the double shuffle...and not loosing where I am. (I keep getting lost and not remembering how many steps I've done and if its time for the break. lol!) Also working on the second scottiche progression. Remembering to go behind not in front....and not to step off the board. I have about 1cm margin of error in order to have

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-90392160549500423962011-08-15T09:03:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:39:15.657Z

Come clog dancing was on tv again last night. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wmy5q Watched it again 'understanding' more. Focusing on bits I wouldn't have focused on before. And if you haven't watched it yet...I challenge you to watch it and not go 'ooh, I want to try that'. ;) Caught the end of the folk prom too (clogging there)...will have to watch that on i-player. On another note did

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-77006468004326574572011-08-12T11:27:00.002+01:002011-12-23T11:39:52.225Z

I was looking round the shops the other day, and listening to some of the modern 'dance' music they blast out. I attempted some of the clog steps to it. And for one of the songs it worked. Maybe its the steady beat was what made it possible? Sorry short but sweet post today. Can't always find something to report each day. But like to make at least one or two posts a week. (been working on my (

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-43064044262834296422011-08-05T17:00:00.003+01:002011-12-23T11:46:17.985Z

This is the extra bit. I tried dancing 2nd Scottiche to tune on DVD used for first schottiche progression. Steamboat Hornpipe. As you can tell its only third time through I get the hang of the rhythm.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-53514979940934227992011-08-05T09:31:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:45:37.730Z

Hello Readers! Here is me long awaited update. Quite a few videos this time so may split into to posts. Firstly the double shuffle. Seems to be one of those things some days I can do it others I can't. It's like my balance just disappears. As you can see this video is of a work in progress. Secondly started working on Double & Single Heels at Brenda's suggestion. :) Here is

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-14813108215339137802011-08-03T09:58:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:44:53.001Z

As I haven't updated in a while. Did a medium paced 'dance through' scottiche 1-3 then did the 'single and double heels' followed by the double shuffles. Phew! Was exhausted after that...I am soooo unfit. There will be video updates soon.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-11968613274150829242011-07-29T12:28:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:43:58.301Z

Youtube recommended this video to me yesterday and I just had to post it. I find it hard enough to play melodeon sitting down...impressed at the dancing and playing. It must take lots of concentration to skip while stepping. Anyway...you will now be returned to regular posting. ;)

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-24288095112206811922011-07-28T09:01:00.004+01:002011-12-23T11:43:28.158Z

Clothes maketh a (wo)man...to misquote a saying. Been thinking a lot about clothes. I think reading a book about outfits through the ages first prompted it. It kinda recalled to my mind reading here "Any style may be danced. Clogs must be worn and traditional costume is preferred in all competitions except the Group Section." So what is traditional costume? In Essex it seems to be, peroxide

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-82273360955823578632011-07-26T09:13:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:44:20.667Z

I know been a bit quiet...been busy practicing. Actually managed to just keep up with the full speed bit of the First Schottiche video. So had to re record the track fast so I could make a new video at speeded up pace. Bit wobbly in places. Here is First Scottiche Progression. Which is ...a work in progress...I have a tendency to forget where I am and get all the right steps in the

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-54267036577325630632011-07-19T09:07:00.000+01:002011-12-23T11:41:27.374Z

Yep...I know haven't posted over last few days. Been off on a whistlestop holiday up to Derbyshire. Why is this relevant you ask? According to wiki "It is thought to have developed in the Lancashire cotton mills where wooden-soled clogs were preferred to leather soles because the floors were kept wet to help keep the humidity high, important in cotton spinning. Workers sitting at the weaving

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-44235587550628759022011-07-10T16:16:00.000+01:002011-12-14T12:50:30.425Z

So writing again...Thought I'd put up a video of where I am so far. I have been experimenting with trying the same steps to different tunes...but it doesn't work. My brain gets distracted by thinking 'ooh, what's that tune' instead of counting steps. lol! Here is the first schottiche (progression) as you can see work in progress. Haven't started adding music yet either. And the second

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-50223789768701258272011-07-07T08:59:00.000+01:002011-12-14T12:49:48.039Z

So currently trying 1st Schottiche Progression - Having to stand on board facing the other way so I can hop shuffle and still stay on the board. Second Schottiche - worked out there's a fine line between stepping off the board and stepping on my toes. lol! Sat and 'walked through' third schottiche as well.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-63371378876358250082011-07-04T09:10:00.002+01:002011-12-14T12:48:55.246Z

Managed to do brief practice. Here is latest updated video. Apologies for my terrible playing.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-51811545711842106712011-07-01T09:47:00.001+01:002011-12-14T12:48:32.500Z

Tried again. I think I'll give it another day. Can put weight on left foot but can't 'hop' or 'spring' on Left as ankle hurts too much. Still 'walked' through steps sitting down though so time wasn't wasted. Once I figure out what is actually happening at weekend (no one tells me anything) I can see when I might fit in recording another video update.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-79154693818251096272011-06-29T09:48:00.002+01:002011-12-14T12:48:02.883Z

Well was practicing last night went hop, hop, hop...spring onto left foot (landed a bit heavily) and 'Ouch'. Had to put right foot down coz left just wouldn't take my weight. I can walk on it it just hurts when I stand on left foot on its own. I think I'll erm...have to rest it for a bit just 'walk through' the steps sitting down instead.

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-29821596338220365962011-06-28T00:00:00.002+01:002011-12-14T12:47:37.039Z

Whoop! Tried the 'double shuffle' yesterday (despite the oppressively hot weather) and did it without falling over or doing a 'wobble' this I'm quite pleased about. As I was worried that after a weekend of no practice I'd forget how to do stuff. Hopefully I'll record a video soon. btw. Any advice on posture/technique? Should my knees be bendy (like shock absorbers) or more stiff. I just wonder

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-15025798090204836922011-06-21T00:30:00.001+01:002011-12-14T12:47:01.077Z

So....really need a post to put up for today...thought I'd explain my practice regime. It goes something like this: 1. Step/Shuffle exercise 2. Hop/Spring exercise 3. Sit on chair with feet on board - walk through first/first progression/second/third schottiche (easy when siting down. lol!). 4. Stand up and run through first schottiche all the way through. 5. Go back and do the bits I did wrong

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-71365650776104126392011-06-17T12:30:00.000+01:002011-12-14T12:44:42.279Z

Not just been trying the dancing...been playing the tunes as well. Noticing an improvement. Tried Fisherman's hornpipe on fiddle...which feels quite nice to play, and I notice a 'bounce' to it.  Just wish it didn't sound so screechy. So this is it on melodeon. Next one to do is steamboat hornpipe. Tried playing it a while back. Here: Here is the latest version

Lady Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-140620797924222536.post-64938965992861060032011-06-16T21:36:00.001+01:002011-12-14T12:44:03.018Z

So I managed to finally record Fisherman's Hornpipe with few enough mistakes that it might be dancable. Took me a while to figure out how to play the music and record the tap sound of the steps at same time. Went with melodeon rather than fiddle version....as easier on the ear.

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Been doing another exercise suggested by Brenda. Springing & Hopping. Quite exhausting (I am so unfit) but fun. And here is basic break again... and First Scottiche I have tried the first scottiche (progression) but manage to sit down suddenly every time I do the hop shuffle. lol! Technical note: I used an external mic placed close to the board for the sound. Now for some

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Here is the board I have Mum wants to 'decorate' it. I said just put a nice stain on it or a white wash so it matches the other wood in the room. But mum would like to plaint it blue with a big flower in the middle. I said why not do a nice watercolour scene on it. Or maybe striped like a deckchair... So what do you think? And suggestions or recommendations?

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Last night I managed to follow along with the 'slow' video and keep up. Only got the wrong foot twice. lol! (Case of wrong foot right rhythm). At least I kept going rather than crumbling to a halt. Which was a nice milestone. Only thing is I'm starting to doubt myself. Was reading the glossary at back of book. And started to think but that's not what I'm doing..but it looks/sounds okay to me?*

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Decisions, decisions...should I keep working on first schottiche till I get it perfect, or try first schottiche (progression)? Should I work on my, erm, balance a bit more?

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So got the board on saturday. And today I decided to record some videos to show where I'm up to. Firstly the shuffle step exercise Brenda mentioned. then the 'break' on its own then me trying to do first scottiche all the way through comments and advice welcome...

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1. Thanks to Deborah for donating me a piece of wood (picking it up at weekend). 2. Will be working on my shuffle....I realised I was just just wiggling my foot while brushing it along the ground and hoping for the best, so have made a concerted effort to analyze what I need to do, to do it properly. (Shuffling on tiles office kitchen floor while waiting for kettle to boil in lunch break is the

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So I had a sneaky quick go at trying the steps on the concrete while the weather was good and no one was watching. Didn't slip over! Getting further...although still adjusting to being on toes all the time (I don't wear heels...but can walk on stilts). Only thing is the concrete has left the bottom of the clogs of pockmarked. Experts is this a bad thing?

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Showed my grandad & grandma my clogs the other day. My Grandad turns round to say his Dad told him his dads mum (My great great grandmother) used to own a pub in Grimsby, where she clog danced. How weird is that. lol! I hope it's true and I've inherited the right genes. ;)

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I just found the slow motion option on my macbook dvd player...ah, now 'spring R stright tap L front' makes a bit more sense...can't do it [without slipping over] but I understand it. lol!

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Okay....now worked out a system now. I clench my hand into a fist on the side I start on...that way I remember where I am at the end.

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To misquote Morcombe and Wise. ;) Well at the moment I'm saying the steps out loud as I do them slowly. In hope of memorising them. (Can't read the book at watch the screen at same time. lol!) Remembering what foot I started on by the time I get to the end, so I know which foot to start on next is the problem at the moment. Going to practice on the tiled floor in the kitchen at work at lunch...

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Been enjoying watching the videos on the 'clogfest' channel http://www.youtube.com/user/clogfest Looks fun! In other news on hunt for some kinda wood board to dance on. I did notice an empty wooden pallet left outside a shop for rubbish collection but wasn't sure which shop to go and ask if I could take it. Plus it was rather heavy. Maybe a trip to B&Q is needed instead? Problem is I don't

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Why is it whenever I hear music I suddenly forget which is right and which is left? The Book/DVD arrived yesterday...had a quick speed read of the book, watched all the DVD. Then tried to go slowly but for some reason hoping in slow motion doesn't work...especially when I haven't got a board only got carpet. Ended up sitting on the floor a few times. lol! My solution hang on to the radiator to

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So I saw 'Come Clog Dancing' on the BBC and it made me think 'Yeah I want to try that'. (See link below for clip) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-11930057 It was definitely English Step Clog I wanted to do rather than NW morris clog or Appalacian. First thing I did was order clogs from Trefor Owen. And several months later they arrived. Aren't they pretty? My second though was 'Get

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