Appalachian Clogging Step Battle
A
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- Hard-soled shoes
- A hard flat surface
- Lively string band music
HOW TO PLAY
1
Two dancers face off, taking turns performing a short percussive footwork phrase.
2
Each dancer must top the last phrase with a new combination of stomps, shuffles, and taps.
3
The audience calls out for their favorite after each pair of turns.
4
A dancer who repeats a previous phrase or loses the beat is eliminated.
5
The last dancer still inventing fresh footwork wins the battle.