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Welcome to the Northern California Cloggers Association, Inc. web site. This is your place for information on clogging in Northern California, Northern Nevada, and Southern Oregon.
Clogging, or clog dancing, is a lively, foot-stomping dance which originated in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The settlers to those mountains brought their own steps and rhythms, which melded into what we now call clogging. Modern cloggers dance to all types of music. Clogging clubs meet regularly to learn new steps and dances. Teams may also perform precision routines or participate in clogging competitions.
The Northern California Cloggers Association was formed in March, 1982, to promote clogging and communication among all cloggers in Northern California and neighboring states. Membership is made up of teachers as well as dancers who love and support clogging. NCCA sponsors workshops and dances, seminars for instructors and clogging leaders, and also puts on an annual 3-day convention in the spring of each year. The Association's award-winning newsletter, the Clog-A-Gram, is published quarterly and includes the minutes of each quarterly membership meeting, cue sheets for clogging dances, articles on clogging, club news, information on clogging in other areas, useful hints, information on where to clog and upcoming events.
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NEWS AND UPDATES:
Congratulations to Janice Hanzel for receiving the 2009 Lucy Johnson Award from C.L.O.G. at the National CLOG Convention in November.This award is presented to an outstanding contributor to the clogging community. Kathey Wilson from Alaska was also a recipient this year. In 2008 Lois Elling (CA) and Anne Mills (WA and AZ) were presented the award.
Barry Welch and his crew are busy planning this year's Annual Convention which promises to be bigger and better than ever! Be sure to register early and don't miss the buffet and exhibition show on Saturday evening. See you there!
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season to everyone.
In January, start your year off with a bang at the Winter Clogging Dance on January 24 in Belmont. More information on the flier here. The Teachers' Forum meeting will be the same day and place from 2:00-5:00 pm. More information on the Teachers' Forum page.
Then, the next NCCA Quarterly Workshop and Dance is February 6 in Orangevale. Mark your calendars!
NCCA is greatly saddened by the passing of our long-time friend and clogger, Doug Chin on July 5, 2009.
UPDATE: Many people celebrated Doug's life and clogging by attending the Clogging Chin-Dig in Belmont on Sept. 12th. A few photos are here and the flier is here.
Read more about Doug here and here.
Much fun was had at recent workshops in Grass Valley and Santa Rosa. Check out the pictures here.
The NCCA Step Dictionary is now available on CD in pdf format.
Now you can access thousands of clogging steps by name, description, cross references, and more. This valuable tool is good for dancers, choreographers, and teachers. The CD includes all the steps in previous editions and updates. Get yours now. Note: NCCA members get a special discount. Join NCCA to take advantage of this.
2009 Convention a big success!
Everyone had a great time at this year's convention on April 17-19.
Thanks to our co-chairs, Kellee and Richard, and their committee for a super job.
Check out photos from convention. Who knows - you might find yourself in one of them.
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