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Clog dancing

Clog dancing is a type of dance where people wear special shoes called clogs and make clacking sounds with their feet as they dance. Clogs are like regular shoes but they have hard wooden or leather soles that make noise when they hit the ground.

Imagine you are wearing shoes that make a loud noise every time you stomp your feet on the floor, like tapping your toes or jumping. Now, imagine you are doing this in a special way that makes it sound like music and dance. That's what clog dancing is!

People have been clog dancing for a very long time, and it started as a way to make music for people to dance to. It's especially popular in places like Ireland and Wales, but you can find clog dancers all over the world.

Clog dancing can be performed alone or with a group of people. Dancers often wear bright and colorful clothes that move with them as they dance. Different regions have different styles of clog dancing, but they all involve making (loud) noise with your feet.

So, if you ever see people stomping their feet loudly and dancing rhythmically, now you know they might be clog dancers!
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