ALIVE & KICKING APPALACHIAN CLOG DANCERS AND STRING BAND
Alive & Kicking are based in Exeter, Devon. The group was formed in 1989 and perform music and dance from the Appalachian Mountain region of the United States.
Based on the traditional steps of Appalachian clogging, Alive & Kicking have developed their own distinctive and exciting style of Appalachian clog dance, using dances choreographed by members of the team.
The group performs at folk festivals throughout the country, including regular appearances at Sidmouth and Wimborne festivals, ceilidhs and a variety of events and has also appeared on television. In 2003 the group visited Philadelphia as guests of Fiddlekicks who made a return visit to the UK in 2004. Further details are here.
PERFORMANCES
Alive & Kicking are equipped with a portable dance floor for outdoor and indoor performances. This requires a reasonably level surface and measures 5 metres x 5 metres. The band has its own P.A. system, which requires a 13 amp power source.
WORKSHOPS
In addition to arena and street displays, the team offers workshops in Appalachian clogging at all levels, and regular weekly beginners' classes are held in the autumn and spring months at The Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre. No previous dance experience is necessary for beginners' workshops, the emphasis is on simple steps with lots of movement and, above all, fun!
