Big John @ Michigan Celtic Festival '24 - Appalachian clogging

Members of the CommonWealth Dance Collective perform Big John at the Michigan Celtic Festival 2023. Big John is an Appalachian clogging dance choreographed by Sheila Graziano and named after the tune Big John McNeil. It was originally choreographed in the 1990s to a specific arrangement of Big John McNeil for the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic ‎@salinefiddlersphilharmonic3114 and has been taught to many of their dancers over the years in addition to members of the CDC.

The CDC is a traditional percussive dance ensemble based in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area. It was formed by Sheila Graziano in 2004, and this was the 21st year the ensemble has performed at the Michigan Celtic Festival, formerly known as the Saline Celtic Festival.

Dancers: Emma, Emily, Maeve, Diane, Meagan, Ruby
Choreographer: Sheila Graziano
Musicians: Nate Jacobson, Sam Jacobson, Myron Grant, Susie Lorand

Contact: [email protected]

Website:
https://cwdcollective.wixsite.com/cwdc

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