| English Clog dancers wear heavy-soled clogs that make the
wearer able to dance on the balls of the feet and tap loudly. |
Appalachian dancing is more laid back than clogging and dancers lean more
on their heels. The dance originates from the North American Appalachian
mountains and is influenced by native American, African, tap and European
styles of dance. |
There are two types of Irish dance, with either hard or soft-soled
shoes worn. The dance is energetic with the arms kept still by the sides. |
Rapper sword dancing is danced in teams of five people and uses blunt,
flexible metal swords with wooden handles. The swords are used in figures,
and there is less footwork than in the other styles. |
