Stanardsville, Virginia

ABOUT US

The Hi-Horse Cloggers of Stanardsville, Virginia, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985 under the direction of Nancy Campbell. From 1992 until 2010, the Club was under the direction of Evelyn Joann Shifflett. Beginning March 31, 2010, the Club has been under the direction of Kathy Ward; Thomas Dodds, Elisabeth Scott, and Jean Rice are Associate Directors. The Hi-Horse Cloggers has steadily grown from 6 members to the current 34 members, ranging in ages from 4 to 69; they practice each Wednesday from 7–9 P.M.and Thursdays from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM at the Greene County Primary School Cafeteria.

The Hi-Horse Cloggers perform throughout the state of Virginia at both private and public functions. Many of the members have participated in competitions and have won several trophies. Numerous performance routines are choreographed by members of the Club. One of the routines, Fire in the Rain, was choreographed by Gertrude Cox and published by Steppin’ Times, a worldwide publication.

The traditional style of clogging is promoted by the Hi-Horse Cloggers through their performances and teaching. Although this style of clogging is slowly giving way to a more modern dance method, some of which is included in our performances, we are striving to keep the traditional style alive as it is part of our American heritage.