Clogging is a distinctive form of American folk dance, characterized by double-time stomping and steps executed with the body held straight and upright. Clogging is performed to the downbeat of the music, usually with the heel keeping rhythm.*

What is the difference between tap dancing and clogging? Clogging is similar to tap dancing, but has a different style. Cloggers perform with an up-and-down body motion and tend to make the most sounds with their heels.

Tap dancers stay light on their feet and tend to dance to the melodies of music, rather than to the beats.* Tappers use a shoe with a stationary tap, while cloggers use a shoe that have jingle taps.