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How to Be a Successful Competitive Clogger (Dancer)  
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Tags: Dance, Clogging, Irish Dancing

The clogging competition can be very intense so it is important to gain any edge you can. Here is how you can learn to be a successful competitive clogger.

1.	Start packing at least 2 days before the competition.
2.	Make sure you have every single costume, hair ribbon, bow, and be sure to have both your regular pair of clogs and your old ones just in case. If you have split sole or black shoes, bring those too. Also be sure to have extra pairs of black and white socks, just to be safe!
3.	If you want to look good for the competition, get a mani or pedi or have your hair done the day before you leave. It can't hurt to look pretty!
4.	Be sure to have regular clothes for the times you aren't competing. Pack shorts, shirts, pants, etc. Have some athletic clothes and nice ones for going out or sight-seeing. Also have tennis shoes, flip-flops, and nicer shoes.
5.	Bring extra spending money for the competition or for shopping while at your destination.
6.	The night before you leave, go over all your songs and/or solos and duets. It will help so you are less likely to mess up at the competition. Also practice in your costumes or solo outfit and shoes, to make sure you will be comfortable dancing.
7.	Charge your cell phone and/or walkie talkies or other electronic devices before you go.
8.	If you are doing a solo or regular duet, make sure you are wearing pants and a sparkly shirt. Your shirt should be either short sleeved, long sleeved, or quarter length. Avoid tank tops, dresses, skirts. It helps to wear dark pants with a light top and shoes, because it will create more of a contrast and you will stand out in front of the judges.
9.	When doing a solo, hold your arms comfortably, not stick straight at your sides. Avoid exaggerated head movements, and be sure to pick up your knees and have high energy, even if you have a challenging solo.
10.	When lining up for solos, try to get somewhere in the middle. People will try to get you to move to the front or back, but if they are not an official, stay firm. You never want to be first or last. If you must be on the end, grin, bear it, and make sure you look like the one having the most fun.
11.	On stage for solos, try to get to the front and middle for "everybody dance".
12.	On stage for all songs, have high energy, even if you are dead tired, and SMILE!!! Even if its cheesy, smile, because that is the most important key to winning.
13.	HAVE FUN!

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