🎻 Old-Time Appalachian Stomp (Octoped)

With only one run-through of the routine prior to the performance, we took to the stage at the Michigan Celtic Festival to perform Octoped for the first time in almost 10 years, with different dancers in several of the positions. This Appalachian clogging quartet is a high energy crowd pleaser with contra dance influences. ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: Dancers: Sheila, Emily, Maeve, Meagan Musicians: Nate and Sam Jacobson (fiddle), Sarah Vaujin (guitar) Choreographer: Sheila Graziano Old-Time Tune: Nail that Catfish to a Tree Backdrop: Abbey, with Gabrielle and Kathi Videographer: Jim Behrendt Venue: Michigan Celtic Festival 2026 ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE: Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the CommonWealth Dance Collective (CDC) is an ensemble dedicated to preserving and performing traditional percussive dance. We are part of the non-profit AACTMAD (Ann Arbor Community for Traditional Music and Dance). Our Repertoire: • Appalachian Clogging & Flatfooting • Irish & Sean-Nós • Canadian Step Dance • English Clog • Tap & Historical Vaudeville-era Marley Dances Our Promise: What you see and hear is 100% human. We deliver authentic spirit, real joy, and raw sound. ✨ STAY CONNECTED: • Subscribe to join our community:    / @commonwealthdancecollective   • Official Website: https://cwdcollective.wixsite.com/cwdc • Booking & Inquiries: commonwealthdancecollectivemi@gmail.com #clogging #folkdance #traditionaldance #stepdance #bluegrass #oldtimemusic #percussivedance #appalachianclogging #appalachia