Roots Music & Percussive Folk Dancing LIVE

We were thrilled to be guest performers at the Léim Irish Dance Annual Show. Sheila led our ensemble in "PUG" and "Big John," our two most iconic Appalachian clogging routines she choreographed to the Old-Time fiddle tunes. In between these two synchronized group routines, Sheila and Emma performed the Marley Soft Shoe, a historic 100+ year old clog dance preserved from the Vaudeville-era with a sense of humor. TIMESTAMPS: PUG 0:00 Marley Soft Shoe 2:16 Big John 5:43 THE PERFORMANCE: Dancers: Emily, Meagan, Sheila, Emma Choreographer: Sheila Graziano Musicians: Nate Jacobson (fiddle) & Sarah Vaujin (guitar) Location: Léim Irish Dance Annual Show 2026 at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre at the University of Michigan Special thanks to Léim Irish Dance for including us in your performance! Several of our dancers are alumni of this fantastic student-led group at the University of Michigan. Learn more about them here: https://sites.google.com/view/leimiri... 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