This year, United Arts of Central Florida’s ARTSFEST will feature two clogging events:
More information on ArtsFest: http://www.artsfestfl.com/index.html
A University of Florida production of “The Grapes of Wrath” features live old time music and choreography by American Racket’s Andy Howard.
For more information, visit: http://www.arts.ufl.edu/news/story.aspx?ID=344
Feb. 13, 2011: Florida State Clogging Championships (Kissimmee, FL)
American Racket Cloggers
10:30 AM; Sunday, February 15, 2009
Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, FL
(N. Rosalind Ave. between E. Jefferson St. and E. Washington St. on the west end of Lake Eola)
Free, Open To Public
Who knew American history could be so noisy?! The American Racket Cloggers will be offering a free public performance on Sunday, February 15, 2009, at 10:30 AM at the Walt Disney Amphitheatre on Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. The troupe has developed a solid reputation for its modern take on back-home entertainment, featuring young, energetic professional dancers that kick up the “amp” on standard southern comforts. They have won numerous national titles and have served as cultural ambassadors, representing US culture at festivals in Costa Rica, Brazil, and Canada and have shared the stage with great American acts including Bill Cosby and Sister Hazel. Their performance is free to the public, sponsored by United Arts of Central Florida as part of ArtsFest. Don’t leave anybody behind—this show is suitable for all ages! A+ for youth friendly and even some audience participation. ”Hootin’ and hollerin’” isn’t only allowed, it’s encouraged!
American Racket Cloggers
10:30 AM; Sunday, February 15, 2009
Walt Disney Amphitheatre at Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando, FL
(N. Rosalind Ave. between E. Jefferson St. and E. Washington St. on the west end of Lake Eola)
Free, Open To Public
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Paul Melville, Dalita Diaz de Arce, Andy Howard (director), and Erin Hughes are among the American Racket dancers that performed at Festival Gigue en Fete in Sainte-Marie, Quebec, June 23-30, 2008.
“Sainte-Marie is under the spell of American Racket.”
— Pierre-Luc Lafrance
Journal de Beauce-Nord
Sainte-Marie, Quebec
American Racket’s Paul Melville, Danielle Buice and Andy Howard (director) exchange gifts with Festival Gigue En Fete’s President Bruno Vachon and Sainte-Marie Mayor Harold Guay.
17 dancers of American Racket represented eight U.S. states in Sainte-Marie, Quebec. June 23-30, 2008
“American Racket of Florida lived up to its reputation. The group, bursting with energy, won over the audience with its clogging… American Racket stole the show with a furiously fast performance that knew no idle time.”
— Pierre-Luc Lafrance
Journal de Beauce-Nord (Sainte-Marie, Quebec)
July 4, 2008