Rutherford County's   Cripple Creek Cloggers    Murfreesboro, TN

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Rutherford County's Cripple Creek Cloggers nationally

known  as Tennessee's only Authentic Appalachian

style cloggers, offering a festive celebration

in rhythm and dance!
 

The group has received acclaim for its extraordinary
performances throughout the United States, Europe, 
Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean.


History
of The Cripple Creek Cloggers

 







 A Festive Celebration In Rhythm And Dance!




 


Facebook Members Visit

Rutherford County Square Dancers/Cripple Creek Cloggers
 

 

2012 International Travel


July 2nd - July 16th

 The Cripple Creek Cloggers represented the U.S. in

international folkloric festivals in Latvia & Lithuania.
 

 




TN STATE FAIR
 

 
 

 

International Folkfest 2013

The Cripple Creek Cloggers will host the International Folkfest in

Murfreesboro, TN during the week of June 9th through June 16th.

The CCC has hosted Folkfest since 1982
!
 

Upcoming Folkfest: June 9-16, 2013 - June 8-15, 2014 - June 7-14, 2015




M
eet The Cripple Creek Cloggers
 


 


 



A SPECIAL PRESENTATION PREPARED FOR CCC!

Clips of Group Performances Set to Music
Memories & Enjoyment - A Special Thanks to Kyle
 


 

CCC INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TROUPES

LATVIA / LITHUANIA 2012

FRANCE  2011

CZECH REPUBLIC 2010

FRANCE & SPAIN 2009

ITALY 2009

BELGIUM & HOLLAND 2008

GERMANY 2007





2011 International Travel


July 9th - July 26th

 The Cripple Creek Cloggers represented the U.S. in

international folkloric festivals in Morcenx and LaReole, France. 
 

 CCC performed in various towns throughout southwestern France,

as a part of the activities of these two festivals. They held workshops

to teach Appalachian-style square dancing, joined other countries'

troupes in parades, and met and exchanged gifts with

governmental dignitaries of the region.


 

2011 France Photo Gallery
 



CCC Photos - Morcenx Festival in France




 

2010 International Travel


 

2010 Czech  Republic Photo Gallery

The Cripple Creek Cloggers traveled from August
  16th - August 31st through the Czech Republic.
  Performances were held in Sumperk and the
  beautiful city of Prague.

 
 

2010 Yocona International Folk Festival in Mississippi

The Cripple Creek Cloggers traveled to Mississippi during

August for performances in Charleston and in Oxford at

The University of Mississippi.
 



 

2009 International Travel


In 2009 The Cripple Creek Cloggers attended:


The Festival International des Pyrenees in Jaca (Spain)

The Festival International de Folklore in Quillan (France)


CCC traveled throughout the region for two

weeks during July and August.


 

Accompanying Bands

Drew and Lacey


 

The Rigney Family Bluegrass Band


 

Hands Of Time Bluegrass

 

Larry & Gay Pinkerton (See Facebook Page)

 

Nashville Old Time Stringband
 



 



For Bookings


 

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For Availability Contact Director & Founder

 


Steve Cates (615) 896-3559
 

Appdancer@aol.com

 

 

Interested in becoming a Cripple Creek Clogger?


 


 

Costumes

Shoes


 

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