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ClogOn.com has been interviewing clogging instructors from all over the world and will be featuring at least one clog dance teacher per month. If you’d like to be the next “Featured Fellow Clogger”, contact us today!
Jayne Wilcox Treadwell is a 3rd generation clogger who comes from a true clogging background…….30 years ago she learned to clog from her granddaddy in a barn! In addition to conducting weekly classes in Wilson, NC and surrounding areas, Jayne also teaches at clogging workshops in North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Tennessee, Kentucky and Germany.
Jayne teaches traditional southern Appalachian mountain freestyle routines, buck dancing, freestyling, traditional figures and movements for big circle and four-couple sets, flatfootin’, as well as choreographed line and interactive clogging routines.
1. How long have you been clogging?
30 years. I began when I was a sophomore in college.
2. Who is responsible for getting you started in clogging?
My granddaddy, the late Dick Hubbard.
3. What states and countries have you clogged in?
Oh my! Not sure if I can remember all the states!!
- Countries: US and Germany
- States: NC, SC, GA, FL, TN, KY, VA, MD, PA, MA, NJ, DC, AZ. I think :-).
4. When did you become a dance studio owner?
I don’t own a studio. I teach recreational clogging classes through Wilson Parks and Recreation in North Carolina, and I direct the East Country Hoedowners, who I founded in 1991 when my son was 2-1/2 years old and my daughter was 3 weeks old.
5. What are the 3 best clogging events you go to on at least a yearly basis?
- Steve Smith’s weekend at Hoedown Island in Natural Bridge, KY.
- Hickory Hoedown Clogging Festival.
- North Carolina State Fair Folk Festival….I’ve attended the last 28 of them. 4 generations of my family have performed in them.
Thanks to Jayne for all she does for clogging!
Love Jayne! She is a great teacher and great person….I have learned so much from her and enjoy her classes and love dancing in festivals. I have only been clogging for a year but she makes you feel so welcome and excited about clogging!
@Pam – Thanks for the great feedback! From what we’ve learned about Jayne, she seems very welcoming and enthusiastic about helping everyone “keep clogging strong!” We’re excited that you have started clogging and that you love it; it sure does help to have a great teacher like Jayne! ClogOn!
Awwww…….thank you Pam!!!! I love you too!!!!! You are such a joy to have in class and a great encourager to everyone!!
I love Jayne. She’s my big SIS and she is awesome. A great clogger with a passion for Appalachian dancing.
Jayne is a sweetheart! We’ve been talking online for a long time, but I FINALLY got to meet her at Hickory Hoedown this year. Awesome lady!