I stumbled onto this clip and the fuller one and enjoyed it no end-those kids were so happy it made me yearn to find out if any followup was done as to who they are and what has become of them-Now that would make a great video. While I know the 60's was full of it's own heartache and injustice, I still evoke great memories of that time in my life thanks!
My late grandmother who grew up in southwest Virginia once told me clogging became real popular with the advent of electrical service to rural mountain regions. As mothers and wives awoke every morning to turn on the lone glaring 100 watt light bulb in their rustic kitchens, they'd end up clogging all over their houses to stomp on scurrying cockroaches. Before long, folks began throwing weekend clogging parties like the type shown in this video as a primitive form of pest control.
@nightwriterou812 Clogging parties were also used when installing or re-tightening wood floors because it eliminated the need to waste time hammering away at nails.
The influences come from all across Europe, and there are even elements from Africa due to the nature of slavery. Best done outside because if done inside, i fear it would F*"k your Flooring!
@johntechwriter - In fact John, Everything about the documentary, mine & every other good one, is planned & carefully directed so that reality - the kind that makes for compelling movies, then just happens. That is why 2 filmmakers entering the same region, say Madison County NC, will make 2 completely different movies, one successful, the other one undramatic & meaningless. You are commenting on my 1st professional film. With all of the films I have made, it is still the same for me.
OOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!! your such an amazing man to find this . It comes from England and it's based on clog dancing. Without the clogs on it's called soft shoe shuffle. You twat
David, this is so exciting and we appreciate your approval. We will make sure the hotlink gets in. Will you respond to this e-mail again and confirm the hotlink with me? I would enjoy ordering the entire film. Best of the best to you. Sincerely, Cheryl Williams
@cwilliams177 Youtube will not let us communicate emails. please email me at allinaday at aol.com and give me your address. sorry that I have to write it this way.
This is an outstanding video. May I have your approval to show this video on my soon to be launched website as an example of Clog Dancing and Blue grass music?
Too many people are not even aware of this part of our heritage. Thank you for your review of my request. Sincerely, Cheryl Williams, San Antonio, Tx.
@cwilliams177 I would be happy to have you present my video on your website as long as you give viewers a way to reach my hotlink to where they can purchase the entire film. I make a living from my movies. This is one of my best sellers. I thank you for your enthusiasm.
Fantastic film. I loved all of it , the music and the dancing. can you tell me what became of the lead dancer. I believe his name is James Kesterson. He is the one calling the moves. Thanks, Keith
@duncan3417 The last I saw Jim, was when I filmed him in another movie which you can see on my website. The complete Bascom Lamar Lunsford story. He was well and healthy and still dancing. Thank you.
I'm just thrilled to find David Hoffman on YouTube! I still cherish your Documentary Filmmaking video (which I have in VHS!) and recognize this clip from that. Your kindness, encourgement, enthusiasm, and skill are a true inspiration.
@Joannawysiwyg Thank you for your kind words. It matters to me. My documentaries and other video communications efforts are the work of my life and it matters that these films reach and affect others like yourself once again. Much appreciated.
allinaday I love your films. So beautifully shot and edited, especially the way you shoot through dancing scenes to catch people looking on. These were more innocent days , but I think people were probably happier then despite the hardships. A priceless snapshot of a piece of American history. Many thanks from London.
This is absolutely fantastic. It captures the pure esence of mountain dancing. It makes me wish I was there and joining in. There is pure joy in that room and I am not surpirsed this film is held in archive. I absolutely love it. Thank you for posting your work. Well done David. How about revisiting it?
@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, theHoffmancollection
@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, theHoffmancollection
@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, theHoffmancollection
@Phillybev@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, the Hoffman collection
thank you for your kind comment on my work. As an independent filmmaker, I make these films to make a living, yes, but more importantly, to make statements that I hope will emotionally touch others. I am not driven by the importance of my own ideas, but I am driven by a desire to create communications about people whom I admire so that others can see their greatness.
@allinaday Come back and see us. I was the little dark headed brother of the little brown haired girl you zoomed in on during the dancing at Bascombe's house. You stayed with us that summer. Ate a lot of pop corn
@allinaday Come back and see us. I was the little dark headed brother of the little brown haired girl you zoomed in on during the dancing at Bascombe's house. You stayed with us that summer. Ate a lot of pop corn
Thank you so much for not only posting this but also having the ferver to venture out into those mountain back in 1965 to capture this... To bring it to the masses.. For the world to see that this place had culture... And the people were incredible.. Not something easy for you do want to do coming from new york.. I can understand your wanting to dance..
I stumbled onto this clip and the fuller one and enjoyed it no end-those kids were so happy it made me yearn to find out if any followup was done as to who they are and what has become of them-Now that would make a great video. While I know the 60's was full of it's own heartache and injustice, I still evoke great memories of that time in my life thanks!
Mountchoirboy 2 weeks ago
My late grandmother who grew up in southwest Virginia once told me clogging became real popular with the advent of electrical service to rural mountain regions. As mothers and wives awoke every morning to turn on the lone glaring 100 watt light bulb in their rustic kitchens, they'd end up clogging all over their houses to stomp on scurrying cockroaches. Before long, folks began throwing weekend clogging parties like the type shown in this video as a primitive form of pest control.
nightwriterou812 1 month ago
@nightwriterou812 Clogging parties were also used when installing or re-tightening wood floors because it eliminated the need to waste time hammering away at nails.
nightwriterou812 1 month ago
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The influences come from all across Europe, and there are even elements from Africa due to the nature of slavery. Best done outside because if done inside, i fear it would F*"k your Flooring!
ludwigvonsteampole1 2 months ago
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ludwigvonsteampole1 2 months ago
There needs to be more videos like this filmed :)
CadillacL 3 months ago
Be honest -- with subject matter like this who could't make a compelling documentary? (Easy for me to say.)
johntechwriter 5 months ago
@johntechwriter - In fact John, Everything about the documentary, mine & every other good one, is planned & carefully directed so that reality - the kind that makes for compelling movies, then just happens. That is why 2 filmmakers entering the same region, say Madison County NC, will make 2 completely different movies, one successful, the other one undramatic & meaningless. You are commenting on my 1st professional film. With all of the films I have made, it is still the same for me.
allinaday 5 months ago
What song is that on the ol' porch?
holyhackjackson8 8 months ago
Brilliant
Ann1shoe 8 months ago
Where can I get the film? Good work, sir!
holyhackjackson8 8 months ago
@holyhackjackson8 thank you. The film is available on my website and called Bluegrass Roots. My website is thehoffmancollection.
David Hoffman -- filmmaker
allinaday 8 months ago
Sweet! I sense a Irish heritage in the rural south.
TulipXX 11 months ago
@TulipXX It is actually Scot-Irish (protestant Northern-Irish and Scottish - as opposed to the Catholic Irish like in Boston).
TheBullionBull 11 months ago
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TulipXX 11 months ago
Oh by the way there was soft shoe then came tap dancing DOH!!!!
TheCuilinn 11 months ago
OOOOOHHHHHHH!!!!!! your such an amazing man to find this . It comes from England and it's based on clog dancing. Without the clogs on it's called soft shoe shuffle. You twat
TheCuilinn 11 months ago
David, I love the fact that via YouTube you can show people around the world real old American culture. I am in England a I love this. Thank you.
TheAnn2shoes 1 year ago
David, it looks like my e-mail note did not reach you. Will you e-mail me at at:
cwilliams43@satx.rr.com
Thank you . Cheryl Williams
cwilliams177 1 year ago
That's ok. I'll get it right over. Thank you.
cwilliams177 1 year ago
David, this is so exciting and we appreciate your approval. We will make sure the hotlink gets in. Will you respond to this e-mail again and confirm the hotlink with me? I would enjoy ordering the entire film. Best of the best to you. Sincerely, Cheryl Williams
cwilliams177 1 year ago
@cwilliams177 Youtube will not let us communicate emails. please email me at allinaday at aol.com and give me your address. sorry that I have to write it this way.
david hoffman
allinaday 1 year ago
love your work, keep on going:)
MsSaunataga 1 year ago
This is an outstanding video. May I have your approval to show this video on my soon to be launched website as an example of Clog Dancing and Blue grass music?
Too many people are not even aware of this part of our heritage. Thank you for your review of my request. Sincerely, Cheryl Williams, San Antonio, Tx.
cwilliams177 1 year ago
@cwilliams177 I would be happy to have you present my video on your website as long as you give viewers a way to reach my hotlink to where they can purchase the entire film. I make a living from my movies. This is one of my best sellers. I thank you for your enthusiasm.
David Hoffman – filmmaker
allinaday 1 year ago
Fantastic film. I loved all of it , the music and the dancing. can you tell me what became of the lead dancer. I believe his name is James Kesterson. He is the one calling the moves. Thanks, Keith
duncan3417 1 year ago
@duncan3417 The last I saw Jim, was when I filmed him in another movie which you can see on my website. The complete Bascom Lamar Lunsford story. He was well and healthy and still dancing. Thank you.
David Hoffman – filmmaker
allinaday 1 year ago
Notice there are no overweight kids among these dancers. We've come a long way since the early 60's.
earnestw 1 year ago
@earnestw
And not for the better,in my opinion.
fukmesillytwice 1 year ago
more of the same please from ireland
mickeysfrend 1 year ago
WOW
mickeysfrend 1 year ago
I'm just thrilled to find David Hoffman on YouTube! I still cherish your Documentary Filmmaking video (which I have in VHS!) and recognize this clip from that. Your kindness, encourgement, enthusiasm, and skill are a true inspiration.
Joannawysiwyg 1 year ago
@Joannawysiwyg Thank you for your kind words. It matters to me. My documentaries and other video communications efforts are the work of my life and it matters that these films reach and affect others like yourself once again. Much appreciated.
David Hoffman – filmmaker
allinaday 1 year ago
allinaday I love your films. So beautifully shot and edited, especially the way you shoot through dancing scenes to catch people looking on. These were more innocent days , but I think people were probably happier then despite the hardships. A priceless snapshot of a piece of American history. Many thanks from London.
mucalinda 1 year ago
this is awesome!!!! fantastic to see people so happy and enjoying themselves. riverdance could get heaps of lessons here.
ausslad 1 year ago
love it
hoosierhiver 1 year ago
This is absolutely fantastic. It captures the pure esence of mountain dancing. It makes me wish I was there and joining in. There is pure joy in that room and I am not surpirsed this film is held in archive. I absolutely love it. Thank you for posting your work. Well done David. How about revisiting it?
Phillybev 1 year ago
@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, theHoffmancollection
David Hoffman -- film maker
allinaday 1 year ago
@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, theHoffmancollection
David Hoffman -- film maker
allinaday 1 year ago
@Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, theHoffmancollection
David Hoffman -- film maker
allinaday 1 year ago
@Phillybev @Phillybev thank you for your comment. In fact, I did go back and photograph some of those people again for a PBS television special that I made that was part of The American Experience series. You can see that show at my website, the Hoffman collection
David Hoffman -- film maker
allinaday 1 year ago
david, did you ever return and follow up on those you immortalized? the young folks must still be carrying on somehow.
sickkat44 1 year ago
thank you for your kind comment on my work. As an independent filmmaker, I make these films to make a living, yes, but more importantly, to make statements that I hope will emotionally touch others. I am not driven by the importance of my own ideas, but I am driven by a desire to create communications about people whom I admire so that others can see their greatness.
David Hoffman -- filmmaker
allinaday 1 year ago
@allinaday Come back and see us. I was the little dark headed brother of the little brown haired girl you zoomed in on during the dancing at Bascombe's house. You stayed with us that summer. Ate a lot of pop corn
8Jayray 1 year ago
@allinaday Come back and see us. I was the little dark headed brother of the little brown haired girl you zoomed in on during the dancing at Bascombe's house. You stayed with us that summer. Ate a lot of pop corn
8Jayray 1 year ago
you're incredible...thank you for everything...your films have touched our souls...moved our hearts...expanded our minds...five stars
jenzeppelin 1 year ago
Thank you so much for not only posting this but also having the ferver to venture out into those mountain back in 1965 to capture this... To bring it to the masses.. For the world to see that this place had culture... And the people were incredible.. Not something easy for you do want to do coming from new york.. I can understand your wanting to dance..
rmstudio 2 years ago
Love the cigarette smoke blowing by camera at 130.
Nu13th 2 years ago
In the second dance segment what ever happened to the older guys dancing, since it was the time of the Viet Nam War?
TheOutspoken2 2 years ago
the smile on that girls face at 1:58 tells it all folks. She LOVES dancing.
CadillacL 2 years ago
I remember watching this on PBS. It really touched me. Wish there was extra footage.
CadillacL 2 years ago