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Kate Guzy has been clogging since she was 16 years old. She quickly found that clogging was her passion and wanted to share it with others, so she became a certified instructor through the Florida Clogging Council's certification process. She has participated in six clogging groups – two from Florida, one from New York and most recently three in North Carolina. She instructs and competes in workshops and competitions across the southeast. She is a member of the American Clogging Hall of Fame (ACHF) and The National Clogging Organization, Inc. (C.L.O.G.) Kate is also an active participant/webmaster in the North Carolina Clogging Association and is the founder of the UNC Asheville Bulldog Stompers (est. 1998).
In 2002, Kate began the process of a national teaching certification program through C.L.O.G., The National Clogging Organization, Inc. Through them, she has received her clogging education certificate and has tested out and received her national certified clogging instructor (CCI) designation in November 2005. She is also a nationally certified clogging judge and travels on weekends to various competitions across the southeast.
In January of 2003, she began teaching classes at the Oakley Rec. Center and that's how the Mountain Thunder Cloggers were born. Under Kate's leadership, they have grown from only two students to around 70 students today. Kate believes that learning is more effective in a fun atmosphere with a lot of positive reinforcement. Fundamental steps become natural through repetition in different routines. Music selection is a key element to enjoying class and is chosen based upon what the people in her classes enjoy. Kate's teaching style is a proven success and the Mountain Thunder Cloggers are now one of Western North Carolina's premier entertainment groups in the area. Kate was born in Rochester, New York, but moved to North Palm Beach, Florida at 10 years of age. She decided to remain in Asheville, North Carolina after completing college at UNC-Asheville in May 2002. She now works for CarePartners (a coalition of healthcare providers) in the Information Systems department as their Web Developer / Graphic Artist. Teams Kate has danced with: Appalachian Mountaineer Cloggers, Appalachian Team - Asheville, NC KATS Kloggers, 18 and under Precision Team - West Palm Beach, FL Lakeside Country Cloggers, Precision Team - Rochester, NY Lighthouse Cloggers, Precision Team - North Palm Beach, FL Mountain Thunder Cloggers, Precision Team - Asheville, NC Southern Mountain Fire, Appalachian & Smooth Team - Asheville, NC UNC Asheville Bulldog Stompers, Precision Team - Asheville, NC Teams/Classes Kate has directed/taught: UNC Asheville Bulldog Stompers - Asheville, NC - (directed) Mountain Thunder Cloggers - Asheville, NC - (directed) Oakley Recreation Center Children's Clogging Classes - (taught) Oakley Recreation Center Beginner Clogging Classes - (taught) Oakley Recreation Center Intermediate I Clogging Classes - (taught) Oakley Recreation Center Intermediate II Clogging Classes - (taught) Oakley Recreation Center Advanced Clogging Classes - (taught) Asheville Arts Center Children's Clogging Classes - (taught) Workshops Kate has taught at: 1998 Florida State Clogging Convention - Orlando, FL 1998 KATS Dance Ranch Workshop - Okeechobee, FL 1999 Lighthouse Cloggers Workshop - Palm Beach Garden, FL 2003 High Country Round-up (CITC) - Boone, NC 2003 Florida State Clogging Convention - Kissimmee, FL 2005 National Clogging Convention - Orlando, FL 2007 North Carolina State Clogging Convention - Mars Hill, NC Competitions Kate has judged at: 2003, April 26 - Stompin Ground Competition - Maggie Valley, NC (*Apprentice Judged) 2003, June 21 - Clemson Clogging Classic - Clemson, SC (*Apprentice Judged) 2003, October 25 - ACHF National Championships - Maggie Valley, NC 2003, November 15 - SC Square Dance & Clogging Festival - Mountain Rest, SC 2004, March 27 - 1st Annual Clogging Stampede - Mountain Rest, SC 2004, April 24-25 - Stompin' Ground Competition - Maggie Valley, NC 2004, June 5 - Charlotte Summer Sports Game - Concord, NC 2004, June 26 - Clemson Clogging Classic - Clemson, SC 2004, August 21 - Foothills Clogging Challenge - Valdese, NC 2004, September 10-11 - North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2004, November 13 - SC Square Dance & Clogging Festival - Mountain Rest, SC 2005, September 9-10 - North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2006, May 20 - Seneca Clogging Classic - Seneca, SC 2006, September 8-9 - North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2007, September 7-8 - North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC Competitions Kate has worked at: 1999 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2000 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2001 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2002 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2003 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2004 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2005 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2006 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC 2007 ACHF/NCHC North Carolina Mountain State Fair Clogging Championships - Fletcher, NC Team/Individual awards won: 1997 Ft. Meade Jamboree Competition, Ft. Meade, FL, 3rd Place Individual 1997 Ft. Meade Jamboree Competition, Ft. Meade, FL, 1st Place Senior Duet 1997 Ft. Meade Jamboree Competition, Ft. Meade, FL, 2nd Place Show Team 1998 Strawberry Festival, Plant City, FL, 2nd Place Young Adult Duet 1998 Showbiz National Dance Competition, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 2nd Place in Clogging Division 1998 Florida Clogging Council's Educational Assistance Award 1998 American Clogging Hall of Fame Dance-Off, Maggie Valley, NC, 2nd Place Southern App Team 2000 Competition in Franklin, NC, 1st Place Hoedown Team 2000 Competition in Franklin, NC, 1st Place Smooth Team 2001 NCHC Gaffney Competition, Gaffney, SC, 1st Place 4 or more couple Hoedown Team 2001 NCHC Gaffney Competition, Gaffney, SC, 1st Place Southern App Team 2001 Tennessee Clogging Classic (CCA), Kingsport, TN, 2nd Place Amateur Line Team 2001 UNC-Asheville Leadership Awards, Asheville, NC, Outstanding Organization of the Year Award 2001 Clogfest (CCA), Brevard, NC, 2nd Place Amateur Line Team 2001 Clogfest (CCA), 1st Place Amateur Solo 2001 NC Mountain State Fair Clogging Competition (NCHC), 3rd Place Line Team 2004 Southern Junction Clogging Championships (ACHF/NCHC), Greenville, SC, Smooth Grand Champion Team 2004 Southern Junction Clogging Championships (ACHF/NCHC), Greenville, SC, Southern Appalachian Grand Champion Team 2004 Southern Junction Clogging Championships (ACHF/NCHC), Greenville, SC, 2nd Place 4 or more couple Hoedown Team 2004 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place 4 or more couple Hoedown Team 2004 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Southern Appalachian Team 2004 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Smooth Team 2005 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place 4 or more couple Hoedown Team 2005 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Kentucky Running Set Hoedown Team 2005 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Southern Appalachian Team 2005 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Smooth Team 2006 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Kentucky Running Set 2006 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Southern Appalachian 2006 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Smooth 2006 ACHF Annual World Championships, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place 4 or more cpl Hoedown 2007 Stompin' Ground Competition, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Kentucky Running Set 2007 Stompin' Ground Competition, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Country Hoedown 2007 Stompin' Ground Competition, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Southern Appalachian 2007 Stompin' Ground Competition, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place Adult Smooth 2007 Stompin' Ground Competition, Maggie Valley, NC, 1st Place 4 or more cpl Hoedown Workshops Kate has attended: 1997 Country Notes Workshop - Labelle, FL 1997 KATS Dance Ranch Workshop - Lake Wales, FL 1997 Florida State Clogging Convention - Orlando, FL 1998 Country Notes Workshop - Labelle, FL 1998 Back to The Country Clogging Jamboree - Melbourne, FL 1998 12th Annual Indian River Pow Wow - Merritt Island, FL 1998 Florida State Clogging Convention - Orlando, FL 1998 Suncoast Jamboree - Daytona Beach, FL 1998 KATS Dance Ranch Workshop - Okeechobee, FL 1999 Lighthouse Cloggers Workshop - Palm Beach Garden, FL 1999 Special Spotlight Clogger's Benefit Workshop - W. Melbourne, FL 1999 13th Annual Indian River Pow Wow - Merritt Island, FL 1999 Florida State Clogging Convention - Orlando, FL 2003 Spring Fling Workshop Gatlinburg, TN 2003 High Country Round-up (CITC) - Boone, NC 2003 Florida State Clogging Convention - Kissimmee, FL 2004 Spring Fling Workshop - Gatlinburg, TN 2005 Spring Fling Workshop - Gatlinburg, TN 2006 Gatlinburg Encore Workshop - Gatlinburg, TN 2007 Gatlinburg Encore Workshop - Gatlinburg, TN 2007 North Carolina State Clogging Convention - Mars Hill, NC (more to be added) Past Performances: 1997 WestFest - The Palms, FL 1997 SunFest - West Palm Beach, FL 1997 Manor Care Nursing Home - West Palm Beach, FL 1997 Faith Lutheran Festival - North Palm Beach, FL 1997 Artigras - Juno Beach, FL 1997 "Band"-Aid for Animals - Jupiter, FL 1997 St. Luke's Catholic Church Festival - West Palm Beach, FL 1997 Harvest Fest - Boca Raton, FL 1997 A Country Residence Nursing Home - Jupiter, FL 1997 Bluff's Shopping Center - Jupiter, FL 1998 WestFest - The Palms, FL 1998 Stompin' Grounds - Maggie Valley, NC 1998 Jupiter Heritage Festival - Jupiter, FL 1998 SunFest - West Palm Beach, FL 1998 PGA Nat'l Hoedown - Palm Beach Gardens, FL 1999 Stompin' Grounds - Maggie Valley, NC 1999 Shindig on the Green - Asheville, NC 1999 Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville, NC 1999 Folkmoot USA - Maggie Valley, NC 1999 Dances to Dine For - Asheville, NC 1999 "Back To The Sunshine" Clogging Jamboree - W. Melbourne, FL 1999 PGA Nat'l Hoedown - Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2000 Shindig on the Green - Asheville, NC 2000 Folkmoot USA - Maggie Valley, NC 2000 Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville, NC 2001 Shindig on the Green - Asheville, NC 2001 Folkmoot USA - Maggie Valley, NC 2001 Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville, NC 2001 Laurels of Greentree Ridge - Asheville, NC 2001 UNCA Spring Fling - Asheville, NC 2001 Givens Estate - Asheville, NC 2002 Shindig on the Green - Asheville, NC 2002 Folkmoot USA - Maggie Valley, NC 2002 Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville, NC 2002 NC Mountain State Fair - Fletcher, NC 2003 Shindig on the Green - Asheville, NC 2003 Pickin' on the Square - Franklin, NC 2003 Allison Family Reunion - Brevard, NC 2003 Aston Park Health Center - Asheville, NC 2003 Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville, NC 2004 Givens Estate - Asheville, NC 2004 Shindig on the Green - Asheville, NC 2004 Pickin' on the Square - Franklin, NC 2004 Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville, NC 2004 NC Apple Festival - Hendersonville, NC 2004 NC Mountain State Fair - Fletcher, NC 2004 CarePartners United Way Rally - Asheville, NC 2004 North Buncombe Fall Festival - Weaverville, NC 2004 Private party - Pig Pickin' - Fairview, NC 2004 Allison Family Reunion - Brevard, NC 2004 Mills River Baptist Church Fall Festival - Mills River, NC 2005 Jones Elementary Spring Fling Festival - Asheville, NC 2005 Family Fun Day - Asheville, NC 2005 Relay for Life of Asheville - Fletcher, NC 2005 Alzheimer's Memory Walk - Asheville, NC 2005 Wild Wing Cafe - Asheville, NC 2005 NC Mountain State Fair - Fletcher, NC 2005 Bele Chere - Asheville, NC 2006 NC Apple Festival - Hendersonville, NC 2006 Fairfield Mountains Homeowners Dinner - Lake Lure, NC 2006 Alzheimer's Memory Walk - Asheville, NC 2006 Wild Wing Cafe - Asheville, NC 2006 NC Mountain State Fair - Fletcher, NC 2006 NC Apple Festival - Hendersonville, NC 2006 Fairfield Mountains Homeowners Dinner - Lake Lure, NC 2007 Wild Wing Cafe - Asheville, NC (more to be added) Organizations that Kate is a member of: ACHF - America's Clogging Hall of Fame C.L.O.G., The National Clogging Organization, Inc. North Carolina Clogging Association Asheville Area Arts Council She also holds a BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) license & ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers) license. |
