This week in music, as a continuation of our continent study, we are taking a closer look at Riverdance, the Irish step dancing sensation. We are connecting what we learn by watching this amazing performance, with what we already know about Appalachian culture. Since Appalachia was settled by the English, Irish, and Scottish people, the culture there relfects those countries. Did you know that clogging is an Appalachian dance that was a combination of Irish step dance and the Cherokee stomp dance? Check out a video of the Riverdance performance!