America's Clogging Hall of Fame

05/29/2026

💙⭐ All American Team Members – Payment Reminder! ⭐💙

This is a friendly reminder that final payments for the Hatfield & McCoy performance are due by Monday, June 1st.

Invoices have been emailed to the email address provided on your sign-up form. If you have not received your invoice, please check your spam/junk folder and reach out to us as soon as possible.

If you plan to participate in the All American Hatfield & McCoy Performance, please make sure your payment is submitted by the deadline so we can finalize participant lists and event preparations. This opportunity is available to all 2024 and 2025 All American Team members. It isn't too late to register.

We are excited to see this talented group come together and represent the All American Team! 🇺🇸

✅ Final Payment Due: Monday, June 1, 2026

Questions? Contact us before the deadline so we can assist you.

05/29/2026

✨ One Weekend. Three Incredible Experiences. ✨

What if you could spend one weekend...
*Building confidence on stage through pageantry
*Learning from some of clogging's most talented instructors
*Competing alongside dancers from across the region
*AND an unforgettable Glow Party Fun Dance?

That's exactly what you'll find at ACHF Extreme 2026!

Whether you're a seasoned competitor, a first-time pageant contestant, a workshop enthusiast, or someone who simply loves being part of the clogging community, there's something waiting for YOU in Hickory this July.

📅 July 17–18, 2026
📍 Hickory-Metro Convention Center

✔ Miss & Mister ACHF Pageant on Friday
✔ Two Days of Workshops
✔ Three Workshop Halls for All Levels
✔ Friday Night Glow Party Fun Dance
✔ Extreme Competition on Saturday

Registration is already open for pageant contestants and workshop dancers!

Don't spend July wishing you had signed up. Be part of the experience everyone will be talking about.

🎤 Dance Loud. Shine Bright. Be YOU.

Click this event link for details and registration information!
https://clogachf.square.site

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country. Their sacrifice gave us the freedom to gather with family, chase our dreams, and enjoy the moments that matter most.

From all of us at ACHF, thank you to the fallen, the families, and all who have served our nation with courage and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

🚨 DON’T MISS THE SAVINGS! 🚨

The ⏰ EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE ⏰ for the Sunshine State Clogging Classic is quickly approaching!

✅ Submit your registration form AND fees by June 1st to save 💲on registration fees!

We are accepting a LIMITED number of entries, so don’t wait too long to secure your team’s spot for this exciting afternoon of clogging in sunny Florida! 🌴☀️👟

🏆 Dual-Sanctioned Regional Qualifier
🏆 Qualify for BOTH ACHF & NCHC Nationals

Get those dances ready and join us in Ponte Vedra Beach on July 31, 2026 for high-energy performances, beach vibes, and an unforgettable afternoon with the clogging community! 🌊✨

📲 Register early, save money, and reserve your place before spots fill!

05/18/2026

📣 ACHF Extreme Competition information is NOW available! 📣

Get ready for an exciting weekend of:
✨ Competition
✨ Workshops
✨ Glow Party Fun Dance
✨ Miss & Mister ACHF Pageant

📍 Hickory-Metro Convention Center
📅 July 17–18, 2026

Competition registration information is now available through the Directors Portal as teams begin preparing for Extreme weekend!

🎟 IMPORTANT REMINDER:
All competition categories require PRE-REGISTRATION this year.

If an individual dancer wishes to attend outside of their team for solos, their director can help get them registered.

Not currently on a team but interested in competing in solos or duos? Feel free to email us, we’ll be happy to help you get signed up and answer any questions!

We can’t wait to see everyone in Hickory for an unforgettable weekend full of energy, creativity, confidence, and clogging fun!

Dance Loud. Shine Bright. Be YOU.

05/18/2026

✨ PAGEANT AD PAGE INFORMATION ✨

We’ve heard some concerns recently about the required contestant ad page for the Miss & Mister ACHF Pageant, and we wanted to help explain the purpose behind it and offer a few easy ideas!

Ad pages are very common in pageants today and help support a variety of important things throughout the year, including:

🎓 Scholarships and contestant recognition awards
🌟 Community service initiatives and outreach opportunities
📸 Crowning photos, headshots, and media materials
🎤 Event production expenses (sound, staging, lighting, printing, etc.)
🏆 Awards, gifts, and contestant keepsakes
✨ Special events and titleholder activities throughout the year
📖 Program book printing and event materials
💌 Sunshine Fund support for members of the clogging community during times of need
🇺🇸 Promotion and growth of the ACHF Pageant program
👕 Apparel and branding items for incoming royalty
🎀 Decorations and presentation elements for the pageant
❤️ Creating memorable experiences for contestants and families
✨ And other special opportunities for our titleholders

Most importantly, there are MANY ways to complete a full-page ad, and contestants do NOT have to go door-to-door asking businesses for support unless they want to.

Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

⭐ Option 1: Create a personal contestant page
Many families simply pay the difference themselves and create a fun full-page spotlight for their dancer with photos, accomplishments, and encouraging messages.

⭐ Option 2: “Good Luck” Support Page
Ask family and friends to help support your contestant in creative ways!

Examples:
• Charge a certain amount per letter in the contestant’s name
• $10 to add your name to the page
• Small encouraging messages from grandparents, aunts, uncles, teammates, teachers, friends, etc.
• Baby photos, dance photos, fun memories, and shoutouts

These pages often become special keepsakes for contestants and families. ❤️

⭐ Option 3: Business Sponsors
Local businesses, dancewear stores, restaurants, salons, boutiques, photographers, and others may want to place an ad in the program book to support the contestant and the pageant.

✨ Get creative!
The full-page ad requirement is meant to support the program while also giving contestants a chance to showcase themselves and celebrate their journey. There is no “one right way” to complete it.

We hope this helps ease concerns and gives everyone some fun and manageable ideas! 👑

05/17/2026

👑 Every crown moment starts with confidence. 👑

Not perfection.
Not being fearless.
Not having the fanciest outfit in the room.

Real pageant confidence comes from:
✨ believing in yourself
✨ trusting your preparation
✨ walking on stage with purpose
✨ letting your personality shine

We want to hear from YOU! 💖

👇 What helps YOU feel the most confident during pageant day?

Is it:
💄 getting glam?
🎶 hearing your music start?
👑 your outfit?
💖 encouragement from family & friends?
🌟 knowing you gave it your all?

Drop your answer in the comments and celebrate your own Confidence Crown Moment! ✨

05/16/2026

Good luck to all the teams and competitors competing at Beach Blast Competition tomorrow!!!

The stage is set. The trophies are shining. And tomorrow… BEACH BLAST takes over! 🌴☀️🏆

We’re putting the final touches on everything tonight and couldn’t resist sharing a little sneak peek of some of the awards waiting for our dancers tomorrow! ✨

Safe travels to all of our teams, dancers, and families as you head our way. Get ready for a day full of energy, excitement, memories, and LOTS of clogging fun. 🔥

05/15/2026

✨ ACHF EXTREME REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ✨

Get ready to experience one of the most exciting weekends of the summer at ACHF Extreme 2026!

🔥 Workshop Registration
🔥 Spectator Passes
🔥 Event Program Book Pre-Orders
are NOW AVAILABLE!

📍 Hickory-Metro Convention Center
📅 July 17–18, 2026

WORKSHOP DANCERS RECEIVE:
✔ TWO full days of workshops
✔ THREE workshop halls for all levels
✔ Friday Night Glow Party Fun Dance
✔ An immersive weekend full of energy, learning, and fun

SPECTATOR PASSES:
One admission price gives access to:
✨ Workshops
✨ Glow Party Fun Dance
✨ Miss & Mister ACHF Pageant
✨ Extreme Competition

📘 Event Program Books are available by PRE-ORDER ONLY! Hard copies will not be available for purchase at the door.

👕 Event t-shirts & crewneck sweatshirts are ALSO now available in several colors!
🖤 Black apparel will be available at the event while supplies last.
🩶 Dark Heather & 💜 Heather Purple are available by PRE-ORDER only

🔗 Register Here: https://clogachf.square.site

Whether you're taking the stage, learning something new, or cheering from the crowd, ACHF Extreme is more than an event… it’s an EXPERIENCE.

🎤 Dance Loud. Shine Bright. Be YOU.

05/15/2026

✨ CONFIDENCE LOOKS LIKE… ✨

…what would YOU say? 👀🎨

Maybe it’s:
💥 finally landing that hard step
🎶 dancing full out without fear
👑 walking on stage with your head high
👯 cheering on your teammates
🔥 being unapologetically YOU

Finish this sentence in the comments:
👇
“Confidence looks like…”

We can’t wait to read your answers! 💖

🎨 Dance Loud.
🌟 Shine Bright.
✨ Be You!

05/13/2026

🔥 SHOW US HOW YOU DANCE LOUD! 🔥

We want to see YOUR energy, YOUR style, and YOUR favorite dance moments as we count down to ACHF Extreme! ⚡

Share:
⭐ your hardest step
🎶 your favorite combo
👯 team energy clips
📣 crowd hype moments
🔥 anything that makes YOU dance loud!

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