Why I Love Calling Square Dances
There’s something electric about a room full of people moving together to live music - laughing, spinning, and stumbling through a dance they’re learning as they go. As a square dance caller, I get to help build that joy from the ground up. I love calling because it brings people together in real time, in real space, with no experience needed and no performance required, just a willingness to give it a try.My dances always aim to be beginner-friendly and welcoming to all. I take time to teach the figures in a relaxed, low-pressure way so everyone can feel successful, whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s connection.
Square dancing has a long, complex history shaped by many cultures: from European country dances to African American calling traditions, from Appalachian kitchen floors to queer dance halls. While the image of square dancing has sometimes felt narrow, I believe in reclaiming it as a vibrant, living tradition with room for everyone. I strive to create spaces where all identities are welcomed and celebrated, including using gender-neutral language when requested and adapting to the needs of the group.
If you’re hosting a community event, wedding, festival, barn dance, or anything in between, I’d love to help you get folks dancing.
I've called in Brussels at the Muziekpublique American Roots Week-end, the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, the Pittsburgh Steel City Squares, and the Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music and Dance.
Let’s dance.
Square dancing has a long, complex history shaped by many cultures: from European country dances to African American calling traditions, from Appalachian kitchen floors to queer dance halls. While the image of square dancing has sometimes felt narrow, I believe in reclaiming it as a vibrant, living tradition with room for everyone. I strive to create spaces where all identities are welcomed and celebrated, including using gender-neutral language when requested and adapting to the needs of the group.
If you’re hosting a community event, wedding, festival, barn dance, or anything in between, I’d love to help you get folks dancing.
I've called in Brussels at the Muziekpublique American Roots Week-end, the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, the Pittsburgh Steel City Squares, and the Morgantown Friends of Old Time Music and Dance.
Let’s dance.
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