Square Dance Leaders Involved on both sides of the mike, as dancers and caller/cuer, Hal & Doris Holmes have given unselfishly of their time, efforts and talents in promoting the many facets of our square dance activity. As folk dancers, Hal and Doris were introduced to square dancing, while living …
Square Dance Caller & Teacher Tom and Barbara Potts have brought the joy of square and round dancing to thousands during their 40 years as dance leaders. They are responsible, as founding members and Presidents, for most of the organizations that service our activity today, such as Tri-State Callers, ACCORD, …
Square Dance Caller & Teacher Ed and Pat Juaire have been important and thoughtful voices for square and round dancers for many years. Beginning as dancers in 1982, they found themselves only 2 years later as Chairman of the Rhode Island Federation Fall Festival! They served in various club offices …
Square Dance Leaders Joe and Jean Hartka have been in the first rank of dancer-leaders on the local, regional and national levels for nearly 25 years. Since they began dancing in 1974, they have served as Presidents as well as other officers of their local club, Skirts ‘N’ Flirts; the …
Square Dance Caller & Teacher Hillie Bailey is one of the founding fathers of the modem Western square-dance movement in New England. Taught to square dance by Carl Rogers of the University of Maine County Extension Service in 1946, he originated the Dedham, ME Folk Dance Club in 1946 and …
Square Dance Caller & Teacher Ed and Judy Ross Smith started dancing contras, folk dances and squares in 1954 at the P.T.A. in North Hampton, NH. In 1955 they visited one of the first modern Western square dance clubs in New England, Downeast Westerners of Kittery, ME, where they learned …
Squaare Dance Leaders Pete and Betty Rawstron began western square dancing with Charlie Baldwin in 1946 in the Boston, Ma area. They moved to San Francisco where they first served as an officer in their club and as a delegate to the Northern Calif. Square and Round Dance Assoc. In …
Square Dance Leaders Andy and Louise D’Amore began Western square dancing at Fairtown Squares, Topsfield, MA in 1972. They began serving as Club officers the following year, holding positions as Publicity Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President. Their leadership role became greater as they served as Recording Secretary, Vice …
Square Dance Leaders From the very beginning of their introduction to square dancing, the involvement of Art and Marge Dugas has been one of dedication and commitment. They have willingly shared their knowledge and experience in organizational skills. As leaders they have been outstanding in making things happen with great …
Square Dance Caller & Teacher Ray and Carole Aubut were introduced to square dancing in 1966 by the Town Travelers, and served as Officers. Ray started calling in 1970, joined Tri state Callers, and became club caller and instructor for six New England clubs. Ray rose through the ranks …