2002 – Ralph & Joan Collipi

Round dance Cuers & Teachers Ralph and Joan Collipi have contributed to the New England Square and Round Dance activity as leaders and teachers of both dancers and future teachers. Ralph and Joan started Square Dancing in 1967, Round Dancing in 1969 and teaching and cueing in 1972. The Collipi’s …

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2001 – Jane A. Carlson (MA)

Square Dance Caller & Teacher International square dance caller, and caller coach both in Sweden and the United States, Jane Carlson lives in Weston, Massachusetts where she and her husband Ralph brought up 4 children – Kristina, Karin, Randolph & Andrew. Before Jane married, she was a photographer for Time …

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2000 – Art & Pat Anthony

Square Dance Caller/Teacher & Round Dance Cuer/Teacher Art and Pat Anthony are always among the first to volunteer when there is a need to accomplish a task for the betterment of Square Dancing.   The Anthony’s started dancing at the Rhody Merrymakers and danced for five years before Art decided …

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2000 – Ed & Joy Rutty (CT)

Square Dance Caller & Teacher Ed and Joy Rutty began dancing in 1962, graduating after only six lessons. After some “furious” dancing for two years, Ed became “bitten by the calling bug” and became so accomplished that he actually started getting paid in 1966. Thirty-four years later, Ed is still …

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