All-Star Talent 2017:
Callers:
★ Emily Abel (NC)
★ Angela DeCarlis (MA)
★ Alex Deis-Lauby (NY)
★ Dave Eisenstadter (MA)
★ Erik Erhardt (NM)
★ Andy Shore (CA)
Bands:
★ Chimney Swift (MA)
★ InTentCity (ID)
★ Polaris (MA/VT)
★ Tea&Whiskey (SC)
★ Tempest (NY)
★ Turnip the Beet (TN)
Callers:
★ Emily Abel (NC)
★ Angela DeCarlis (MA)
★ Alex Deis-Lauby (NY)
★ Dave Eisenstadter (MA)
★ Erik Erhardt (NM)
★ Andy Shore (CA)
Bands:
★ Chimney Swift (MA)
★ InTentCity (ID)
★ Polaris (MA/VT)
★ Tea&Whiskey (SC)
★ Tempest (NY)
★ Turnip the Beet (TN)
Profile:
I am a dancer, caller, and organizer in NYC. I started contra dancing in Chicago in 2011. My first dance weekend was Cincinnati's 2014 Pigtown fling. After that I attended at least one dance weekend a month and danced at a local dance every week (weather permitting). I began calling shortly after that in Chicago and then NYC. In 2015 I went to dance camp for the first time and took Lisa Greenleaf's callers workshop. Dance camp is awesome! In 2015 I joined my local English dance's house band on the piano. Through dance organizing, calling and traveling, I look for ways to foster community, build the skills of dancers, organizers, and new talent, and grow the contra and English community.
In my calling I value clear and concise walkthroughs, dances that flow, varied programs, creating a welcoming environment for new dancers, and working well with musicians. When not calling or making music stage, I can be found dancing on the floor, learning new things, greeting new dancers, or teaching others.
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I am a dancer, caller, and organizer in NYC. I started contra dancing in Chicago in 2011. My first dance weekend was Cincinnati's 2014 Pigtown fling. After that I attended at least one dance weekend a month and danced at a local dance every week (weather permitting). I began calling shortly after that in Chicago and then NYC. In 2015 I went to dance camp for the first time and took Lisa Greenleaf's callers workshop. Dance camp is awesome! In 2015 I joined my local English dance's house band on the piano. Through dance organizing, calling and traveling, I look for ways to foster community, build the skills of dancers, organizers, and new talent, and grow the contra and English community.
In my calling I value clear and concise walkthroughs, dances that flow, varied programs, creating a welcoming environment for new dancers, and working well with musicians. When not calling or making music stage, I can be found dancing on the floor, learning new things, greeting new dancers, or teaching others.
Links:
