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president Mississippi Square Dance Callers Association 

member Alabama Square Dance Callers Association 

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Having called for 18 years from 1971 to 1989, I found myself walking away from calling for 36 years.  When I returned April of 2025, I was amazed at how much Square Dancing had changed.  You might call me the "Rip Van Winkle" of Square Dancing.

So, why did I leave Square Dancing, which I loved so much? I was calling 5 nights a week when my first child was born.  Eventually, I left calling to raise 3 sons.  After 36 years, Square Dancing itself sought me out again.  It was dancers who sought me asking me to return to calling and I'm glad they did!

Having called during the "Golden Age" of Square Dancing I know how great this activity can be.  In those days we experienced local festivals with large turnouts and National Square Dance Conventions with 30,000+ dancers in attendance.  When I returned to calling I was surprised to see how much Square Dance attendance had fallen off.  When I look at a floor of dancers, or even just one square, I still see the excitement and glory of those bygone days.  I would consider it an honor if you allow me to help bring the excitement of those times back into your Square Dance Program or Event.

Psychology Of The Dance

To deliver a good dance you must first understand what the dancers want and know how to deliver it.  This means not just calling the advertised levels, but reading what level of difficulty the dancers desire within those levels, what energy level the dancers want, and being able to deliver those aspects while giving them the variety they desire.  It also means staying on top of this the entire night as you take the dancers on an emotional roller coaster of both exciting and relaxing dancing.  All this needs to be done at the proper time through out the entire night.  This is my goal every time I walk into a Square Dance hall, to deliver the best full night of dancing I can, regardless of the level.

Professionalism

A Square Dance Caller should be a professional in all aspects of calling.  This includes the quality of the sound you provide, the variety of music you use, the choreography you choose, how you entertain the dancers, and the way you conduct yourself.  I strive to be a professional in every aspect of calling.

Trained By The Best

Studying the styles and techniques of the best callers in the business I learned how to motivate dancers and control dance floors.  Being mentored by Dick Jones of Califon, NJ, one of the best callers ever to pick up a mic, I learned how to craft a comprehensive dance program and entertain the dancers at the same time.

Travel Range

Having been asked "How far will I travel to call?"  I have come up with the following answer.

After a 36 year lay off I have had to work hard at regaining my skills as a caller.  During 2025 I only accepted bookings in Mississippi.  As I worked hard on my calling I could see my skills returning and growing.  I could see it in the way the dancers move to my calling and how my confidence was growing.  Eventually I felt confident enough in my calling skills, to once again to start accepting bookings out of state.  My traveling range for 2026 was originally planned to  be an area approximately 9-10 hours from central Mississippi.  After some encouraging outings in Louisiana, Alabama, and Tennessee my range has been extended again.

Since my wife and I are retired we take my calling as a full-time endeavor.  Currently I am available from the Eastern Seaboard to the Rocky Mountains.  Areas beyond the Rocky Mountains can certainly be discussed if I am wanted in that region.

Recent Blog Entry

July 12, 2026

I am constantly amazed by my return to Square Dance calling.  In such a short period of time I have recieved so many opportunities I never imagined.  I'm just a guy who wants to call Square Dancing after being away for 36 years.  Today I recieved a booking for February 2027 to call in another state.  Up to now my return has seen me call in Louisiana,  Mississippi,  Alabama, Texas,  and Tennessee.  February 27, 2027 I will be calling for the Kaleido Squares in Murray, KY.  I will be looking forward to calling in Kentucky for the first time.