Square Dance Callers, Talking

Square Dance Callers, Talking

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Square Dance Callers, Talking episodes

  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Rick Hampton

    My Career- I am a Professional Square Dance Caller and Recording Artist- I own and produce Fine Tune , SharpShooter Music (80's-20's) , Happy Tracks , GoldWing , EGO , and Alter Ego Square Dance Labels. I am the artist on the top selling records : I Think we're alone now, Freebird , Ventura Highway, Bad Time, Song Sung Blue, Tune Up, Old Fashioned Love Song, I Can't get no Satisfaction, Spanish eyes , Cover of the Rolling Stone, Common Man, Still Not Dead, The Christmas Song and Many More!
    ​I have been featured as the Caller of the Month-in Sets in Order, The official Magazine of The American Society of Square Dancing,-(Feb. 1985 Issue). I have served on the Callerlab MS, Advanced and Record Producer committees to name a few as well as teaching numerous successful caller's schools. I currently serve on the Callerlab SSD, Advanced and Record Producer Committees .
    After some 25 years in broadcasting (12 years of which I also kept up a fulltime Calling schedule) I retired from broadcasting and I am calling full time, A GCA member as well as a member of Callerlab- During the week I call for an A2 group, Teach 2 SSD classes,Call for a Heritage square dance club. I am traveling again, weekends and I would love to talk with you about a date Please give me a call at 559-909-1232 and we'll set one up!
    My Teaching Philosophy- I believe that Square Dancing is a fun, Family activity that is suitable for Most folks. I teach calls by their accepted definition and work them from many formations to insure success when you go DANCE somewhere else. My biggest reward is to hear you say "We were having fun and Dancing and not breaking down at .."(Another caller's dance) I am thankful to hear this frequently. I also think that new dancers must be retained and work very hard at this goal even if it breaks with the "we have always done this way -so what if it doesn't work approach" many clubs sadly have. I have had tremendous success in the area of Dancer retention over the years and will work with your group to "Keep 'em coming back "
    My Calling Philosophy- I believe that Calling interesting ,"Non-Vanilla" yet non impossible ,Choreography in an up-tempo presentation with well produced , quality music brings a fresh approach to a time tested activity. I believe that every dancer should be able to be taught to dance to a variety of callers I believe that dancers have the right to choose where they will have the most fun and I encourage them to support those groups. I believe that Square Dancing is undergoing an image crisis and I'm actively working to improve the situation. I believe to survive we must change as the future dancers have not been willing to do it "our way". A quicker entry level is a must, and I actively work on such groups. SSD (Social Square Dancing) is the only way to rebuild! ONLY IF WE PROVIDE DANCES!!
    My Personal Philosophy- I believe that my family (My lovely wife Lynn and 2 my GREAT daughters, Jessica and Cassie and My Grandsons Demitri, Landon ,Lucas and Granddaughter Addelyn ,my career and my life are a gift from GOD and thank him daily for these and so many more blessings I have been given. I also get to hang with 2 grands weekly. YAY

    1 hr 5 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Ken Ritucci

    Ken has been dancing and calling since 1975. In 1983, after attending numerous callers’ schools with Al Brundage and Earl Johnston from 1975 to 1982, Ken was asked by Al and Earl if he would help them with their school the following year. As a student caller, Ken has learned from such professionals as Jack Lasry, Lee Kopman, Ed Foote, Deuce Williams, Bob Gambell, Clint McLean, Vaughn Parrish, and Jim Mayo along with Al and Earl.

    Since 1983, Ken has been instructing callers how to learn the profession of calling. He was on staff with Al and Earl from 1983 to 1992 when he was asked to take over the school. Ken kept this school until 1998.

    In 2004, Ken began his own Callers School, the Northeast Callers School in Manchester, New Hampshire. He has had as many as five schools throughout the country in one year.

     Since 1983 continuing through the present, Ken has conducted Callers Clinics around the country, including the Michigan Callers Clinic, the Oklahoma Callers Clinic, the IAGSDC annual Callers School in San Francisco in 1996 as well as clinics in Erie Pennsylvania, and Ottawa, Canada. Recently Ken has conducted clinics for the Rochester Callers Association, the Santa Clara Callers Association and the San Diego Callers Association. Ken is usually on Panel Discussions at the National Convention each year. He has conducted numerous day-long seminars at Callers Associations throughout the country. Ken has conducted several Callers Schools and Clinics in Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic and Russia.

    Ken is a member of CALLERLAB and has been on the Executive Committee since 2014. He has held several positions as Committee Chairman throughout the years and recently served as Chairman from 2019-2021.

    Ken is an Accredited CALLERLAB Caller-Coach, receiving his accreditation in 1991. Among the topics ken specializes in is “Understanding Music and Rhythm,” ‘Salesmanship Skills for Callers,” “How to be Successful in today’s Activity and what makes a successful Caller,” “Programming and Using Professional Judgment While Calling on Stage,” “Understanding Sight Calling and how to be a successful Sight Caller” as well as other topics. Ken calls through the C3B Level and has traveled all over the country as well as Canada and overseas calling for clubs and festivals. He continues to get recognized as a leader and trainer of callers. Ken has trained literally hundreds of callers to call in our activity.  He is available for calling dates throughout the United States and overseas as well as teach at your Association’s clinic or seminar.

    34 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Deborah Caroll-Jones

    Deborah began square dancing with a church group in 1979 and immediately fell in love
    with the activity. In 1982, she began calling, promoting and teaching square dancing.
    Deborah joined CALLERLAB in 1985 and serves on many committees within the
    organization. She served as the Chairperson of the Women In Calling Committee from
    1998 - 2013. She also served 6 years on the Board of Governors in the 1990’s (having
    been elected by the membership) and was re-elected after a short absence. She is now
    in her third term and has also served on the Executive Committee as well as Vice
    Chairman. In 1995, Deborah became the third woman in the world to become an
    Accredited Caller Coach.
    Today, Deborah is the Club Caller for the Texas Reelers in Richardson, TX. She also
    calls regularly for other Mainstream and Plus Clubs, as well as an occasional Advanced
    dance. She has called many festivals and taught caller’s schools and clinics in the
    United States as well as overseas in such countries as New Zealand, Japan, Sweden
    and Germany. She is the only woman caller to have ever called in the kingdom of Saudi
    Arabia.
    Deborah lives in Arlington, Texas – having relocated there from her native state of
    California – with her husband Jon Jones, who is also a caller and an Accredited Caller
    Coach. When their busy calling schedule allows, they occupy their spare time doing as
    little as possible.
    Deborah has recorded for Rockin’ M Records, Global, Chaparral and HiHat. She is
    known for her fantastic singing voice and for always keeping the fun in the dance,
    regardless of the level.

     

    50 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Ken Burke

    Ken began his calling career in a totally unexpected fashion - on a dare. Ken learned a singing call to perform at his club’s “Amateur Night”, which did not excite him. Over the next year, however, the world of square dance calling opened up. Ken has recorded for 4BarB/Quadrille and Chaparral Record labels and is currently a recording artist for Riverboat Records. Ken has been featured at festivals, weekends and conventions, and also maintains a home dancing program. Ken enjoys reaching out to the public in exhibitions. One of his biggest thrills is from conducting “one-night stands”. He loves to get novices dancing quickly and successfully. Ken’s philosophy is that all have a great time and feel they have accomplished something! Ken’s widespread appeal can be attributed to his distinctive styling and choice of music, as well as his offbeat sense of humor. Those that dance with him can’t help but have a great time.

    1 hr 14 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Dean Singleton

    Dean began his calling career in 1979 at the age of fourteen. During the early 1980s, he started a teen club in Rochester, MN and later was the club caller for the Wykoff Squares. Early in his career, he called in the Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Arizona area. An owner/producer for Arrowhead Recording, Dean has also recorded on Peak Recordings and Gold Rush. Dean now resides in Arizona. Dean is committed to keeping modern square dancing relevant and growing!! His music is modern with a Rock n' Roll vibe to it!!

    46 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Corben Geis

    Creator and cartoonist of SPiN CHAiN SPooFs as seen in ASDColumnist of BREAKING RECORDS by Corben GeisStarted calling in 1985, member of CALLERLAB since 1994Past Vice-Chairman of Calling in the Schools CommitteeActive in calling Handicapable Square Dances for a Special Olympics Group, Wheelchair Groups and Therapeutic Horseback Riding Equestrian GroupCalling in the schools, Kindergarten through CollegeSilver Sounds Recording Artist and guest appearances on www.squaredancemusic.com*Little claim to fame, called at Red Square in Moscow 1990 at age 17

    1 hr 20 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Dan Sahlstrom

    DAN started dancing at the age of 12 and has been in the entertainment business since the age of 13. He is truly a professional. Whether it is teaching an inexperienced group the basics of square dancing, line dancing, mixers, circle dances, traditional dance or calling for a group of experienced dancers at a State Convention or weekend festival, Dan is the man for the job! Between dances that Dan can teach your group, he will DJ popular music from any era including old-time waltzes and polkas, swing, Rock & Roll, R&B, hip hop and even some belly rubbers.
    His experience since starting to call in 1978 ranges from teaching 250 girl scouts and their (250) fathers basic square dance, line dance and mixers to calling for the National Singles Square Dance Convention (DANCARAMA). Dan records for the Chaparral label, a top of the line Square Dance record producer and has been hired in many states in the U.S. as well as in Canada, our friendly neighbors to the north. He currently is very active in his local square dance callers association, Swingmasters, as well as serving many years on the Executive Board of MSDCA, the MN state callers association, and he is a FULL MEMBER of CALLERLAB (the international organization of professional square dance callers). Dan has also been the keynote speaker at the leadership seminar for the State Square Dance Federation of MN.
    Dan married Janet Bebernes on July 24th 2010 and they both enjoy working with the novices and getting them dancing quickly and successfully in minutes whether it is a wedding party, corporate function or a family picnic. He provides all the sound equipment and music needed and is licensed by BMI & ASCAP to perform and use copyrighted music. His professional yet relaxed style and humor makes learning fun and easy for the novice and many years of calling experience enables him to challenge even the most experienced dancers with creative choreography and to entertain them with many different styles of singing calls!

    1 hr 13 min
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Vernon Jones

    Vernon is a professional Square Dance caller. He started calling in 1978. He calls SSD, Mainstream, Plus, and Advanced. He also does easy Line Dances and Cues easy Round Dances.

    He belongs to several callers associations. CALLERLAB, the International Square Dance Callers Association. For this association he is a past Chair of The Board. He has also served on the Executive Committee and is currently serving on The Board Of Governors.

    Through CALLERLAB he is licensed to perform copyrighted music.

    He also belongs to the North Texas Callers Association serving this organization in many positions including President.

    He belongs to the Texas State Callers Association also serving this organization in several capacities including President.

    In 2011 he was elected to the Texas Callers Hall Of Fame.

    Vernon conducts many Square Dance Parties for corporations, family reunions, wedding receptions and many other different functions.

    1 hr
  • Square Dance Callers, Talking with guest Philipp Kamm

    WE ARE GOING INTERNATIONAL.
    Square Dance Callers, Talking (International) with guest, Philipp Kamm from Germany.
    Philipp Kamm and I met through Facebook. He has called Square Dance from a very young age. He is multi-talented and agreed to have a fun conversation with me.
    A few of Philipp's recordings:
    One Night Love Affair- https://youtu.be/74Vpb69_p98
    Circles- https://youtu.be/8FYu9BLckFI
    The Wellerman- https://youtu.be/xS69fFFjecY

    1 hr

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