BECKY HILL calls frequently at workshops and dance camps, and is an experienced caller of intergenerational dances and programs for special needs populations. Author of "Twirling Dervish," a book of contra dances, she has performed with Cleveland Ballet in Ohio and California as the caller for George Balachine's Square Dance. Becky's second book Twirling Dervish Returns is out. Contact her via her website: http://go.to/beckyhill. 

Into her third decade of calling dances, CAROL KOPP is northeast Ohio's premiere dance caller. More than any other single individual, Carol, who shares all she knows to help others develop their skills, is responsible for the wealth of good callers and thriving dances in our corner of the state.

   The CLEVELAND CALLERS COLLECTIVE is an informal organization of callers, open to all who are interested in learning to call, and dedicated to enlarging the Cleveland-area dance community by recruiting new dancers of all ages.
   The Collective currently consists of 3 active members: Ann DuFresne, Margaret Glenn, and Jan Larsen [respectively shown below] and 2 inactive members: David Butera and Mora Meluch. The Collective was founded by caller Carol Kopp, and most of the Cleveland-area callers are alums.
   The Collective currently can be found calling and organizing the 3rd Friday dance in Lakewood. For more information call (216) 932-4477 or (440) 886-4144.
   Ann DuFresne also calls and organizes the Bay Village Community House dance on the fourth Friday of the month, and calls regularly at many other local dances.  Phone (216) 382-9868 for information.
   Margaret Glenn calls and organizes the summer Hale Farm series, and also calls extensively for beginners and other groups, (440) 886-4144.  Robert Glenn, a well-known fiddler with several local contra dance bands, is a near relation.
   Jan Larsen calls and organizes the Marshallville  dance on the second Saturday, and calls regularly at the Lakewood dance, (216) 932-4477.
   

Susan English has called monthly contra dances since 1990. Bill Alkire has called traditional squares and original contras for over 50 years.  As a married couple, Bill and Susan enjoy performing, teaching, and calling historical dances from many eras and cultures.