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Paul has been calling traditional squares, reels, and big circle dances since 2002. He has called at Pick-A-Thon roots music festival, Seattle's Folklife Festival, the Portland Old Time Music Gathering, and the Berkeley Old-Time Convention, as well as at grange halls, community centers, and other venues across the West Coast. Paul calls to live string band accompaniment, and has worked with many great bands including Foghorn Stringband, and the Tallboys.
Paul teaches the moves right on the floor, so beginners can be dancing in minutes. His calls are energetic and his engaging figures range from simple to elaborate - a perfect match for any crowd! Paul crafts a dance program that is fun, lively, and comfortable for dancers of any experience level.
Here's an example of Paul teaching and calling a dance in Seattle with the Tallboys: Square Dance
Paul has experience calling for:
Want to read "I was a Teenage Squaredance Caller" - Paul's feature article for the Old Time Herald magazine? Click here
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