Introducing My Square Dance Callers Blog

For many years, I have been wanting to put together a square dance callers blog. Why it took so long, well, I can only guess. Finding the time. Not knowing where to start. Or maybe, to be honest, procrastination. (Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow?!?! Lol) Maybe I just wanted to wait until I reached a major landmark.

I have been blessed to be a part of this activity for nearly 22 years; I became involved in calling while I was still in beginner class. This year marks my 20th anniversary as a caller. It has been an amazing journey, although of course, there were a few potholes. I am sad to say that some of the callers and dancers who helped me in the beginning are now gone but the activity regenerates and continues with new enthusiasts every year. Happily, square dancing is thriving and calling continues to evolve and become more refined (although maybe a bit more complicated).

As with every activity, there is a natural ebb and tide for callers and all the related equipment and resources. Many ideas are embraced with enthusiasm for awhile and then discarded as the novelty fades. Over time, those discarded items are simply forgotten. One of my mentors told me years ago that he thought that he had forgotten way more choreography than he remembered. I have come to understand that sentiment all too well. I have now reached the age and stage in my calling where I can appreciate the “remember when?” game. More times than I want to admit, I have found myself reminiscing about the gimmicks and music that we used years ago.

I would love to have this blog as a forum to share all those wonderful experiences and resources (as well as current ones) that have made our activity great. Please feel free to comment as well as share your ideas, thoughts, resources, choreography, links, etc. I would like this venue to be a haven for many voices.