Leaders
Callers and Cuers – What’s the Difference?
A caller (leader) is a person who calls out the dance steps in square dancing, contra dancing and clogging. We would not be able to dance without them! Callers can be part of the entertainment, through showmanship, singing, and challenging choreography.
In round dancing, the person who carries out this function is called a cuer. Cuers call out rehearsed, pre-choreographed sequences of dance figures, and are expected to be unobtrusive.
Both roles require training and practice. If you would like information on the next training event, please see below:
Round Dance Cuer / Instructor School
Brought to you by
The Square & Round Dance Instructors’
Association of Alberta
June 19 23, 2023. (Mon – Fri)
In Alberta, Lead by Cuer / Instructors
Peter & Stella Tennant, Vernon, BC
Mary & Bruce Nelson, Sherwood Park, AB
See FLYER for Registration and details.
Caller School – Something for Everyone
July 2 – July 4, 2-23. (Sun – Tues)
In Ottawa, Lead by the Following Instructors:
Barry Clasper, Toronto, ON (Callerlab Accredited Caller Coach)
Ken Sale, Castro Valley, CA (Teaching Assistant)
Don Moger, Montreal, PQ ( Caller Coach)
See FLYER for details
Caller School For New & Experienced Callers
July 2 – July 4, 2-23. (Sun – Tues)
In Alberta, Lead by the Following Instructors:
Joe Kromer, Tannheim, Germany (Callerlab Accredited Caller Coach)
Gary Winter, Sherwood Park, AB (Callerlab Member, Owner/Operator Alberta Callers College)
See FLYER for details
Bursary Assistance for Training
Any dancer wishing to become an instructor in categories sponsored by the Society (Modern Square, Round, Clogging, Line, Contra) or instructor wishing to upgrade skills should contact their Association, Provincial Federation and/or the email us here info@squaredance.ca to determine what assistance for training is available.
Bursary Assistance may also be available from your Federation or Association.
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