Meet The Bear

A Man that's
Amazing, Awesome, Big Hearted, Lovable

Square Dancing is my passion

Get To
Know Me.

Square Dancing is my passion! In 1990 my wife, Sandy and I learned to dance here in Denver CO. Soon after I began to call, joining CALLERLAB in 1991.  I am the club caller for 4 clubs and have conducted over 95 Mainstream classes, 45+ Plus classes, and a few Advanced. I am a CALLERLAB Accredited Caller Coach and a member of the Board of Governors. I believe that Educating Callers to be the best they can be, is the path to bettering our activity. We will need talented, ardent Callers to revive our activity as this Pandemic subsides.

Want to make me smile? Ask me about my Grandkids or Square Dancing!

In my time in Square Dancing, I have come to believe that sometimes we lose sight of the reasons we started dancing in the first place, great music, good friends and tons of fun. That is why in my Calling, these are the most important ingredients in my performance.

Experienced Square Dance Caller and Teacher.

Career Highlights

  • Vice-Chair Square Dance Program 53rd Nationals Denver Colorado 2004
  • Past President Denver Area Callers Association 2 terms
  • Performed at Nationals and Rendezvous in the Rockies featuring the Ghost Riders Square Dance Band
  • Calls with 4 friends who comprise “Mountain Magic” Debbie Steinkirchner, Charlie Robertson, Jeff Palmer & Roger Schappell
  • Called at 18 National Square Dance Conventions and has been honored with many spots with the Ghost Riders Square Dance Band
  • Recently released Neil Diamond’s “Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show” on Gold Wing Records GWR-12
  • Calls on average 25+ nights per month

Knowledge is everything

My Skills.

01.

Caller

  • Basic through A2
  • Full-time
  • Traveling
  • Recording artist
  • CALLERLAB member
  • Caller Seminars
  • Party Dances
  • Youth Groups
  • BMI and ASCAP licensed

 

02.

classes

  • Basic
  • Mainstream
  • PLUS
  • A1
  • A2

03.

others

  • Ordained Minister
  • Santa Bear