Need a caller for your dance event? You can contact one of our Bloomington callers below.
Tammy Behrman
Calling locally for BOTMDG since fall of 2021. I’m honored to contribute to this amazing dance community!
Roles: larks/robins
Contact: tamber72 – AT – gmail.com
Patrick Blackstone
I’m relatively new to calling, having started in summer 2022. I’ve called a handful of full evenings at the BOTMDG weekly dances, in addition to some open calling nights in Bloomington and away at dance weekends. Excited to explore this skill further!
Roles: larks/robins
Contact: blackstonep924 – AT – gmail.com
David Ernst
Roles: ladies/gents
Contact: david.ernst – AT – davidernst.net
Tamara Loewenthal
I call and teach contras, squares, circle dances (including mixers), waltzes, salsa, clogging, play party games for kids/families, body percussion—and I teach to every level, beginners to advanced, kids and families. I love calling for established dance groups as well as for weddings, club gatherings, anniversary and birthday parties, conferences, etc.
Roles: Can use any—lead/follow, larks/robins, gents/ladies—it depends on the crowd.
Contact: tamaradancer – AT – gmail.com; 812-219-1890
Website: www.fiddlenfeet.com
Mark Richardson
I generally call/teach contra dance, but also work mixers, circles, and squares into the program. Beginners to advanced. Original and time-honored dances, with an emphasis on a smooth flow.
Roles: larks/robins or ladies/gents.
Contact: tallercaller – AT – gmail.com; 812-331-0608 (leave message)
Kyla Wargel
Kyla is passionate about welcoming new dancers into the joy of called social dance and delights in calling for groups of all ages and abilities at weddings, house parties, community events, schools, and barn dances. Her teaching is concise and clear — Kyla gets everyone connecting and moving together right away, setting a mood that leaves people smiling and feeling right at home. Her repertoire includes contras, longways sets, circles, mixers, and squares.
Roles: For contra – larks/robins or positional; ladies/gents or other terms upon request. Can use anything (or no roles) for community dances.
Contact: kylawargel – AT – gmail.com; contact form
Website: callerkyla.weebly.com/
Instagram: @caller.kyla
Katie Zukof
Katie Zukof is a lifelong dancer and seasoned caller with over 16 years of experience. From contras, community dances, family camps and private events, Katie brings the joy of dancing to people of all ages, experience levels and abilities. Katie has taught at family camps throughout the United States, including Pinewoods Camp in MA, Terpsichore’s Dance Holiday in MD and Cumberland Dance Week in TN. An elementary school teacher by day, she uses her clarity and teaching skills to spark fun on the dance floor.
Roles: larks/robins or gents/ladies or no role terms.
Contact: katie.zukof – AT – gmail.com; 812-325-1787
