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“5 Things...” Inside the Dancing Mind of 

An in-depth interview series presented weekly (2020-2021) by the Historical Tea & Dance Society. Connecting English Country & Contra dance communities worldwide during the pandemic.

These popular webchats continue periodically since 2022. Subscribe to our newsletters and stay updated on all our events and notices!

Nov 24, 2020

Chris Sackett

Caller, Composer and Choreographer (English)

Dec 1, 2020

Dave Wiesler

"Exploring Dance Tunes"

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Dec 8, 2020

Heather Clarke

Researcher and Dancer

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Dec 15, 2020

Alan Winston

Caller, choreographer and dance organizer

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Dec 22, 2020

Darlene Hamilton

Caller and multi-talented organizer

Jan 5, 2021

Danny Walkowitz

Dancer and professional Historian
Special New Year Bonus: Link for the After-talk.

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Jan 12, 2021

Wayne Hankin

Multi-instrumentalist (also Cirque du Soleil), inventor of the Jubo (see link).

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Jan 19, 2021

Gaye Fifer

Caller (English and Contra)

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Jan 26, 2021

Elizabeth Goossen

Caller (English), choreographer (& Scottish), composer, musician, organizer

Feb 2, 2021

Barbara Finney

Caller and Teacher (English), Organizer

Feb 9, 2021

Jeffrey Spero

Pianist, caller and choreographer (Contra)

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Feb 16, 2021

Alex Cumming

Traditional singer, musician (accordion & piano), and caller

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Feb 20, 2021

Nicolas Broadbridge

Caller and Teacher (English), accordionist, researcher, composer, choreographer

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Feb 23, 2021

Karen Axelrod

Musician (English and Contra)

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Mar 2, 2021

Alisa Dodson

Caller and dance writer (English)

Mar 9, 2021

Jacqueline Schwab

Pianist and caller (English)

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Mar 16, 2021

Dan Blim

Caller

Mar 20, 2021

Paul Hutchinson

Accordionist in any style you'd like to name

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Mar 23, 2021

Graham Christian

Caller (English), researcher, writer

Mar 30, 2021

Audrey Knuth

Musician (Contra)

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