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I've been involved in traditional dance since 1987 and have been leading
dances since 1992. I am active with the
Urbana Country Dancers
and am one of the leaders of the
Central Illinois English Country
Dancers.
I regularly lead contra, English and square dances in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
and elsewhere. I serve as one of the English country dance editors for the
Country Dance and Song Society Newsletter.
One of my ongoing projects is the reconstuction of music and dances from
New Harmony, Indiana circa 1826.
I've led contra and English dances at various locations in Florida, Hawaii,
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and West Virginia.
Contact me at 217/359-8225 or
jsivier@illinois.edu
about calling at your dance.
In addition to calling for evenings of dancing I have experience leading a number of different types of workshops and classes. Possible class/workshop topics include:
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| Some dances I've written |
| Dances from New Harmony, Indiana |
| Notes on dance calling |
| What makes a good dancer? |
| Tips on dancing with beginners |
Here I am calling at a Halloween family dance.
I received a 2010 ACE Award from the
Champaign County Arts, Culture and
Entertainment Council for leadership in the local dance community.
Click here for more
information on the award.
Download the poster.
last updated on March 14, 2012