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Dance Callers

Note: performers' locations / addresses indicate where they are based, not where they are prepared to play. Most tour all across, and outside of, the county. Entries are indexed alphabetically by name.

Most callers work with regular bands, but some are also available for "freelance" bookings with bands who don't have a resident caller, or whose usual caller is unavailable.



   
  • Ros Batchelor
    Ceilidhs and barn dances for celebrations, fund-raising and dance clubs. Regular caller at York Ceilidh and Leeds Contra Clubs, and with Greensleeveless Band.
    York, Leeds and 40 mile radius.
    Telephone: 01904 624216
    Email: ros@yorkceilidhclub.org.uk
    Website: http://www.yorkceilidhclub.org.uk/
    03/10

  • Grahame Binless
    Caller and MC. Also morris, sword and country dance instructor.
    Leeds, West Yorkshire.
    Telephone: 0113 269 4764
    Email: barbara@binless.co.uk
    05/10

  • John Brown
    Ceilidhs and barn dances. Regular caller for Sheffield CeilidhSoc.
    Sheffield, South Yorkshire
    Telephone: 0114 249 1740
    Email: calling@ceilidhcalling.co.uk
    Website: http://www.ceilidhcalling.co.uk/

  • Bob Carter
    Country dance, ceilidhs, barn dances, parties etc.
    Workshops in Country dance, Morris, Rapper, Longsword.
    Address: Brookside Cottage, Forest Moor Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire HG5 8JY
    Telephone / Fax: 01423 863433
    Email: bjcarter@ntlworld.com
    See also workshops
    05/10

  • Barry Evans
    Caller and teacher of all forms of social dance, including Playford, Pat Shaw, Running Set and American Squares and Contras.
    Workshops on all aspects of social dance, mainly for adults.
    Address: 51 Katrina Grove, Featherstone, West Yorkshire WF7 5LW
    Phone: 01977 792205 / 07929 975692
    Fax: 01977 794167
    Email: evans.51@ukonline.co.uk
    See also workshops
    04/10

  • John Gray
    All types of dances. Regular caller with the Stair Heid Band and several other Northern bands. Own PA and radio mic system if required. Scottish, English, Irish and American material. Also experienced singer with TV and radio credits: guitar, banjo, mandolin accompaniment..
    Leeds, West Yorkshire
    Telephone: 0113 268 7414
    Email: Jgrayceilidh@aol.com
    04/10

  • Al Green
    Dance caller & teacher since 1960. American hoe-downs, squares and contras, English barn dances and ceilidhs. Club caller for York Eclectic Squares, also frequent guest caller at Leeds Contra and York Ceilidh Clubs. Live or recorded music, fully licensed and insured. Almost anywhere or anytime.
    Contact: Al Green
    48, Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RB
    Telephone: 01904 701133
    Email: al@dancing-without-a-care.me.uk
    Website: http://www.dancing-without-a-care.me.uk/
    04/10

  • Nikki Hampson
    Ceilidhs and barn dances. Regular caller with Bedlam.
    Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
    Telephone: 01484 604704
    Email: bedlam@selwynmusic.co.uk
    05/10

  • Jan Porter
    Ceilidhs and barn dances. Regular caller with Polka Dots.
    Leeds/Harrogate, West Yorkshire
    Telephone: 0113 2680584
    Email: jntprtr@aol.com
    Website: http://www.polkadotsbarndances.co.uk/
    05/10

  • Bill Sables
    Experienced caller with the Foolish Virgins Ceilidh Band and The Jellybean Band. Called for dances in Europe, USA, Australia, & New Zealand
    East Yorkshire
    Telephone: 01405 831056
    E email: bilsbls@aol.com
    Website: http://www.foolishvirgins.com
    02/10


 

 
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