BEGINNER

Designed for new callers who need all the basics, including basic choreography, microphone technique, voice control and introduction to sight calling methods.

EXPERIENCED

KEY BENEFITS OF THIS
SCHOOL INCLUDE:

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

• Develop confidence in your calling ability
• Improve your choreographic skills
• Learn how to program your dances
• Acquire the skills necessary to make yourself a more professional caller

• Timing

• Mechanics of Choreography

• Voice/Delivery

• Smooth Dancing/Body Flow

• Programming

• Teaching

• Music/Rhythm

• Choreographic Management

• Ethics/Leadership

KEN RITUCCI

(CALLERLAB ACCREDITED CALLER COACH)

Ken has been calling for 33 years and has been teaching callers since 1983. Since the early 90's, Ken has conducted some of the most successful Callers Schools in the country. He has traveled throughout parts of the United States and Canada, calling and conducting callers Schools and Clinics. He has taught hundreds of callers how to call and has helped them tremendously with their calling careers. Ken calls through the C-2 Level and he is knowledgeable in all aspects of calling. Ken is a member of CALLERLAB and an Accredited Caller Coach.

NORM POISSON

Norm has been calling since 1970 and has been a leader in the activity calling at festivals throughout the United States and overseas to England, Sweden and Germany. Norm is an active member of CALLERLAB and has also been instrumental with the New England Activity as well, including Chairman of NECCA. Throughout his travels, Norm has assisted callers with their careers with advice and guidance. Being a proficient Challenge Caller, Norm's knowledge of choreography is among the best in the country.

RANDY DOUGHERTY

(CALLERLAB ACCREDITED CALLER COACH)

Randy has enjoyed calling square dancing for almost 40 years. He has conducted callers clinics throughout the United States as well as being on staff of numerous schools. In 1986, Randy left Minnesota for the warmer climate of Arizona. Currently he runs a busy dance program in Mesa during the winter season. In the summer he tours the United States and books many foreign calling trips; recently including such countries as Canada, Mexico, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Japan, Saudi Arabia, England, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. Throughout his career, Randy has recorded hits for many record companies and is currently on the very popular Royal Records label. To date he has attended, and called for, over 30 National Conventions. Over the years, Randy has put his teaching skills to work inspiring several beginning callers. Randy has been an avid supporter of Callerlab since it's inception. Since that time, he has served three terms on the Board of Governors of Callerlab, as well as the Executive Committee for two years, and many instructional panels. Randy is an accomplished caller through the C-3A Level and is proficient is all aspects of calling. Randy is an Accredited callerlab Caller Coach

TODD FELLEGY

Todd has been calling since the early age of 13. Todd has called in 27 states, Sweden, Germany, England and Canada. He has a home program which includes A2 through C3A. He also calls Fun Night and Basic level thru C4. Todd is featured on many of the country's biggest Advanced and cahllenge Festivals. His travels take him literally all over the world. Todd is active in training callers and has assisted many with their calling careers. Todd's choreography is interesting, different and extremely accurate. Todd is noted for his quick wit and sense of humor on and off stage. Todd is an expert in choreography as well as having a sound understanding of all phases of calling. Todd is a member of Callerlab