A long-time contra dancer, Sue Gola was drawn into calling contras in 2014. Since then, she has called at dances both large and small throughout the Northeast. Sue gives instructions concisely and clearly, and has a friendly way about her that makes dancers feel welcome.

A rising star among the new callers, Karen Justin has wowed the dancers with her engaging personality, calm teaching, and choice of dances.

Swingin’ Tern is fortunate to have had a close relationship with Bob Isaacs.  Bob is known for his clear, concise calling.  He is a prolific contra choreographer — his creative dances are called throughout the country. A specialty of Bob’s are his Grid Squares in which one moves from square to square in a single dance. It’s a wild ride.

Paul Morris has been contra dancing for over two decades, from his hometown of Berea, Kentucky to New York City where he now hangs his hat.  He has found his experience as a teacher helps him effectively teach dances to newcomers and experienced dancers alike.

Alexandra Deis-Lauby will be the caller for the Afternoon Advanced Contra session.  Alex began contra dancing in 2011 while at school in Chicago. After catching the contra bug, she began calling in 2014. Alex’s smooth voice, clear teaching style, and engaging dance selections delight dancers from coast to coast. When she’s not calling, you can find her on the dance floor twirling away!

Qwill Duvall will be the caller for the All-Level Evening Dance.  In Qwill’s words: I am a contra dancer and caller from the midwest. I began contra dancing in 2015 shortly after moving to Chicago. A couple years later I began regularly traveling for dancing and I started calling in 2019. I called regularly in the Chicago area during 2019 and the beginning of 2020, and I was just thinking about going on tour when the pandemic hit. Since my work is now remote and dances have started back up, I am now on the road and touring! I’ve been at it since the beginning of 2023. I’ve called from the midwest to the west coast and will be heading east in the fall!

Sunny Lawrence grew up in New York City and began dancing there in 2011. She recently began learning to call contras through Brooklyn Contra’s Caller’s Workshop series. Her goal as a caller is to bring a clear, calm, and joyful presence to the mic, to make contra accessible to new dancers, and to strengthen her beloved dance communities.

Bob Isaacs will be calling the Afternoon Advanced Contra session.  Swingin’ Tern is fortunate to have had a close relationship with Bob who is known for his clear, concise calling.  He is a prolific contra choreographer — his creative dances are called throughout the country. A specialty of Bob’s are his Grid Squares in which one moves from square to square in a single dance. It’s a wild ride.

The All-Level Evening Dance will feature our Cavalcade of Callers–those that started out as fledglings at Swingin’ Tern and have takin full flight.  Bob Isaacs is coordinating the evening callers.