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Visiting from Ontario, our caller is a professional dance instructor, social dance historian and choreographer! Eileen and Jane never fail to delight us with their musical ability and joy in working together.
Caller
Cathy Stephens
Cathy is one of the most popular and skillful dance teachers in North America today. As a professional dance instructor, choreographer, and historical dance specialist since 1984, she has traveled extensively teaching and conducting hundreds of dance events for museums and historical sites, festivals, universities and many arts, educational, and recreational organizations. Her ability to create enjoyable and enriching programs and classes in a wide range of dance forms pleases dancers of all levels.
Band
Sister Haggis
Eileen Nicholson Kalfass - fiddle, Jane Knoeck - piano, accordion
Known as Sister Haggis, Eileen Kalfass and Jane Knoeck have been making music together for over 15 years. Bringing their wealth of experience to both Contra and English dance, Eileen’s lilting fiddle and Jane’s dynamic piano provide both high energy and exceptional musicality to the dance floor. Their repertoire features both traditional and modern tunes and draws from a number of musical traditions. Together, and with other ensembles including the Groovemongers and Continental Drift and New Brew, they have travelled the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe, playing for numerous dance weeks, camps and festivals.