Details
Donna Hunt is a dance caller from Philadelphia who is known for her concise teaching and wonderful dances. On stage with her will be a band of local favorite musicians, Arugula: Mike Hoeschele on fiddle and mandolin, Silvia Sörensen on flute, Mark Henry on piano, and Fred Filbrich on bass. Fun fact: two out of four of the band members are also volunteer members of our contra sound team. Yay Mike and Fred!
Caller
Donna Hunt
Donna Hunt calls contra and square dances with interesting choreography and variations. She is known for utilizing clear, concise instructions to minimize teaching time and maximize dance time. Equally comfortable calling with a “techno” DJ as a “traditional” band of musicians, she offers programs of exciting dances in a variety of figures and formations for the dancers’ enjoyment. Donna infuses the dancers with confidence, regardless of their skill level, and she enjoys guiding new dancers and challenging experienced ones.
Band
Arugula
Mike Hoeschele (fiddle & mandolin), Silvia Sörensen (flute), Barb Seppeler (piano), Fred Filbrich (bass)
Dependably enjoyable Rochester regulars, Arugula plays for both Contra and English Country dances.
Disbanded Summer 2024