Entertainment Staff

Tom Clymer

Calls Thru Plus

Tom Clymer is the 2023 Parker Award recipient, and Callerlab awarded him the Half Century Award for 50 Years of Calling.

Gary Baker

Calls thru Plus

Gary began calling in 1993 while stationed in Anchorage, AK. He is currently the club caller and teacher for the Model T Squares in Spokane and also teach lessons for the Coeurly Q’s in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Gary met his wife Tami square dancing at WSU in 1983 and have been dosadoing together ever since. They enjoy traveling around the Northwest to dance and call, and have won medals at the Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, UT the past two years. Gary is now learning to call A1/A2.

David Boggs

Calls thru Plus

Dave is the club caller for the Tri-Cities Circulators and the Huron Squares. Sharon is the Circulators round dance cuer. Both entertain throughout the northwest. Dedicating most of their free time to our wonderful activity.

Ray Brendzy

Calls Thru Challenge

Ray was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. His journey in the square dance movement began when he was introduced to his first dance by his parents, leading to a calling career that has spanned almost six decades. He is married to Christine, with whom he has two children, Nicholas and Caitlyn. The entire family actively participates in square dancing, serving as excellent ambassadors for the activity.

Ray dedicated 37 years to the Vancouver School Board as a teacher and administrator, and Christine recently concluded her own 37-year teaching career. Both Nicholas and Caitlyn have followed in their parents’ footsteps into the teaching profession, and they also call and cue square dances.

Ray currently calls for five clubs and participates in the activities of the two clubs managed by his children. The Brendzy family frequently travels together to dance events, where they enjoy performing and presenting harmonious sequences. Ray’s calling expertise ranges from SSD to C3B, and his professional endeavors have taken him across Canada, the United States, Japan, England, Germany, and Sweden.

During his tenure as an educator, Ray taught Grade 7 and enthusiastically incorporated square dancing into his curriculum, organizing annual dance events for the community. He also conducted workshops for fellow teachers on professional development days within his school district. Retiring from teaching seven years ago has afforded Ray more time to focus on promoting square dancing, his favorite activity.

Ray is an active member of CallerLab and serves on the Board of Governors. He chairs the Advanced Committee and contributes to the Mainstream, Plus, Challenge, and Definitions Committees. Through his leadership roles, Ray aims to sustain and enhance the global presence of square dancing. Additionally, he records for Lou Mac Records and enjoys working in the recording studio. Beyond dancing, Ray’s hobbies include traveling, hiking, skiing, and exploring in their trailer.

With Christine’s recent retirement, they plan to embrace the opportunities to dance and call at various international venues.

Nicholas Brendzy

Calls Thru Plus

Nicholas is highly experienced in square dancing. He executed his first singing call at the age of three, impressing many, and has continued to refine his skills since then. Over the years, he has participated in the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival, where he competed successfully in square dancing, calling, cueing, and round dancing. His talent in these areas has earned him numerous awards, and he remains an active advocate for the square dance movement.

Academically, Nicholas holds a degree in History and Archaeology and is currently pursuing a master’s program in academic leadership. He has teaching experience, including a year spent educating a grade five and six class. His passion for teaching greatly enhances his ability to instruct in dance.

Presently, Nicholas calls and cues twice weekly for the Circle 8s Square Dance Club of Burnaby. He often performs alongside his sister and father, forming a remarkable family trio. Square and round dancing have provided Nicholas opportunities to travel extensively across the continent and share stages with his family.

In addition to his performance roles, Nicholas is taking on a leadership position within the square dance community, striving to increase dancer participation in his region and preserve this valued activity. Nicholas is honored to be a recording artist for Rawhide Records.

Leo Catt

Calls Thru Plus

Leo began dancing with Sociable Squares and Sumner Stompers in the 70s and 80s. His calling career started as a class joke, doing a singing call in front of Hank Johnson. He joined Callerlab in 2005 and founded Swingnuts (Sumner, WA) and Crazy 8’s (Ramona, CA & Centralia, WA). Leo currently calls for Jetsteppers (Maple Valley, WA), DoSiDos (Olympia, WA), and Crazy 8’s (Centralia, WA).

He teaches and calls Basic through Plus for clubs around Seattle, Olympia, and occasionally Farther North. Leo enjoys time with his wife Rochelle and their dogs Molly and Blackberry (BB). Feel free to stop by and say hello!

Adam Christman

Calls thru Advanced

Adam has been around square and round dancing all his life. He has been calling for 28 years in 3 different countries and several states around the country. Currently, Adam resides in Spokane, WA with his wife, Samantha, and 4 beautiful children.

Larry Clark

Calls Thru Plus

Larry Became a Caller in 2008, primarily he teaches and calls for the Prairie Shufflers in Kennewick, Washington. He has called at State Festivals and the Spokane National.

Scott Coon

Calls thru Plus

Scott calls for Dudes & Dolls (Lynnwood, WA) and guest calls for clubs in Washington / British Columbia, Canada. Scott began calling as a teen at PNTSDF and then regularly in 2004. Scott and Darcy met square-dancing as teens, and they’ve enjoyed it ever since. Scott also performs as Elvis in tribute shows and Elvis themed dances.

Doug Davis

Calls thru Advanced

Doug has been calling for 52 years. In addition to calling through the advanced program, He is an Accredited Caller Coach with Callerlab and the Owner/Producer of 2 Square Dance Labels: Chinook and Hoedowner Square Dance Music.

Doug has also been awarded the Parker Award in 2018 as well as being inducted into the Spokane Hall of Fame in 2019.

Marc Denniston

Calls thru Mainstream

After retiring from the Army, Marc started calling in early 2024 and is mostly known for running Lesson Review sessions for the Olympia Area Square Dance Inc.  Marc calls Basic and Mainstream and enjoys working with dancers of all levels. 

Marc has guest called for the Flutterwheels, Do-Si-Dos, and Square Ones in Olympia, Washington.  When he is not calling, Marc can be found dancing Basic thru C1, reading, or running tabletop games.

Andy Garboden

Calls thru Plus

Andy has been calling since 2007. He regularly calls Mainstream and Plus levels. Andy is currently calling for the Pi-R Squares (M/S), MVPs (Maple Valley Plus), and Roamin’ Tacomans (Plus). Andy also enjoys guest calling all over the state of Washington.

Paul Gonseth

Calls thru Plus

Paul has been calling since 2012. He is the caller/teacher Blue Agates and Gateswingers.

Dave Harry

Calls thru Mainstream

Dave has been calling since age 13. He teaches square dancing in the schools around the Puget Sound area, the Whirlybirds in Lynnwood, and Skagit Squares. He and his wife Bonnie are widely known for their dance shop–Petticoat Junction, for occasional live music performances, and monthly no-experience dances–the First Friday Funfest at Whirlybirds. He is a Callerlab member and has his 50-year recognition certificate. Dave has a never-ending passion for square dancing!

Cee Cee Huber

Calls thru Mainstream

Cee Cee began teaching Mainstream in 2018 with no intention of becoming a “caller”. Things quickly evolved as she realized dancers need to dance what they learn. She currently teaches Mainstream squares and Phase II rounds. Cee Cee is also the club caller for The 4x8s in Moses Lake, WA.

Bob Jervis

Calls thru C-1

Bob has been a caller since 2004, calling Advanced and C1.

Lane Johnston

Calls thru Mainstream

An “O.D.Y.C.” Old Dancer, Young (as in “Recently-Minted”) Caller. Lane and wife Gail first began square dancing shortly after getting married in 1969. Fulfilling a long-standing dream to become a square dance caller is, in large part, due to the encouragement of Don Wood, Lane’s longtime friend and club caller who passed away unexpectedly in late 2023, thus prompting Lane to “get off the dime” & “make Don proud”.
Lane and Gail actively support square dancing in WA state in every way possible.

Brett Kappenman

Calls thru Plus

Brett began square dancing in 1977 and started calling in 1985 with the Jeans-N-Queens. Over 37 years, he’s called for several clubs, including the Jays N Ques, Shirts-N-Skirts, Mavericks, Rockin’ Teens, and Jacks and Jills. In 2024, he became Club Caller for Swingnuts of Sumner. Brett has choreographed exhibitions, taught over 500 kids to square dance, and served in leadership roles, including President of the Rainier Council. Visit WheresTheDance.com for upcoming events.

Janolyn Keller

Calls thru Mainstream

Janolyn learned to dance in Redmond, Oregon in 1979. She danced in that area for 3 years, then moved to Lebanon, Oregon, where she was the first Round Dance Cuer for the Lebanon Square Circlers. Janolyn took some time off after moving to Washington, but eventually came back to the activity, Cueing for the Strait Wheelers (Port Angeles), Gig Harbor Twirlers (Gorst), The Red Hot Twirlers (Chimacum), and RhodyO’s (Gardiner). In 2003, Janolyn started calling for the Red Hot Twirlers and currently calls and cues for the Strait Wheelers in Sequim.

Kris Kaiser

Calls thru Mainstream

Kris is returning to calling after Covid.

Rob Krum

Calls thru Plus

Rob has been married for 54 years and is retired. He has 2 children and 4 grandchildren

Rob lives in the Spokane area and has been calling for 33 years including 3 mainstream clubs Monday – Wednesday with a plus group on Mondays.

Brent Mawdsley

Calls thru Advanced

Brent and his wife, Therese, are from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Since 1988, Brent has called and cued 2 – 4 nights per week and currently calls for three clubs, one of them for over 36 years. Brent has been the featured caller for dance weekends and special events BC, AB, ON & the Western US and regularly entertains community groups with introductions to modern square dancing. He is a Riverboat Square Dance Music staff caller and has made over 38 recordings. www.SquareDanceWithBrent.ca

Steve Mazel

Calls thru Plus

I have been calling for 10 years and call for both the Gig Harbor twirlers (Ghorst) and Young bunch, (Tacoma WA). Call through plus, have recorded five songs with R&D Recording and TOTL Recording.

Joshua McClintock

Calls thru Mainstream

Joshua began his mainstream lessons in October 2024 with Dave Harry. He graduated in early 2025 and decided to pursue calling as a hobby. Joshua started vocal lessons in January and has completed two singing calls: “I’m into Something Good” and “Shut up and Dance with me”.

Vance Morrison

Calls thru Plus

Vance Morrison, from Kirkland, Washington, has been calling since July 2019. He teaches Mainstream lessons for Woodinville Square Crows and Happy Hoppers, occasionally calls for Mount Baker Square Dance Council clubs, and mostly calls Mainstream dances with a few Plus tips.

Shiela Overman

Calls thru Mainstream

Sheila started calling in 2023 with the help of her mentor Dan Preedy. She is thankful to be surrounded by encouraging square dancers and helpful callers in the Spokane area.
In the summer of 2023, she attended her first caller school with Callerlab instructor Jerry Junck at Yellow Rock in Lolo, Montana. She attended her second caller school in Durham, N.C. with instructors Patty Greene and Betsy Gotta.
Mark Overman is her husband, driver and roadie.

Glen Raiha

Calls thru Plus

I started calling in 1977. I called for the 22 years Nancy and I were in the U.S. Army (22 years). Today I teach an call at Lac-A-Do Hall in Olympia WA. I occasionally travel to call dances in different parts of Washington. I am a member of Callerlab since 1977 and serve on the Basic Mainstream Committee. My favorite activity as a caller is teaching people how to dance. I am this years Caller Coordinator, so if you have any complaints about the program please let me know.

Lee Rawls

Calls thru Challenge (C1)

Lee and his wife, Shanthala are relatively new to square dancing. Both of them now dance, and routinely calls, thru the Challenge (C1) program. Lee and Shanthala They have happily incorporate dancing in their lives. You will find them calling and teaching square dancing whenever possible.

Robert Sax

Calls thru Plus

Robert began calling as a teen, but didn’t start in earnest until 2014 when he enrolled in his. Currently, Robert currently calls for Fern Bluff squares in Lake Stevens, WA, The Shooting Stars, a new youth club in Mill Creek , WA.

Tracy Smith

Calls thru Mainstream

Tracy is a new caller. He has been calling for a year and a half. He works with Tom Clymer and others in the area. Tracy looks forward to further developing his skills as a caller and entertainer.

Greg Weber

Calls thru Plus

Greg and Sue have been the featured caller and/or cuer at numerous local, council, state, regional, national and international dances, cruises and festivals. Greg has been involved with every Washington state festival since 1975 and six national conventions. With the exception of one, Sue has also participated in every Washington state festival since 1982. Sue and Greg are avid supporters of the area teen clubs which participate in the Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival.

Daniel Bailly

Ph II thru IV

Daniel (& Linda) is a cuer for the Star Shooters and an on-call cuer for the Wag Arounds and Phantom Squares in Spokane, WA. We have enjoyed creating choreographies and teaching at USA West events for the past 5 years in addition to cueing for Leadership Festivals and various anniversary dances. Members of the Spokane Callers/Cuers association, Round-a-Lab and ICBDA clubs.

Caitlyn Brendzy

Ph II, III

Caitlyn has been actively engaged in square dancing since childhood. She joined a youth club at the age of five and has continued to dance ever since. Caitlyn has played a significant role in the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival, both as a competitor and an instructor. She has successfully competed in various categories including square dancing, calling, cueing, and round dancing. Caitlyn’s achievements have earned her numerous awards, which she has utilized to promote square and round dancing within her community.

Having graduated from university with a degree in Early Childhood Education, Caitlyn is currently employed and volunteers in her field of study. She cues for four square dance clubs and serves as a co-instructor for the Circle 8s Square Dance Club of Burnaby. Caitlyn frequently performs singing calls alongside her father and brother, enjoying the familial aspect of her activities. Additionally, she travels internationally with her family and is always ready to assist dancers striving to enhance their technique.

Alyshia Main

Ph III

2022 Alyshia completed round lessons. In October of 2023 her mentor, Karen Neverdowski, started introducing her to the idea of cueing and assisting with lessons. Alyshia began cueing in January of 2024. With the guidance and leadership from her mentor, she has been assisting with teaching and cueing for the Or-bets Round Dance Club. Although she is new to cueing, she has a passion for dancing, and for people. She is a member of Roundalab and is excited to be part of the dance community.

Sharon Boggs

Ph II, III

Sharon has been a Round Dance Cuer for 17 years. She currently cues for the Tri-city Circulators. Sharon has also made appearances at two national conventions, one USA West and many other events.

Katie Marteny

Ph II thru IV

Katie has won multiple awards in calling, cueing rounds, and squares at the Pacific Northwest Teen Festival. She guest cues for clubs such as the Happy Hoppers and the Freewheelers. Katie lives in Bellingham, WA.

Georgia K Ruebsamen

Ph II thru IV

Georgia has been square dancing for over 40 years and round dancing for 30 years. Since October 2023, she has been cueing at Silhouette Dancers in Yakima and Melody Mixers in Kennewick.

Sue Weber

Ph II thru IV

A Native of Spokane, WA. Sue began cueing in 1987. She relocated to Tacoma, WA in 1991 and started dating her future husband Greg Weber, who was calling and cueing for several clubs at the time. She then took on the cueing role for those clubs. Greg and Sue were married in 1998, and have two beautiful daughters, ages 23 and 20. Sue currently cues for four clubs in the Rainier Council (Spinners, Bonnie Lads & Lassies, Young Bunch and Roamin’ Tacomans).

Ronald Woolcock

Ph II thru VI

Ron and Georgine Woolcock began dancing in Spokane, Washington in 1986 and later moved to Olympia. They started cueing in 1996 and teaching in 1997. Though retired from local clubs, they spend their winters in Pharr, Texas where they continue to teach and cue.

Mary Dart

Mary Dart has been clogging for 43 years and teaching for 36. She chaired State Festival workshops and was National Square Dance Festival Clogging chairman in 2020 before its cancellation. Mary has taught workshops in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, and Canada. Since 1989, she has been Instructor/Cuer for the Tanglefoot Cloggers in Olympia, WA.

Taj Alex

I started cueing in 2023 so we could start a local clogging group in Kent.  Clippity-Clop Cloggers dances on Wed evenings at the Meridian Grange, 6 PM for easy-level up to easy-intermediate.  I’m fortunate enough to have Diane Jacbosen as a mentor. She helps us with intermediate dances starting around 8 some nights. 

I’m excited to learn more and build my knowledge and am thankful for all the support I’ve received from other cuers and dancers!

Come see us!

Mary Gasteiger

Mary has been clogging since 1991 and teaching since 1993. She hosts an annual clogging event called “Barn Dance”, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Clog dancing has brought joy to Mary ever since she started with her then 9-year-old daughter.  It continues to be a cherished family activity.

Glee Johnson

Glee is a beginning clogging instructor with the Cherry City Cloggers located in Salem Oregon.

Todd Harry

Todd Harry has been Clogging and teaching clogging for almost 20 years. In his professional life he’s an artist and animator in the game industry. He truly enjoys bringing his knowledge of movement and rhythm to the dance floor. You might also catch him in the Vendor helping with the family business, Petticoat Junction.

Staci Larson

Staci loves all types of dancing, especially clog dancing, which she discovered over 20 years ago. She has been with the Cherry City Cloggers since 2002, serving as co-director and cuer/choreographer since 2017. Dancing brings her joy, and she hopes to inspire others to join in the fun.

Mike McDow

Mike McDow has been Clogging 42 years and teaching 40 years. Mike hails from the Portland area and is now retired and teach in Arizona during the winter. Mike also dances, teaches, and cues with the local Northwest with local Northwest cloggers.

Karen Miller

Karen is the instructor for the Mill Town Cloggers in Everett WA. She is currently the Publicity Chair for the Northwest Clogging Association.

Kristen O’Brian

Kristen has been clogging for 26 years and instructing for 16 years. She is affiliated with Tanglefoot Cloggers in Olympia, WA. Kristen also provides instruction at High Impact Dance in Lacey, WA..

Tracy Turner

Tracy Turner founded the Emerald City Cloggers in 2002 in Seattle, Washington. He has taught clogging for 23 years. For the last 13 years, he has had the pleasure of teaching and cueing at many clogging workshops and square dance festivals throughout the Pacific Northwest and Canada. He is currently the president of the Northwest Clogging Association. When he’s not clogging, he spends much of his time in the garden. He and his partner Bob grow close to 1,800 different varieties of irises.