Caitlyn has graduated from university with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and she is currently working and volunteering in this field. She cues for four square dance clubs, and is the co-instructor for the Circle 8s Square Dance Club of Burnaby. Caitlyn enjoys calling with her family, and she can frequently be found performing singing calls with her dad and brother. She
enjoys traveling the world with her family, and is always willing to offer her assistance to dancers who are trying to improve their technique.
successfully competed in square dancing, calling, cueing and round dancing. Nicholas has won many awards for his abilities, and he continues to be an active promoter of the square dance movement.
Nicholas has a degree in History and Archeology, is currently working on a master program in academic leadership. He is a teacher and is currently working with a grade five and six class in Burnaby. Nicholas enjoys his choice of careers, which greatly helps him when teaching dance. He currently calls and cues two nights per week for the Circle 8s Square Dance Club of Burnaby. He enjoys sharing the stage with his sister and father, and together they make a family trio, which is amazing to hear. Square and round dancing has allowed Nicholas to travel all over the continent and share the stage with his family. He is taking on a leadership role in the square dance movement, and with his girlfriend Alexandra, is working hard to increase the number of
dancers in his area and keep this wonderful activity alive. Nicholas is proud to be a recording artist for Rawhide Records.
Ray was a teacher and administrator with the Vancouver School Board for 37 years. Christine was also a teacher for 37 years, and Nicholas and Caitlyn, are both teachers and they call and cue as well. The Brendzys are truly a Square Dance family and are great ambassadors for our
activity. Ray currently calls for five clubs, and Nicholas and Caitlyn call and cue for two clubs.
They often travel as a family to dance events and enjoy sharing the stage and presenting some great harmony. Ray calls from beginners to C3B and he has traveled throughout Canada and the United States. He has also called in Japan, England, and Sweden.
Julie also hails from Prince George where she started square dancing in 2011. She got the round dance bug in 2017 after attending Gary and Barb’s dance classes. She has travelled throughout Canada and the United States to dance and to expand her knowledge.
Square dancing has had the opportunity to travel and call extensively throughout North America, Sweden, Japan and Germany. Currently, Steve is calling on Riverboat Records out of California.
Steve and Lynnette have been married since 1987, and live in Surrey, BC. After 42 years with Coast Mountain Bus Company Steve retired in 2024 and is presently working as a consultant with Stantec Engineering on their transit and rail related projects. Outside of square dancing, Steve and Lynnette lead an active life biking, kayaking, golfing, and traveling.
In 2013 Alan was approached by international caller Ken Bower to learn to become a square dance caller. He attended his first caller school that same year in Oklahoma City. Over the years he attended more caller classes both in the US and Canada.
Alan has called at many Clubs, Campouts, Provincial Conventions and Festivals. Alan has also called for weddings, church groups, and clubs. He holds a numbers of positions with the Edmonton and District Callers and Instructors Association (EDCIA), Community Dance Capital District Association (CDCDA) and the Alberta Square and Round Dance Federation (ASRDF).
In 2023 Alan was asked to start a club in Spruce Grove, Alberta. With the help of the Agricultural Society he has be instrumental in reintroduce square dancing to the community.
I started calling when I was 21 and called for 9 years before I took a break to raise my family. I started back in my living room when my girls wanted to learn how to square dance. The club was comprised of family and close friends.
I currently call for 2 clubs, the Country and Western Square Dance Club in Edmonton and the Lacombe Belles and Beaux in Lacombe Alberta.
I was on the committee for the national Square Dance convention of 2024. And am on the committee for the 2025 Alberta festival as well.
Places I have called: Clubs in Edmonton, Fort Vermillion, Red Deer, Penticton, and various other small communities in Alberta.
Conventions: Alberta Provincial Convention 2023.
Certificates: Completion of The Square and Round Dance Instructor of Alberta Caller School 2023.
Since 1988, Brent has called and cued two to four 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 throughout BC & 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.
When he's not calling, Brent works full time as Business Development Manager for Activation Laboratories, a global mineral testing company.
Sandy & husband Merv presently call, cue & teach Round & Square dancing in Kamloops for ‘Thompson Valley Stars’. They both choreograph many of their own Round dances. Website is http://www.thompsonvalleystars.squaredance.bc.ca/
They received the BC Square & Round dance Federation’s ‘Sillery Award’ in 2014.
In 1982 while at my second posting (Edson, Alberta) I was introduced to Square / Round Dancing at a local club and the
journey began.
Decades later having moved to South Surrey, I joined the Surrey Square Wheelers and with the encouragement of Steve
Edlund and other, began Calling with our club as well as for demo’s.
The best part, the learning never ends !!!!
Cueing & teaching Phase II through VI since 2010
Currently teaching beginners to Phase V in Edmonton AB.
Taught Phase III+ to Phase V in Calgary ab. For 2 years
We have cued & taught at Alberta square and round dance conventions since 2010 as well as the Canadian National Square & Round Dance Convention held in Regina. Demo dances in showcase of rounds at conventions for 7 years for another cuer/instructor couple (Dawn & Maury Christianson). Co-ordinators for the RD program for the Canadian National festival held in Calgary AB 2024 as well as 8 Alberta conventions.
I am now the Club teacher for the Fidalgo Fogcutters Plus Club. Lessons are in Sedro-Woolley, WA and runs from October to May.
I also call for the A/C regroup an Advanced and Challenge Club, Federated and the only one in WA State.
I record on Riverboat records, as well as I am a Co-Producer of EDGE Productions. We have 34 recordings. Square Dance Chairman for booking all Callers for the 2021 WA State Festival, as well as the future 2026 WA State Festival.
I have been a member of Callerlab for over 40 years and am the 2021 WA State Almon F. Parker Inspirational Award recipient.
I have 3 children: Christopher Stefanie and Scott.
I am now retired from work and reside in Sedro-Woolley, WA with my wife Leslie, my absolute love with Bella, our dog.
I have been calling and cuing for Salmon Arm Squares since 2018 and for Vernon Star Country since 2006.
I also called for the Enderby Cliff Hangers (later the Enderby River Dancers) and Ta'lana Twirlers
Currently, Connie is the Round Dance Coordinator for the BC Square and Round Dance Federation. She is also Treasurer for the Victoria & District Caller Teachers Association and Treasurer and Round Dance Chair for the Upper Vancouver Island Caller Teachers Association.
Connie currently cues biweekly for the Rainbow Rounders in Victoria, weekly for the Island Gems in Nanaimo, and monthly for the Ocean Waves in Courtenay.
Associations that you belong to: Club members of CallerLab(2024), Denver Area Square & Round Dance Council (2023), Scootbacks, and K-8 clubs.
Your unique specialties or talents (e.g., yodeling, calling for wheel chair groups, etc.): I have been dancing for 30 years and I have 6 generations of Square Dancers in my family.
I have also belonged to three different square dance performance teams: Colorado Rocky Mountain Dancers, Colorado Dancers, and High Country Dancers.
Your philosophy or slogan about dancing: Dance, Dance, Dance, Dance, around the world one club/festival at a time reaching thousands of hands.
Lorne calls & teaches Mainstream thru to C1 and cues Phase 2 and some Phase 3.
He has programmed numerous Alberta Provincial Conventions and 2004 Canadian National Program Chair
Last year he and Barb were the 2024 Canadian National Convention Chair Couple.
Lorne was the coordinator and instructor at 9 Alberta Callers Schools.
Shortly after the pandemic started he has a full Zoom program for 3 years calling Mainstream thru to C1.
During this time from all parts of the world he had numerous dancers, cuers and callers join him.
He and Barb have received to major awards: Alberta Rose Award and Canadian Society Award of Excellence
Started dancing in 1971 in Edmonton.
I have called at numerous conventions and been co programmer for 4 of them. I have called in Olds, Nanton, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House. I am still doing guest calling at those clubs except Nanton as they folded up. I am also the back up caller for all the clubs in the Area. I belong to the Calgary, Central, and the Alberta Callers Association.
For all the work we have done for square dancing community, in 2015 we received the Alberta Rose Award.
