Allan Peterson	Caller, Cuer	I grew up around square dancing, my parents were avid dancers, in the Shuswap area, and started dancing in Sicamous in 1984. With the help of local callers Don Krebs and Laurie New I started learning how to call in the early 90's. Became club caller, with my wife, Laura, cuing, of the Enderby Cliffhangers in 1997. I started cueing a few years later for Vernon Star Country. Currently I call, teach and sometimes cue for Salmon Arm Squares and call and teach for Vernon Star Country
Barbara Bizovie	Clogging	Barbara lives in the beautiful Okanagan in the City of West Kelowna. She grew up in small town Alberta and has lived in the Okanagan for 15 years. She has been clogging for 23 years and teaching this fun, energetic dance form for 22 years. She teaches regular classes in West Kelowna and Kelowna and has taught at many workshops. One her favourite things is to share her love of clogging with the community by doing demos at senior’s homes and care centres throughout the Okanagan. Barbara is so excited to be teaching at Festival 2026.
Barbara Guenette	Clogging	Barb is one of the 2 first Clogging instructors in BC. She has been teaching over 40 years. She has been fortunate to take her dancers on a Clogging Cruise & to Austria to perform there. She earned her Certified Clogging Instructor (CCI) in 1997 & enjoys mentoring other instructors. She has taught in 5 Provinces & several states. Barb is on the Board & Executive Committee for the National Clogging Organization & is also the current VP for the Northwest Clogging Association. Barb has co-ordinated many Clogging events including Festival 2024 & her own club’s annual workshop for 30 years.
Barry Clasper	Caller	Barry lives in Toronto, Ontario with his wife Pam. They started dancing in 1973, and Barry started calling in 1984. Starting at C2 he has since expanded in both directions and now calls from Basic through C4. He's called at weekends and conventions in 8 provinces, DC, and 26 states, as well as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Japan, England, the Czech Republic, Taipei, Beijing, and New Zealand. Barry is a long-time member of CALLERLAB, where he is a member of the Board of Governors, has served on the Executive Committee (2011-2017), and is a Past Chairman of the Board (2013-2015). In 2022 Barry and Pam were awarded the CALLERLAB Milestone Award.
Betsy Gotta	Caller	Betsy Gotta has been square dancing since 1952 and has been calling since 1962. Betsy has been teaching Basic/Mainstream classes since 1969. Before they were married, Betsy taught her husband Roy to square dance. Betsy conducts Callers’ clinics & schools around the world in her capacity as a Callerlab Accredited Caller Coach. She has been a member of CALLERLAB since 1976, and previously served 8 terms on the Board of Governors. Betsy has been given CALLERLAB’s highest honor, the Milestone Award. She has also received the Gold Card which gives her lifetime membership in CALLERLAB. In 2001, Betsy received the Golden Boot Award at the IAGSDC convention.
Birgit Blizzard	Clogging	In 1992 Birgit discovered her love of clogging with the Closet Cloggers in Sarnia, Ontario. A year later she found the Alberta Rhythm Cloggers in Edmonton when she moved with her family to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. She started the Blizzard Cloggers years ago, in 1994, in her new hometown. Over the years Birgit has taught at many local workshops and attended workshops and conventions throughout Alberta and the US. She achieved her CCI designation in 2003 and taught at the CLOG US National Convention in Nashville in 2010 and at Canada’s 1st National Convention in Waterloo in 2019.
Black Sheep Steph	Caller	To Be Added
Brent Mawdsley	Caller	Brent and his wife, Therese, are from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Since 1988, Brent has called and cued two to four nights per week, and currently calls for three clubs, one of them for over 38 years. He regularly calls Basic through Plus, with some Advanced, and cues Phase 2 rounds. Brent has been the featured caller for dance weekends, regional festivals, and special events throughout BC and the Western US and regularly entertains community groups with introductions to modern square dancing. He is a Riverboat Square Dance Music staff caller with over 45 recordings and works full-time as Business Development Manager for Activation Laboratories, a global mineral testing company. For updates on the events Brent is involved in, like and follow www.facebook.com/SquareDanceWithBrent. For more info and videos of Brent’s recordings and live performances, check out www.SquareDanceWithBrent.ca.
Caitlyn Brendzy	Caller, Cuer	Caitlyn has been square dancing for as long as she can remember. She joined the Wesburn Wranglers youth club when she was five, and has been dancing ever since! Caitlyn has been very involved in the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival, and she has been a competitor as well as an instructor for the club. She has successfully competed in square dancing, calling, cueing, and round dancing. Caitlyn has won many awards for her efforts, and she has used the skills she has gained to help her promote square and round dancing in her community. Caitlyn has a degree in Early Childhood Education, and 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. Cailtyn has helped to program round dancing for this convention, and hopes you have an enjoyable experience!
Claudia Littlefair	Cuer	My husband, Dave and I started square dancing in 1994 and round dancing a few years later. When Dave started calling for our home Mainstream club in Strathmore, Alberta in 2008, I felt it was important to also have rounds. Soon thereafter, I started cuing rounds between tips. A few years later, several dancers approached me about teaching some of the basic steps in the Two-Step and Waltz. So ever since then I've taught these rhythms during the 1/2 hour prior to the start of our Mainstream evenings. And I thoroughly enjoy every minute of it! I also enjoy the occasional chance to cue outside of our home club and look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.
Connie Ritchie	Cuer	I started dancing in 1981 in Anchorage, Alaska. In 1985 I moved back home to Victoria, BC. In 1990, I started teaching Round Dancing and formed the Rainbow Rounders in January 1992. Currently, I am Round Dance Coordinator for the BC Square and Round Dance Federation. I am also Treasurer for the Victoria & District Caller Teacher Association and Treasurer and Round Dance Chair for the Upper Vancouver Island Caller Teacher Association. I currently cue biweekly for the Rainbow Rounders in Victoria and weekly for the Island Gems in Nanaimo.
Dan Lemoine	Caller, Cuer	To Be Added
Dan Roy	Cuer	Dan & Rhetha started Round Dancing in 1988. They later attended leaders training offered by the Toronto & District Association. In 1991 they started the Sunset Round dance club in Kincardine, and in 2002 cued for the Huron Happy Hearts, in Clinton, till it closed in 2021. Dan has cued and taught dances at a number of Canadian Conventions & Festivals, and some US Nationals. Dancing remains to be their main focus as they serve on executives for SWOSDA (South Western Ontario Square & RD Association), the Ontario Federation, and the Canadian Society. They are editors of the Bugle Magazine (SWOSDA Web publication). They were Chair couple for the Canadian National in 2008, and again in 2018.
Darby Love	Caller, Cuer	Darby Love has danced for 12 years, called for 9 years, and cued for 6 years. Her mom says that square dancing skipped a generation in our family but Darby thinks her mom is just afraid she'd enjoy wearing a crinoline too much. Off the dance floor and the stage, Darby is public librarian and a horsewoman.
Dave Hutchinson	Caller	Growing up in a square dancing family, I was introduced to dancing at 6 years old and performed my first singing call at 7, but did not actively pursue calling until much later. At 18, I started my calling career in earnest, calling 1 tip per week at Scarborough Squares. The following year I started my own club (Star Promenaders), building to 15 squares at its highest point and running for 32 years. For a change of pace, I spent 3 years teaching scuba and square dancing on a cruise ship. Back home now, I call regularly for 4 clubs from Basics to C2.
Dave Littlefair	Caller	Dave & Claudia joined their local square dance club when they moved to Strathmore, Alberta in 1994. Some years later, with the encouragement of his caller and club, Dave took the leap into calling. He became Strathmore's club caller in 2008 and 18 years later continues to learn and call for the club. His focus is on new dancers and the Mainstream program, and more recently, teaching Plus. He is president of Calgary Callers & Cuers Association and a member of Alberta's Square & Round Dance Instructors Association. He has served on several provincial convention committees, and this year is both general and program co-chair for Alberta's 56th Dance Convention on the September long weekend. Dave loves a good joke, tending his vegetable garden, growing tomatoes from seed, Clive Cussler books and cheering for his home team, the Edmonton Oilers.
David Symington	Caller, Cuer	I have been the caller for Rockyview Ramblers since 2009, and Wild Rose Squares (Cochrane) as of 2025. I also guest call at Olds, Red Deer, and Rocky Mountain House. I call up to Plus and Phase II Rounds. I have attended 5 callers’ school to enhance my calling/teaching skills. I started dancing in 1971 in Edmonton. I have called at numerous conventions and been co programmer for 4 of them. I belong to the Calgary, Central, and the Alberta Callers Association. In 2015 we received the Alberta Rose Award. David / Marlene Symington
Deb Schmidt	Cuer	We started dancing in 2004, at Parksville, on Vancouver Island. We were looking for a ‘couples’ activity to join. We have called & cued for several clubs, Circle & Squares Plus club in Nanaimo, Sand Dollars Mainstream in Parksville, and the Amalgamaters Mainstream club in Lantzville, as well as, the Island Gems Round Dance club in Nanaimo, before moving off the island to the Kootenay Region! Currently, we have 2 new clubs started in Castlegar, Kootenay Corners Mainstream and Twin River Round Dance clubs. Next to dance, our favorite thing to do is spend time with our VERY LARGE family!
Denise Mackenzie	Cuer	I was born in the South of England where I lived and worked as an Occupational Therapist. In December 2014. I moved to Canada and Strathmore, with my late husband. Four years later I joined the local square dance club, Wheatland Whirlers, of which I have become a very active member. Eventually, I discovered the world of round dancing. I began to cue dances in earnest early 2025 under the mentorship of accomplished cuer, Claudia Littlefair. Apart from dancing I volunteer/work at the local hospital and, most importantly, I cherish the time I spend with my grandchildren.
Dottie Welch	Caller, Cuer	Dottie and Gary Welch have been dancing in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1973. They have attended 20 Canadian Nationals and helped plan all five in the Maritimes. Dottie has been calling and cueing since 1983 for beginners to challenge squares, easy rounds, contras, schools, and other events. An active member of CALLERLAB since 1995, Board Member since 2014, Accredited Caller Coach since 2019, and recipient of the Milestone Award in 2022; Dottie is Chair of Choreographic Applications, Vice Chair of Definitions, and editor of the Community Dance Journal. Dottie is also Contralab Secretary, Webmaster and representative to the ARTS Board.
Eldon Neudorf	Caller	We live on the farm that my grandfather homesteaded in 1902. This farm is located in the RM of Aberdeen 40KM northeast of Saskatoon, Sask. I started dancing in 1981. In 2001 I was given the opportunity to call for a club whose caller had retired and I have been calling since then. Calling for three clubs in Saskatoon. We have been hosting the Annual Danceland Mainstream Weekend in Manitou Beach, Sask. Since 2017. I am looking forward to the national convention that Penticton is hosting.
Garry Dodds	Caller	Garry started calling in 1965 and got his first club in 1969. Since then he has called locally, provincially and internationally and currently calls and teaches Basics through Advanced. Garry and Pat currently call and cue for a Mainstream Club, a Plus Club and an Advanced Workshop. Garry joined Callerlab in 1979. He is currently serving on a number of committees. Garry was among the early callers to be granted Accreditation as a General Caller. Garry and Pat were individually awarded the BC Sillery award for outstanding service to Square Dancing in BC. Garry and Pat co-chaired BC Festival 2003 and are the Finance Chair Couple for the Cdn National 2026 in Penticton.. Garry is Vice-President of the CSRDS.
Gary Baker	Caller	I began dancing in 1975 at and started calling in earnest in 2006 after relocating to western Montana. I am married to my beautiful wife, Tami, of 42 years. We have 3 grown children and 3 beautiful grandchildren. We met through square dancing at Washington State University in 1983, and have been promenading and do-sa-doing together ever since! I am the club caller for the Model T Squares in Spokane, Washington. I call and teach at the Mainstream and Plus levels in Spokane and as far as northern Idaho and western Montana. I am looking forward to the privilege of calling at the Canadian National festival in Penticton this year!
Gary Dean	Cuer	Gary hails from Prince George, BC where he began square dancing in 1973 with his late wife Barb. Gary fell in love with round dancing and was eager to teach others. He attended a Roundalab Teachers College in 2002 and has been cueing and teaching ever since. Currently Gary is the cuer for the Prince George Northern Twisters square dance club and is a member of Roundalab and ICBDA. 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, the United States and Germany to dance and to expand her knowledge. Julie has been Gary’s teaching partner since 2023. He has cued and they have taught at many Nationals and Provincial Festivals (often their own choreography).
Gordon Ruedig	Caller	I’ve been calling since the turn of the century. Actually, a little before, but I didn’t want to sound old. I call and teach for the Star Dusters in Powell River BC. As a Mainstream caller I just want everyone to have fun. I love to hear people laughing and singing along. A noisy floor is a happy floor! I enjoy interesting patter but for the most part I like to keep it simple and brisk, with the odd nugget slipped in for good measure so be warned! I look forward to seeing everyone on the dance floor!
Ida Murray	Clogging	I have been square dancing since 1973, and round dancing since 1976. I have cued a few rounds, but “got hooked on clogging” after seeing it at the Penticton Jamboree in 1979. I attended “Introduction to Clogging” sessions at the Canadian National Conventions in 1980 (Ottawa, ON) & 1984 (Winnipeg, MB). I have been teaching clogging in Red Deer, AB since 1987 and teach Beginner through Intermediate levels.
Jaden Frigo	Caller	To Be Added
Janet Guise	Clogging	Janet was first introduced to clogging in 1999 by her mom. After a weekend of clogging in her mom's kitchen, she knew it was something she had to pursue. She started clogging lessons in January 2000 and began teaching in 2007. In 2011, Janet received her Certified Clogging Instructor designation at the U.S. National Clogging Convention in Grapevine, Texas. She currently teaches clogging in Calgary, Alberta with the Fancy Double "C" Cloggers.
Jim Decelle	Caller	I was born in Whitewood Saskatchewan. For most of my working career I was a general contractor specialising in kitchen cabinets and solid wood furniture. In 2019, after I retired, I discovered Square Dancing. In 2022 I decided to try a bit of calling. Recently under the mentorship of caller Dave Littlefair, I have been honing my skills and confidence level. I am an active member of the Wheatland Whirlers Club in Strathmore, Alberta where I get to call to our dancers and am learning the art of Patter.
Joe Gonzalez	Caller	I've been calling since 2009. I'm the caller for the Clovis Wood Stackers. They are the only club in the Fresno/Clovis area. I am Hispanic. I call SSD, Mainstream and Plus. I dance those levels too. Last year a former student hired me to teach Spanish Speaking non-square dancers. They were all Mexican Folkloric dance teachers. All instructions had to be in Spanish. I had 4 different groups to teach for an hour each day for 4 days. On the 5th day, they performed a song that I taught them. It was a challenge. But in the end, it was worthwhile.
Joe Marcotte	Caller	Joe is a warm-hearted Square Dance caller from Vernon, BC and the President of the Star Country Squares, the longest-running club in the Okanagan! He’s all about bringing folks together across generations and making sure nobody leaves the dance floor without a grin on their face. Joe’s style is easygoing, encouraging, and just plain fun!
John Fawcett	Caller	I started calling through zoom in 2021 with Nick Turner of Williams Lake and Lyle O'Hara of White Rock, and caller schools in Salmon Arm and Alberta. I have been calling every Tuesday with some of our newer dancers. I call at all party nights throughout the dance season and have been involved with "try it " Dances up and down the valley. Most successful was in Oliver BC with six squares.
Kendall Smith	Caller	I have been calling for the Lloydminster Chain & Circle Club which is unique as it is on the border of Alberta and Saskatchewan. At one point I was the youngest member of the club, now I am almost the oldest due to all the youngsters who have joined in the last five years, (the 40 and 50 year olds like being called youngsters). The thing that gives me the most enjoyment is seeing the dancers I have taught dancing all over Western Canada.
Kirk Rockerbie	Caller, Cuer	Kirk Rockerbie has been calling for 10 years and is currently the caller for the Country Cousins Square Dance Club in Victoria, B.C. Kirk also cues for the Rainbow Rounders in Victoria, B.C.
Laurie Illsley	Caller	I started calling in 1997. I call and teach on a regular basis for a mainstream club and also fill in at another club that lost their caller. We also dance at two other clubs most weeks. I am also involved with the Maritime Square Dance Association and the Canadian Square+Round Dance Society.
Linda Potyok	Caller	I began square dancing in late 2019 with Vernon Star Country Squares. I attended Callers School in Salmon Arm B.C. in 2024 presented by Steve Edlund and Gary Winter. Since that time I have been guest calling with a number of new callers in our club. We are mentored by Allan Peterson who has been teaching and calling in the region for over 25 years. In the 90's I performed for a number of years as lead singer in a rock band which influences my style. I am very thankful for the opportunity to call for our SSD dancers at this convention.
Lionel Crowe	Cuer	My late wife Janet and I attended our first Round Dance class in 1969. A few years later we ventured out to teach out first class. Since then we retired twice from the activity, leaving the groups in the hands of new leaders. We were recalled a third time 20 years ago and are still here. Janet passed away in 2024 but I still cue for Fun Time Rounds in Dartmouth NS and assist with the Rounds at the annual Maritime Square and Round Dance Convention.
Lorne Smith	Caller	Lorne has been calling since 1986 (39 years) and is a member of Calgary Callers Association, Alberta Callers Association, & Callerlab. 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. From June - Dec. 2025 Lorne conducted on Zoom callers workshops and had callers attend from many parts of the world. He and Barb have received to major awards: Alberta Rose Award and Canadian Society Award of Excellence.
Lyle Boswall	Clogging	To Be Added
Mary Dart	Clogging	I started clogging in Set. 1981 after seeing it at the NSDC in Seattle, WA. In 1989 I was asked to takeover Tanglefoot Cloggers and have taught for them ever since in Tumwater, WA. I have been involved with NWCA since 1993. I have taught at several NSDCs, USA West, and workshops in Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho. I have also taught in BC, Canada. I have been the chairman for the Clogging program for the WA State SDF several years. I was chairing the Clogging program for the NSDC in Spokane WA until it was cancelled due to Covid.
Mary Nelson	Cuer	Dancing in Alberta since 1990, Cueing, teaching Phase II through VI since 2010. Currently teaching beginners to Phase V. Travelled weekly to Calgary for 2 years teaching Phase III+ to V. Cued & taught at ASRDF Conventions since 2010, Canadian National Conventions. RD Co-ordinators - Canadian National Festival in Calgary; 10 Alberta Conventions. Led Weekend workshops/dances from Phase II through to Phase IV+. Zoom Dances & (IV/V) Workshops 6+ years through Covid Shutdown and beyond. Members of: EDCIA - Secretary for 5 years, RD Coordinators 12 years; SRDIAA (Square & Round Dance Instructors Association of Alberta) since 2010 (4 Terms as Secretary); Presented at ~10 SRDIAA workshops. Round-A-Lab (2010) – Latin Rhythm Standards Committee
Mary Thurston	Caller	My first experience with organized square dancing was back when I attended Guelph University. Falling whole heartedly for the activity, I was fortunate to represent my class in the university’s College Royal competition, not once, but twice. After a long hiatus, I discovered Modern Square Dancing in January of 2016. I fell so in love with it that by September that same year, I was dancing at a C1 level. In 2024, I was convinced to try my hand at calling. Finding it quite challenging, I have nevertheless stuck with it. Now well into my second year, I call tips in 4 different clubs every week.
Michael Munro	Caller	After a career in education, both in BC and overseas, Mike and Nancy joined Square Dancing nine years ago. They dance and attend workshops at Plus and A1. For the past three years Mike has been learning to become a Caller. Mike is one part of the WheelArounds – a caller-led group in Nanaimo which includes Bob and Dorothy Simpson (caller and cuer) and Darby Love (caller/cuer). Mike teaches two classes a week in Ladysmith and Nanaimo at the SSD/Mainstream level, and with Darby calls a Friday night Mainstream Dance.
Mike McDow	Clogging	Mike has been Clogging/Teaching for 44 years. He has been involved with clogging workshops thoughout America and Canada. He has taught on many Clogging Programs, including the National Clogging Convention held in San Diego, many US National Square Dance Conventions, including 2 (1994/2005) where he was the Vice-Chairman in-charge of the complete Clogging Program. He was instrumental in the formation of the Northwest Clogging association. Mike retired as a Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer in July of 2013. He is currently enjoying retirement in Goodyear, AZ during the winter months…teaching clogging and spends the Spring & Summer back in the Northwest.
Mike Rohde	Caller	My name is Mike Rohde and I have been calling about 10 years. I started doing goofers night when the club had them. I attended a callers school in Washington state at the circle 8 ranch and one in Alberta at Pigeon Lake east of Wetaskewin.. I do the new dancers teaching at the Chilliwack Rhythm Reelers are home club as well as the Abbotsford Grand Squares.
Murray Few	Caller	Murray has been calling for 61 years based in Edmonton. He has called throughout Alberta, with trips to BC. Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario & Nova Scotia, Yukon & NWT. He is a member of Edmonton’s EDCIA,, Alberta’s ASRDIA and Callerlab. He was the Square Dance Program Chairman for the 1st and 10th Canadian National Square Dance Conventions in Edmonton in 1978 and 1996. He has also called for the Klondike Mounted Square Dance Exhibition group in Edmonton and does many “one night events” for horse/rider groups & people. Current programs, Class, Mainstream, and Plus.
Nicholas Brendzy	Caller, Cuer	Nicholas called his first singing call at age three on an Alaskan cruise, much to everyone’s surprise, and has continued to call ever since! Over the years, Nicholas participated in the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance festival, where he 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 recently completed his master program in academic leadership. He is a teacher during the day, and currently calls and cues two nights per week for the Circle 8s Square Dance Club of Burnaby, and cues at two of Ray’s clubs as well. 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. He has programed the round dancing portion of this festival, and has organized two special dangle dances off site. Nicholas hopes you enjoy your week in Penticton!
Patrick Aubert	Caller	Patrick first began square dancing in 2007. Upon moving to the Cariboo in 2020, he and his wife discovered there were no active clubs in the 100 Mile House region. Not wanting to let the music stop, Patrick attended Caller School in 2024. Immediately upon returning home, Patrick and Lee founded Cariboo Squares. Patrick brings his years of floor experience to his calling craft. His dancer-first perspective ensures every tip is fun and accessible. Patrick and Lee are happy and proud to be fostering a vibrant new community of dancers in the heart of BC.
Ray Brendzy	Caller	Ray is from the Vancouver area, and has been calling for over 60 years. He began square dancing at the Wesburn Wranglers teen club, and he continues to be active in promoting youth dancing. Ray met his wife Christine through dance, and they have two children, Nicholas and Caitlyn, who are all ambassadors of the square dance movement. The entire family are all educators, and greatly enjoy teaching square and round dance classes. Ray currently has five clubs, and calls all levels up to C3B. He has called in most Canadian provinces and many American states, as well as in Europe and in Japan. Ray is an active member of the Vancouver Callers and Teachers Association, is on the CallerLab Board of Governors, and is the Chair of the Advanced Committee. He records for Lou Mac records. Ray has been program chair for the last 3 Canadian national conventions held in BC, and hopes you enjoy this year’s program.
Ray Schmidt	Caller	We started dancing in 2004, at Parksville, on Vancouver Island. We were looking for a ‘couples’ activity to join. We have called & cued for several clubs, Circle & Squares Plus club in Nanaimo, Sand Dollars Mainstream in Parksville, and the Amalgamaters Mainstream club in Lantzville, as well as, the Island Gems Round Dance club in Nanaimo, before moving off the island to the Kootenay Region! Currently, we have 2 new clubs started in Castlegar, Kootenay Corners Mainstream and Twin River Round Dance clubs. Next to dance, our favorite thing to do is spend time with our VERY LARGE family!
Ron Hopkinson	Cuer	Margaret and Ron have been round dancing in Regina, SK for over 20 years, teaching for 14 and cuing for 12. Ron learned to cue courtesy of several cuer schools led be Ron and Donna Baba and hosted by the Saskatchewan Square and Round Dance Federation. Ron also likes to try his hand at writing choreography. They currently serve as Saskatchewan Directors on the CSRDS Board with responsibility for Professional Development but are stepping down at the Penticton Festival.
Rosalie Bodnarchuk	Clogging	I grew up on a farm near the town of Hafford, SK, which is about an hour northwest from Saskatoon. Upon graduating from High School, I attended both Saskatoon Business College and the University of Saskatchewan. I started working for the City of Saskatoon in 1977 and retired in 2013. In the late 1990’s, while playing volleyball with a Community Association team, a friend saw an ad for clogging classes, and once we tried it, I became hooked. When the clogging instructor announced in 2006 that she was leaving, I made the transition to leading the Saskatoon City Cloggers. In 2009, I changed the name to the Bridge City Cloggers, as Saskatoon has many bridges that span the South Saskatchewan River.
Roy Gotta	Cuer	Roy & Betsy have spent most of their adult life participating, promoting, and teaching the square and round dance activity. Betsy has been dancing since 1952 and calling since 1962. Roy has been dancing since 1972 and cueing since 1978. They are the only couple to have served on the executive committees of Callerlab, Roundalab, Contralab, Legacy, and Arts-Dance. Roy has been Chairman of Roundalab & Betsy has been Vice-Chairman of Callerlab and Chairman of Arts-Dance and Contralab. They have called and cued throughout the US and Canada, as well as England, Sweden, Germany, and Australia. Betsy teaches for 3 square dance clubs including 57 years for the Rutgers Promenaders, and Roy teaches 3 round dance classes, phases 2 to 4.
Sandy Meyer	Cuer	Sandy Meyer has been Square and Round dancing for 26 years, and cueing for 17 years. She has cued at BC Festivals, National Festivals and also cued at many ‘Party Nights’ in BC. She has been the featured cuer at the ‘Chase the Fun’ weekend in Chase, BC since 2015. Sandy does ‘yodel’ singing calls and plays percussion in the ‘World Famous Kamloops Rube Band’. Sandy and husband Merv presently call, cue and 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 and Round dance Federation’s ‘Sillery Award’ in 2014.
Scott Coon	Caller	Square dancing has been entwined in Scott’s life from an early age. Scott and Darcy both come from square-dancing families, met as teens at a square dance and their lives have never been far from a square dance hall. Scott calls for Dudes & Dolls (Lynnwood, WA) and guest calls for clubs in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia, Canada. Scott began calling as a teen at the Pacific Northwest Teen Square Dance Festival and then regularly in 2004. Scott enjoys calling to all genres of music and has recently begun recording for River Boat Records. Scott is also an Elvis Tribute Artist, winning here, at the Penticton Elvis Festival. Scott enjoys performing in Elvis tribute shows and works Elvis into a square dance when the occasion arises. Enjoy the 2026 Canadian National!
Sheila Overman	Caller	Sheila is the club caller and mainstream square dance instructor for the Controlled Chaos Squad. The club is based in the West Plains area of Eastern Washington. Both the Spokane International Airport and Fairchild Air Force Base are a part of this area which is why the club adopted the name of an aerobatic maneuver. Sheila’s very first experience calling in public was in the street at the 2022 Winthrop Barn Dance. She attended her first caller school in 2023 and then began traveling as a guest caller. She is thankful for the support of her husband and roadie Mark.
Stacey Ruegg	Cuer	I started square dancing in 2022, and round dancing in 2023. Shortly after I began to learn to cue, and now I cue two step and waltz weekly for our club, the Stardusters, in Powell River, BC. In 2025 I also began learning how to teach these rhythms to our club members.
Terry Hebert	Caller, Cuer	I have been dancing since 1987 and took up calling in July of 1988 at the age of 13. Started with my first club in 1990 and have grown to be currently calling for 2 home clubs on a weekly basis and my own round dance club as well. Melonie started dancing in 2010. I currently call Basic through Advanced 2, Cue & choreograph rounds PH II to V. Current member of CALLERLAB, ROUNDALAB, Gay Callers Association, Maritime Callers & Cuers Association & Current board member of the Canadian Square & Round Dance Society.
Todd Harry	Clogging	Todd Harry is a Washington born dancer. His parents, Dave and Bonnie Harry and sister Roxanne Boelter have been in the square dance world for most of their lives. As a Family they would journey to the Penticton Square Dance Jamboree every August, he couldn't be more excited to return to Penticton to dance again.
Tracy Turner	Clogging	Tracy Turner founded the Emerald City Cloggers in 2002 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He is a Certified Clogging Instructor and has taught clogging for 24 years. For the last 14 years, he has enjoyed teaching and cueing at many clogging workshops and dances throughout the Pacific Northwest (US and Canada). He is currently President of the Northwest Clogging Association and is a proud recipient of the NWCA’s Valerie Mackey Memorial Award. His other passion is gardening. He and his partner Bob grow 100s of different varieties of irises.
Valerie Wright	Caller	Valerie and Lane live in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where Valerie calls for Town & Country Squares. Valerie also guest calls for Whitmore Pioneers plus club, Happy Hearts club in Regina, and Swift Current club. Valerie has called promo dances, workshops, Saskatchewan Federation Dance Weekends as well as being a guest caller at other clubs. She also called at the 2016 Canadian National Convention in Regina. Lane is Valerie’s “Wright” hand man managing sound, hauling and setting up equipment & assisting the dancers. Lane is president of the Zone 5 Moose Jaw Square and Round Dance Association.
Vance Morrison	Caller	Vance lives in Kirkland Washington and has been square Dancing since the early 1990s. I have been calling since July 2019. I teach Mainstream lessons for the Happy Hoppers Club and call dances occasionally for most of the clubs in the Mount Baker Square Dance Council. I mostly call Mainstream dances with one or two Plus tips, but I have also called Plus dances when the opportunity arises. I really like doing no-experience necessary dances. My favorite music gives the dancers a 'wind in your face' experience, and has them singing along by the end.
Wendy Kreuger	Caller, Cuer	Wendy became a square dancer in 2001 with Abbotsford Grand Squares and caller couple Ken and Sally Crisp. She began teaching square dancing as an elementary school teacher using the Moving and Grooving Program created by Nick and Mary Anne Turner of Williams Lake BC, which she recommended to the BCTF as a Provincial learning resource. In 2011 she went to her first of several caller schools and began calling and cueing. Wendy is president of the Vancouver & District Caller/Teachers Association and secretary of the BC Square and Round Dance Federation. She is the caller for Century House Squares in New Westminster and caller/cuer for her own club, Valley Promenaders of Aldergrove BC. Wendy has called and cued at provincial, national, and US square and round dance festivals since 2012. The 2026 Canadian National Festival is the third festival she has co-chaired. She is a mother of three and grandmother of four, and partner to Mark Garstin. Wendy and Mark live in Abbotsford.
Will Cullen	Caller	Will Cullen is a square dance caller rooted in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. He began dancing in Enderby, BC, under Allen Peterson at Riverside Squares, where his love of the form first took hold. After moving to Toronto, he danced with Triangle Squares and began learning to call under Joe Uebelacker. Returning to the valley, he danced with WestSyde Squares in Kelowna and completed further caller training with Steve Edlund and Gary Winters. Will currently calls at Lumby Squarres in Lumby, sharing the club with Joe Marcotte, President of Star Country Squares, of which he is a proud member.
Zane Nicholson	Caller	Zane T. Nicholson is a born-and-bred Alberta boy who grew up on a farm and nearly pursued a lifelong career in agriculture at age 21. Instead, he married a city gal and dedicated his professional life to oil and gas operations before retiring in 2023. Married to Vicky for 39 years, the couple are active members of the Red Deer and Lacombe square dance clubs. Beyond his passion for square dancing, Zane enjoys traveling, cooking, and singing. In 2024, he debuted as a square dance caller, finding great joy in seeing dancers sing along to his calls. Zane truly thrives on trying new foods and making new friends wherever he goes.