Lisa Sieverts has been calling contra dances since 1994, in locations ranging from Boise, Idaho, and Seattle, Washington, to Nelson, New Hampshire, and Washington, DC. Lisa is a strong contra dancer and considers herself a “dancer’s caller,” in that she designs each night’s program so that is satisfying and enjoyable for the dancers.
Lisa has been contra dancing since the late 1960s, when she attended Nelson and Fitzwilliam dances. She enjoys “bridging the gap” between traditional and modern flavors of contra dancing.
She collaborated with the late Larry Jennings on his book Give-and-Take, Larry’s sequel to Zesty Contras. Based on this material, Lisa has put together a caller’s workshop that focuses on the aspects of being a caller that go beyond the mechanics of calling to music. These include learning how to prepare an interesting and appropriate program, how to gain a deep understanding of dances, and how to develop strong teaching skills so that walk-thrus are efficient and useful.
Lisa is available to call dances and lead workshops.
How to reach Lisa
By Telephone: (603) 827-3044;
By Email:
Some upcoming festival or special event appearances
Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Dec 25, 2008 : Nelson, NH — Nelson Christmas Dance
Some New England dance appearances
Friday, May 16, 2008 Manchester, NH — Contra
Sunday, May 18, 2008 Brattleboro, VT — contra
Monday, May 19, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Saturday, May 24, 2008 Kingston, NH — Contra dance
Monday, May 26, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, June 2, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, June 9, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Saturday, June 14, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, June 16, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Saturday, June 21, 2008 Concord, NH — Contra dance
Monday, June 23, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, June 30, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, July 7, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, July 14, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, July 21, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, July 28, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, August 4, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, August 11, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, August 18, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, August 25, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, September 1, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, September 8, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, September 15, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, September 22, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
Monday, September 29, 2008 Nelson, NH — Contra dance
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