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I'm Harris Lapiroff, a dance caller and organizer.

Calling

I'm available to call for public dances and private events. I call contra dances, square dances, and English country dances. I strive for an efficient, friendly calling style that adapts to halls of any skill level.

Email me: dance@chromamine.com

Testimonials

I often leave a feedback notebook out during dances. I use the notes to improve, but I also get people writing nice things about my calling. Here's a small selection:

  • “Thanks for your wonderful dances! They flowed well and were lots of fun. Your explanations were clear and the beginners fit right in.”

    — Bloomington IN

  • “I really love that you noticed when people were lost or off beat and didn’t call anyone out but gave gentle corrections that people could notice were for them.”

    — Rochester NY

  • “Thought the walkthrough was one of the BEST I've ever seen. Minimum of confused new folks. Also super appreciate increasing difficulty over the course of the night. Come back!”

    — Montpelier VT

  • “I have been contra dancing for seven years, but I learned things from Harris that I never learned before. Your beginner lesson was the best I have ever been a part of.”

    — Worcester MA

Schedule

  • FolkMADness (Socorro NM)

    May 22–25. Calling ECD sessions.

  • BIDA Double Dance (Cambridge MA)

    with The Turn Signals

    4:00–6:30PM English Country Dance
    6:30–7:30PM Potluck
    7:00–7:30PM Contra workshop
    7:30–10:30PM Contra Dance

    Co-sponsored by CDS-Boston Centre.

  • BFMS Wednesday Contra Dance (Baltimore MD)

    with All The Rage

    Workshop at 7:30PM, Dancing from 8–10:30PM

  • Thursday Contra (Philadelphia PA)

    with All The Rage

    Workshop at 7:30PM, Dancing from 8–10:30PM

  • Friday Night Contra Dance at Glen Echo (Glen Echo MD)

    with All The Rage

    Workshop at 7:30PM, Dancing from 8–11PM

  • BFMS Saturday Dance (Baltimore MD)

    with All The Rage

    Workshop at 6:30PM, Dancing from 7–9:30PM

  • Rehoboth Contra Dance (Rehoboth MA)

    Workshop at 7:15PM, Dancing from 7:30–10:30PM

  • Youth Dance Weekend (Fairlee VT)

    Oct 2–4. Youth-focused traditional dance and music weekend.

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