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I'm Harris Lapiroff, a traditional 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

  • Monday Contras (Concord MA)

    with Julie Metcalf, Larry Unger, Jack O'Connor

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

  • Glen Echo Friday Night Dance (Glen Echo MD)

    with Backstep Cindy

    Workshop at 7:30PM
    Dancing from 8:00–11:00PM

  • Thursday Contras (Concord MA)

    with Joy Factor (Gianna Marzilli Ericson, Rebecca Weiss, Henry Yoshimura)

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

  • Rehoboth Contra Dance (Rehoboth MA)

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

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Organizing

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