Dan Clairmont Square Dance Caller/Instructor

About

Dan began square dancing in 1988 with his wife Gail. In 1989 they joined the Ramblin’ Rogues Square Dance club in Mission Viejo, CA. After many years of dancing and being officers in the club he started to help the beginners class “pre-warm-up” the 30 minutes before each class. He got hooked and the bug of becoming a caller became quite clear. At the SD Nationals in Long Beach, CA in 2009 he took his first caller class. He then took a second caller class at the SD Nationals in Louisville, KY in 2010 and called for the first time there. His first professional dance came in September of 2010 for the Dancing Stars with 14 squares of supportive friends. He picked up other dances and guest tips along with teaching his own Plus-Level DBD workshop. He now calls all over California from Mainstream through A1. Dan’s father (Ray Clairmont) was a caller for over 40 years in California and was a major influence for Dan.

A singer all of his life, Dan has been in many church choirs. Dan calls over 50 dances a year, including California State and National conventions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix. Dan is currently employed at Emulex Corporation in Orange County, CA as a Senior Client Services Technician (fixing computers).

Dan has called for a number of clubs in Southern California and teaches his own Plus-level DBD workshop. Dan will be starting to teach his first beginners class this fall. Dan loves Square Dance calling and singing to modern music and is an entertainer for Square Dance Party Nights at private hoedowns and western themed events in the local community.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 300 minutes

I teach the basics of Square Dancing to your party or group, Alamande Left, Do-Sa-Do, Right & Left Grand and a lot of other great/fun calls to dance together. I also DJ Country music for your party and I can teach a few Line Dances for your guests to learn & enjoy.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Small table to setup laptop and sound equipment. AC Power source nearby.

Additional Notes:
I provide all my own sound equipment and music. I am BMI and ASCAP Licensed and insured by CallerLab - International Association of Square Dance Callers.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Play Country music as guests arrive
Square up and I teach the basics of square dancing
Teach Line Dance
More teaching of square dancing calls/moves
Teach Line Dance
More teaching of square dancing calls/moves
Teach Line Dance
Have fun square dancing with all of the calls/moves you have learned
Play Country music as your guests eat and depart

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