Member Since: 06-24-2008
Tony and Beth Parkes
http://www.gigsalad.com/dancecallers
- Talent Category:
- Square Dance Caller
- Based In:
- Billerica, Massachusetts
- Travel Range:
- over 300 miles
- Performance Fee:
- $350-$1500
- Direct Contact:
- 978-670-9333
- http://www.dancecallers.com
- Tell Tony and Beth Parkes you found them on Gig Salad!
About Tony and Beth Parkes:
If you're looking for a square dance caller in Boston or anywhere in New England, check us out. We specialize in non-dancers! Your guests will start moving to music in 60 seconds, and in minutes they'll be having the time of their lives. Every event is customized to your group's size, age, and ability. We use the best in live or recorded music and professional sound.
Square dancing brings people together. It's ideal for a school, church, or temple party; a birthday, anniversary, or wedding rehearsal dinner; a barbecue, clambake, hayride, or company picnic; a get-acquainted night at a convention; or any kind of fundraiser. Call or e-mail us, and make your next party unforgettable!
Biography:
Tony and Beth Parkes have well over a half century of combined experience getting groups of all sizes and types to square dance easily and painlessly. Tony began his calling career in 1964, and Beth started calling while in college in the '70s. They both learned from, and were influenced by, many of the great callers of past generations, and their driving passion is to keep the tradition alive. They are well known as callers (and trainers of callers) for experienced dancers, but they get some of their deepest satisfaction from introducing people to the joys of music and dance for the first time.
Tony and Beth's client list includes Boston College, Harvard University, New England Conservatory, Apple Computer, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Museum of Science, Revels, Inc., and dozens of other colleges, corporations, and nonprofits -- as well as a multitude of families, schools, churches, temples, and Girl Scout troops.
Live Performance Overview:
Tony or Beth will get your guests up in a big circle, put them at ease with a few words, and get them moving to lively, inspiring music -- in 60 seconds or less. Within minutes everyone will be smiling, laughing, and discovering new joy in their lives as they perform complete dances like the Virginia Reel -- dances that Americans have loved for centuries.
Above all, we make sure that your party is all about YOU! Every minute of every event is customized to the group's size, age range, couple or single status, and level of ability. Without singling anyone out or making them uncomfortable, we take your guests from a standing start to the heights of square dance success.
Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 240 minutes
Additional Performance Notes:
All you need to provide is an open flat space (10-15 square feet per person recommended) -- and of course the people! We provide complete instruction tailored to your group, the best in live or recorded music, and a professional sound system with brand names like Bose, Electro-Voice, Pioneer, and Shure.