Square Dance Caller/Instructor

Mesa, AZ

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Travels up to 30 miles

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Overview

Calling one night events, regular classes and dances. Beginners through Plus level. Callerlab member - BMI/ASCAP licensed.... All equipment and music provided - just need a table and a power outlet, and a floor for the dancers to dance!!!


Reviews

16 reviews

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Pamela W.

October 5, 2026
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A fun time with a very patient caller!

John helped us all have a fun time even though very few of the small group (16 people) had ever danced before. We sure appreciated his patience and hope to do this again (this is our second time having John be our caller).

Hired as: Square Dance Caller


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Steven B.

November 28, 2025
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Santa John was fantastic

Santa John was great! The kids loved him and so did the rest of the party. He called to confirm and made it special for us. Highly recommend!

Hired as: Santa Claus


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Pamela W.

September 21, 2025
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Everyone wants to do this again!

Our church group of 25 were all newbies to square-dancing, with mostly singles. John made us all feel welcome, and taught us the moves in each steps. Most of it was done in a large circle, or circle of pairs. Then we learned to trade “partners” so everyone mingles and just had a grand time. People are asking if we could do this every month!! Our thanks to John for a delightful evening. PS he was early and had very good sound equipment.

Hired as: Square Dance Caller


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Vallie D.

October 30, 2023
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Fun Experience!

Our family had a wonderful fun experience learning square dancing from John. We had a party of 30 ranging from 6 to 80 years old. John was patient and flexible with our group of 30 ranging from 6 to 80 years old. Everyone had a great time dancing and bonding. Thank you John!

Hired as: Square Dance Caller

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Square Dance Caller/Instructor

Thank you for including me in your celebration. I enjoyed introducing you all to American Square Dancing!!!


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Ruth S.

July 26, 2023
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Church activity

He did a great job. Was on time, had all his equipment and people seemed to enjoy the experience of learning how to square dance.

Hired as: Square Dance Caller

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Gig length: 15 - 360 minutes

About

I have been square dancing since I was 18 years old (about 42 years ago!!), with a bit of a hiatus..... Started calling in 1975 and returned to that in 2012. I am a member of Callerlab, and really enjoy providing the fun that is only found in Square Dancing.

Past booked events

October 2026

03

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Tempe, AZ

December 2025

24

Wednesday

Christmas Party

10:30am - 11:00am

•

Queen Creek, AZ

November 2025

27

Thursday

Christmas Party

10:30am - 11:30am

•

Scottsdale, AZ

September 2025

20

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

6:30pm - 8:30pm

•

Tempe, AZ

December 2023

24

Sunday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

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Scottsdale, AZ

02

Saturday

Children’s Birthday Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

•

Gilbert, AZ

October 2023

28

Saturday

House Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Phoenix, AZ

July 2023

22

Saturday

Holiday Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

•

Scottsdale, AZ

June 2023

21

Wednesday

Corporate Event

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Paradise Valley, AZ

May 2023

19

Friday

Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:00pm

•

Phoenix, AZ

April 2023

15

Saturday

Religious Celebration

7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Gilbert, AZ

14

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:30pm - 8:00pm

•

Scottsdale, AZ

December 2022

24

Saturday

House Party

9:30pm - 10:00pm

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Gilbert, AZ

24

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Scottsdale, AZ

19

Monday

Surprise

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Phoenix, AZ

17

Saturday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

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Mesa, AZ

16

Friday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 6:30pm

•

Phoenix, AZ

May 2022

20

Friday

Nonprofit Event

7:30pm - 8:15pm

•

Chandler, AZ

March 2022

05

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Mesa, AZ

December 2021

24

Friday

Christmas Party

7:00pm - 7:15pm

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Paradise Valley, AZ

24

Friday

House Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

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Gilbert, AZ

18

Saturday

Christmas Party

5:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Mesa, AZ

17

Friday

Christmas Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Phoenix, AZ

April 2021

24

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Scottsdale, AZ

April 2016

02

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

5:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Phoenix, AZ

November 2015

26

Thursday

Prom/After Prom

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Mesa, AZ

Setup requirements

None - all equipment and music provided

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