Welcome!
Ithaca-based caller Katy Heine has been leading contras and community dances in the Finger Lakes region and beyond for 20 years. She's known for her clear teaching style and for her large repertoire of fun and flowing dances. Whether the hall's full of experienced dancers or first-timers, they're sure to have a great time at one of Katy's dances!
If you're interested in booking Katy for a contra, community dance, or wedding reception, e-mail kheine@twcny.rr.com or call 607-273-0249.
Calendar
| Date | Venue | Music |
| February 21, 2010 4:00-7:00 p.m. |
Tioga Trails Cafe 50 Lake Street, Owego, NY more info. |
George Wilson and Tom Hodgson |
| March 20, 2010 8:00-11:30 p.m. |
Lenox Community Center 65 Walker Street, Lenox, MA more info. |
Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers |
| March 25, 2010 8-11 p.m. |
Covenant United Methodist Church 1124 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY |
Atlantic Crossing |
| April 10, 2010 8-11 p.m. |
Beverly Martin School 302 W. Buffalo St., Ithaca, NY | Reveillons! |
| April 16, 2010 Time TBA |
Pine Lake 607-278-5429 | Kurt Osgood and friends |
| April 29, 2010 8-11 p.m. |
Covenant United Methodist Church 1124 Culver Rd., Rochester, NY |
Susan Burke, Jane Knoeck, and Rachel Bell |
| September 12, 2010 6-9 p.m. |
Buhrmaster Barn 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Colonie, NY more info. |
George Wilson and friends |
Some words from happy dancers:
"We can't thank you enough for calling a wonderful dance at our wedding. You did a fabulous job with an inexperienced but enthusiastic crowd. We have gotten really positive feedback about the dance, which is a tribute to your skills as a caller."
"It is always so much fun to dance when you call. You know how to start out easy (to help beginners) and work up to a fever pitch of fast and demanding dances as the evening wears on and as the skill of dancers permits. Especially was your calling tested at the benefit contra dance on January 25 in the beautiful Memorial Room of Willard Straight Hall. You knew most were rank beginners. To get all on their feet and contributing, you first called two circle dances that all could do, then graduated to simple contra lines. At the end you threw some fast, energetic contras at us. What a wonderful evening!"
"Thank you for a perfect evening. Sincerely. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and since we stretched the length of the room with beginners I'd say that's a successful experience. Everyone was smiling!"
