COMMUNITY CONTRA ENGLISH
Community/Family/Barn Dancing
for weddings, parties, church and homeschool groups, and public dances
I just wanted to thank you again for such a wonderful evening! We keep getting more and more feedback and it is all fantastic. Everyone had a terrific night and had so much fun. You and the band were perfect, thank you. I am sure we will be doing this again in the not too distant future.
—Paul Carr
Goleta, California
Gary is one of the first people I think of in all of Southern California when I'm in need of a caller for a party. Somehow, he gets all those folks on their feet, everyone dancing, everyone smiling and laughing. It's wonderful to watch him change their perceptions from "I can't dance" to "This is really FUN!" 
—Jeff Spero
Musician, dancer, caller
Santa Monica, California

Dancing is a state of mind. Tapping to a catchy tune is dancing. Bobbing our head up and down to the car radio is dancing. Swaying any way we can in a wheelchair is dancing.

For most groups, though, we move our feet (walk) to the beat of the live music. For folks who haven't danced in a long time, this is quite a revelation, and the joy and smiles that I witness keep me coming back to lead dancing at church functions, weddings, and other gatherings.

The dances are relatively simple, but there's still something in there to give folks a tiny bit of challenge and a sense of accomplishment, which adds another dimension to the joy of music and movement.

Check my Interesting Links page for information on some of the live bands I enjoy working with.