Jim's Bio

Jim began learning how to call in the fall of 1968. He called his first dance on September 19, 1970. Over the years, he has been a club caller and /or teacher for 12 clubs.

He calls from beginners level through A-2, and presently has an A-2 group that meets every Wednesday night.

Jim is an active member of the Connecticut Square Dance Callers and Teachers Association, serving as its President in 2004 and 2005. He is now the Treasurer. He is also on the Committee for the 49th New England Square and Round Dance Convention in Springfield, Ma. in 2007. He is an associate member of CALLERLAB, and a member of NECCA, serving as Secretary

On a personal note, Jim and his wife Alice, were married on February 25, 1967; they have 3 daughters, Stacie, Tammy and Kim, and 11 Grandchildren, and 1 Great Grandson

Jim is employed full time by the State of Connecticut, Department of Motor Vehicles, as a Motor Vehicle Analyst, and Alice is employed by the Town of East Hartford, as the Head Cataloguer for the Library System.

Jim’s philosophy to all dancers: “No matter what level you dance, have fun. That’s what this activity is all about.”