Don Bachelder Bio
Don has been involved in Square Dancing since 1977, and calling dances since 1984 – 40 Years! Calling dances in all of New England, New York, New Jersey, Florida, and Montreal area. Don is currently Club Caller for Bradford Country Squares, Bradford, NH. 30 years.
Don was the Vice Chairman of the 56th and 57th New England Square and Round Dance Convention held in 2014 and 1015.
Other notable past items:
- Class Instructor for Square Wheelers in Acton, MA and the Monadnock Squares in Keene, NH.
- Chairman of New England Council of Callers. Term runs June 2006 to June 2008
- Vice-Chaitman New England Council of Callers June 2004 to 2006
- Secretary New England Council of Callers June 2002 to 2004
- President of Mountain Valley Caller Association.
- Member Callerlab – The International Association of Square Dance Callers.
- Secretary Tri State Callers association currently since June 2010.
- Past Caller Registration Chairman New England Square and Round Dance Convention 2004 & 2005.
- Camping Chairman for New England Square and Round Dance Convention 2008 & 2009.
- Called at 39 New England Conventions and Festival in Montreal Canada.
Regular and Ongoing Dances
Don also calls and runs Camp and Dance Square Dance Weekends during the summer months:
- Horseshoe Acres in Andover, VT on the 4th weekend in June,
- Twirling Campers at Horseshoe Acres the 4th weekend in August.
Magic Pines Labor Day Weekend, Lewis, NY
Special Cruise with Don and Sally-Ann!
Square Dance Cruise
Sept. 23rd thru October 4th . 10 Exciting days. Vancouver and cruising to Honolulu, Hawaii.
Don & Sally-Ann were sure to keep you hopin!
Received Caller of the Year Award March 2007, from the Worcester Area Coordinators Association. Central Mass area.
Calling Samples!
https://youtu.be/jtUMYEoibcQ
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Boogie Shoes Demo.mp3 -
Opener Demo Don.mp3