From the Mic Episode 2 – Lisa Greenleaf April 6, 2022 - I'm a guide and I am the linchpin in the evening...It's a big responsibility and I love doing it! ~ Lisa Greenleaf Lisa Greenleaf has been calling for many years throughout the USA and internationally for dances, weekends, and weeklong camps. Her specialties include traditional and contemporary contras, fun squares, challenging dances of all shapes and sizes, and callers’ training. Lisa likes to emphasize community and communication in her workshops, guiding participants to get the most out of their dancing or calling experience. She has a keen interest in understanding group dynamics as well as the power of positive leadership.… ➤ Audio, show notes, and more!
From the Mic Episode 1 – Phil Jamison February 15, 2022 - Welcome to From the Mic! "One night the caller wasn't there and somebody had to call the dances and I gave it a try..." ~ Phil Jamison In the debut episode of From the Mic we meet Phil Jamison of Asheville, North Carolina. Phil is nationally-known as a dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer. He has called dances, performed, and taught at music festivals and dance events throughout the U.S. and overseas since the early 1970s, including over forty years as a member of the Green Grass Cloggers. His flatfoot dancing was featured in the film, Songcatcher, for which he… ➤ Audio, show notes, and more!
