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Whether you are just getting started, or want to improve your Calling Career, the Norcal Caller School will provide you with the tools to make you a successful caller.

Ken Ritucci and Norm Poisson have over 75 years of calling experience between them. Together, they have the knowledge and leadership to assist you with your career.

THREE LEVELS OF PROGRAMS

A. Beginners Level

Designed for brand new callers who need all the basics, including basic choreography, microphone technique, voice control and introduction to Music and Rhythm.Discussion on the proper use of equipment, including exposure to Digital Music.

B. Intermediate Level

For callers with experience between one to 4 four years, emphasis will be on Beginner Sight calling Techniques, better timing and body flow as well as Creative Choreography plus much more.

C. Experienced Level

For callers who have been calling five years or more. Emphasis will be on Advanced Sight calling Techniques, more intricate ways to resolve a square, being exposed to the Crams Method of Choreographic Control. A clear understand of Timing and Smooth Body Flow as well as being able to work your Singing calls and have the ability to change figures within the song.

KEY BENEFITS OF THIS SCHOOL

Develop confidence in your calling ability

Improve your choreographic skills

Learn how to program your dances

Acquire the skills necessary to make yourself a more professional caller

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Timing
Mechanics of Choreography
Voice/Delivery
Smooth Dancing/Body Flow
Programming
Teaching
Music/Rhythm
Choreographic Management
Ethics/Leadership

Ken Ritucci

Ken Ritucci

Ken has been calling for 37 years and has been teaching callers since 1983. Since the early 90’s, Ken has conducted some of the most successful Callers Schools in the country. He has traveled throughout parts of the United States and Canada, calling and conducting callers Schools and Clinics. He has taught hundreds of callers how to call and has helped them tremendously with their calling careers. Ken calls through the C-2 Level and he is knowledgeable in all aspects of calling. Ken is a member of CALLERLAB and is on the Board of Governors. Ken is an Accredited Caller Coach.

Norm Poisson

Norm has been calling since 1970 and has been a leader in the activity calling at festivals throughout the United States and overseas to England, Sweden and Germany. Norm is an active member of CALLERLAB and has also been instrumental with the New England Activity as well, including Chairman of NECCA. Throughout his travels, Norm has assisted callers with their careers with advice and guidance. Being a proficient Challenge Caller, Norm’s knowledge of choreography is among the best in the country.

Jerry Story

Jerry Story began calling in 1969 at the age of fourteen in Fairfield, IA. During the early 1970s he taught many classes and traveled throughout Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.He has been co-owner of Royal Records since 1985 and has numerous hit records to his credit. Jerry is proud to be part of the McAllen Callers Association and promoting McAllen, TX as the Square Dance Capital of the World. He has also served as a Board of Governors member in CALLERLAB and is dedicated to the preservation of Modern Western Square Dancing. Jerry calls through the C1 Program

Steve Kopman

Steve Kopman It is said Steve was born with a microphone in his hand. In reality, he’s been calling most of his life which is not surprising with a father named Lee Kopman. His first official “gig” was when he was 7 years old. He called at the NY World’s fair. By 13 he had his first “teen” club called the Daisy Chain Gang. By the time he could drive he was booked over a year in advance for clubs all over the Eastern seaboard. Steve calls beginners to challenge.

Don Moger

Don Moger started dancing in 1974, and began his career as a caller by teaching a group of teens to square dance in the same year. He spends most days traveling and calling square dances, and has been full time since 2004. His home schedule is very busy with regular workshops at all levels. In addition to his club activities, calling engagements and festivals have taken him throughout Canada, many states in the U.S, and also, England, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Norway and the Netherlands. He has been on staff at schools in Ontario, Quebec and western Canada. His ability to challenge and bring out the best in dancers at all levels is attested to by the zealous enthusiasm displayed by all who attend his dances.