Click on the caller's name to read their full bio
Ellen Riley - founder of our San Diego County Group.
"The beauty of the music, as well as the grace and elegance of the steps, are some of the reasons I love this
traditional form of dance.
Steve Maranto - caller and musician
"...12 of us got together in the fall of 2000, with Ellen Riley as the first San Diego ECD teacher. This occurred
after much furtive whispering at contra dances, where Ellen and I first discovered each other's love for ECD."
Judee Pronovost
"...After I went to the Jane Austen Ball in 2000 I knew I could die having done almost everything in life worth doing...”
Ellie Konitshek
"One aspect of English Country Dance that is particularly wonderful and unique is the eye contact and connection the
dancers can make with their partners, neighbors and other dancers."
Karin Norlin
"I discovered English Country Dancing late in life and loved it immediately."
Tyge Legier
"I like the people, music, and patterns of ECD...most of all, however, I just enjoy being around fun intelligent people"
Other callers include:
- Terri Akin
- Chris Page
- Pat Corvini
Trainee Callers:
- Marcee Chipman
- Liz Tarnove
- Erik Stromberg
If you would like to 'guest call' for one of our Sunday dances, or other event, please let us know. The contact
information is on the Home page.