Calling Experience
Patty’s journey into square dance calling began in 1994, and she has since become a respected figure in the community. She has served in various leadership roles within CALLERLAB, including Chairman of the Board from 2017 to 2019, and has been actively involved in regional caller organizations such as the Metrolina Caller and Cuers Association and the North Carolina Caller Association. Her extensive experience includes teaching and calling for numerous square dance clubs across the country, from beginner classes to advanced sessions.
Professional Certifications and Licensing
- CALLERLAB Accredited Caller Coach
- CALLERLAB Certified Caller
- BMI/ASCAP licensed
- CALLERLAB, international square dance caller’s professional organization
- 1996-present, member
- 2017-2019, Chairman of the Board
- 2015-2016, 2016-2019, Executive Committee
- 2004-2020, 2022-present, Board of Governors
- 2015-2017, Chairman, Women in Calling Committee
- Mainstream Committee, member
- Women In Calling Committee, member
- Definitions Committee, member
- North Carolina Caller Association, regional caller organization consisting of members in the North Carolina area
- 2015-2017, Vice Chairman
- 2016-present, Program Chairman, NC Square Dance Convention
- 2015-present, Education Coordinator, NC Square Dance Convention
- 2007-present, Member
- Gay Callers Association
- 2022-present, Member
- Metrolina Caller and Cuers Association, local caller organization consisting of members in the Charlotte, NC area
- 2006-2023, Member
- 2010-2012, President
- 2008-2010, Vice Chairman
- Tri-State Caller’s Association, local caller organization consisting of members in the Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts area
- 1996-2005, Secretary
- 1996-2006, Member
- NECCA (New England Council of Callers Association), regional caller organization consisting of representatives from local callers associations throughout New England
- 2004-2006, Chairman
- 2002-2004, Vice-Chairman
- 2000-2002, Secretary
Teaching Experience
- 2012-present, Club Teacher/Caller, Cane Creek Cruisers Square Dance Club, Waxhaw, NC, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 2016-present, Club Teacher/Caller, Carolina Lakes Square Dance Club, Fort Mill, NC, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 2014-2016, Substitute Caller, Carolina Lakes Square Dance Club, Fort Mill, NC
- 2009-present, Substitute Caller, Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club, Matthews, NC
- 2009-2011, Club Teacher/Caller, Double Diamonds Square Dance Club, Hickory, NC, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 2003-2006, Border City Square Dance Club, Nashua, NH, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 2003-2004, Concord Coach Square Dance Club, Concord, NH, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 2001-2003, Cloudbusters Square Dance Club, Peterborough, NH, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 1997-2003, Winnipesauki Squares, Laconia, NH, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 1999-2000, Single 8’s, North Andover, MA, Mainstream, Plus
- 1999-2000, North Andover Senior Center, North Andover, MA, Class
- 1998-1999, Litchfield Swingers, Litchfield, NH, Class, Mainstream, Plus
- 1996-1998, Circle 8’s, Claremont, NH, Class, Mainstream
Schools Attended
- 2014, Oxendine/Story Pride Callers College, Maggie Valley, NC
- 2001, Mayo/Junck/Oxendine New England Callers School, Manchester, NH
- 2000, Mayo/Oxendine New England Callers School, Manchester, NH
- 1996, Ritucci/Page Callers School, Sturbridge, MA
- 1995, Ritucci/Page Callers School, Sturbridge, MA