{"id":35,"date":"2019-01-26T00:58:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-26T00:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calledtodance.com\/home\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2022-04-11T01:17:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-11T01:17:11","slug":"home-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/calledtodance.com\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome, My name is Debbi and I am a Barn Dance Caller in Central Virginia."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>So what is a Barn Dance?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barn dancing generally consists of an assortment of old-fashioned, fun group dances such as reels, jigs, circle dances and waltzes. &nbsp;It\u2019s all done in a group and the steps are called as you dance.  Some refer to it as Americana Dancing, English Country Dancing, etc, but whatever you call it, it\u2019s FUN! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dance Calling Reel   SD 480p\" width=\"780\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/brkRQiZCnT4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\"><blockquote><p><em>Debbi was such a patient teacher, we all had a blast!  I hadn\u2019t had that much fun in a very long time!<br><\/em><\/p><cite><strong>Jeni<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s so great about Barn Dancing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/calledtodance.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2814.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69\" width=\"180\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/calledtodance.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2814.jpg 720w, https:\/\/calledtodance.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2814-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/calledtodance.com\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_2814-660x880.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone can dance, from 5 to 95! &nbsp;This is a great event for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dances are simple and easy to follow along. &nbsp;There is no prior experience needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each dance is taught right before you do it, so it\u2019s fresh in your mind, and then it\u2019s called as you dance so you know exactly what to do throughout! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a very low-stress, engaging environment, making it a great way for shy people to jump in and have a great time with others, or old friends to just relax and have a good time.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-border-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3\"><blockquote><p><em><br>Her positive attitude carries through on the dance floor and she has such great patience with those of us who fumble!<\/em><\/p><cite>Bethany<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Time Frame<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical dance will usually be about 3hrs long, but can be adjusted depending on your group\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cost<\/strong> <br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost is based on your unique event, so please contact me to get a quote. &nbsp;I happily offer discounts to church and school groups (homeschoolers too!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s included<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You provide the people and the space to dance and I\u2019ll provide the FUN! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will provide the instruction and then calling for each dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For smaller groups, I can provide speakers, but for a larger group, you will need to provide a sound system and microphone (headset is preferred, but not required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will want to have plenty of water available for your dancers. &nbsp;Many groups also opt for snacks to keep everyone going.  <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-border-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-color:#abb8c3\"><blockquote><p>Debbi is able to make the dances fun for all ages &#8211; younger ones &amp; up, &nbsp;as well as skill levels &#8211; from the newbies to the seasoned dancers. I would wholeheartedly recommend Debbi to any organization in need of a dance caller.<br><\/p><cite>Crickett<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it for?<\/h4>\n\n\n<p>All kinds of groups will enjoy a good barn dance\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Churches<\/li>\n<li>Youth Groups<\/li>\n<li>Clubs<\/li>\n<li>School Groups<\/li>\n<li>Professional Groups<\/li>\n<li>Birthday Parties<\/li>\n<li>Receptions<\/li>\n<li>Family Reunions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/HHipt1beUSsRTDZx7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get More Info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So what is a Barn Dance? 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