Jon Southard
Contra Dance Caller


Batten down the hatches, fasten 'em tight,
and let's get ready to dance all night!

I'm a caller of contra and traditional square dances, based in Santa Barbara, California.   I appear at public contra dances in many locations and also do weddings, private parties, and school dances.   I would love to talk with you about your upcoming event.


Happy New Year 2010!  
Check out new stuff -- new images (see Public Dances and View pages), a new essay, and an updated schedule.
Hope to see you dancing!

Schedule

Weddings
and Parties

Public Contra Dances

Dances I've Written

School Dances

View from
the Mike

What Others are Saying

Contact me


"Jon, you are an amazing caller! ... every single dancer had a splendid time."   more

"You are one of my favorite callers..."   more

"The dance was an unqualified triumph..."   more

"Jon is great - I always look forward to dances when he’s calling!...  more

"Thank you ever so much for helping make our wedding celebration so much fun!..."   more

"Jon is the most organized and enthusiastic caller we have worked with in our 22 years as a band..."   more
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Images on this website were taken at dances I've called.   Like contra dance itself, they are 'live,' with no retakes and no studio lighting, and sometimes a little rough around the edges!  I am very grateful to all the individuals who took these photographs.

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