The Latter Day Lizards

The Latter Day Lizards ignite flames under dancing feet from coast to coast! With decades of experience between them, Peter Barnes (piano, guitar, flute), Dave Langford (fiddle, guitar), Bill Tomczak (clarinet, sax, drum), and guest Stuart Kenney (bass, banjo) blend swing, rock, and jazz influences with traditional foot-stomping dance music to create an innovative, spontaneous, and infectiously rhythmic sound.

The OpporTunists

The OpporTunists are a talented Bay Area band offering lively tunes ranging from Celtic to old-time for your dancing bliss. Topher Gayle, Erik Hoffman, and Alan Snyder trade off on fiddle, guitar, mandolin, percussion, and much more, bringing many influences — from Cape Breton, Scottish, and Irish to bluegrass, swing, and folk — to their spirited playing.

Lisa Greenleaf

Lisa Greenleaf is widely regarded as one of the best callers around and has been in high demand at camps and festivals for years. She combines a deep understanding of contra choreography and tradition with a high-spirited presence and irreverent wit. Dancers nationwide and overseas delight in Lisa’s succinct teaching of dynamic contras and squares and her engaging community spirit.

Susan Petrick

Susan Petrick is a local treasure rapidly gaining national prominence for her exceptionally clear teaching, expert pacing, and gracious manner. Her efficient guidance makes even complex dances accessible to all. Susan also regularly leads popular workshops on waltz and hambo.

Programming

This year's program was arranged by Lynn Ackerson.

Sound

Sound engineering by Marty Brenneis.