When I started calling in 1989, NY state and NJ had several women callers who
traveled at least in NY, NJ, and Ct dances. Becky was all that's been said
about her, I met her at a small folk festival and participated in a callers
workshop that she ran. She was very gracious about chatting, answering
questions and sharing dances.
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On Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 02:16:28 PM EDT, Cindy Harris via Contra
Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
It may have been true that Becky paved the way. But by the time I started
calling in 1998, I don’t think it ever occurred to me that there were more men
than women. I recall not only Becky, but also Kathy Anderson, Cis Hinkle, and
Lisa Greenleaf making regular stops in Pittsburgh. And probably more women than
those who come immediately to mind.
Cindy
Director, Small Harmonies
2023 International Autoharp Champion
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On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 12:09 Masha Goodman Crawford via Contra Callers
<contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I call several of Becky's dances, they're still among my favorites.
Sandy Bradley and Kate Charles were two women callers that I remember hearing &
wanting to emulate back when I started calling in 1978. They mostly called
squares, with a very musical, fun style. Sandy lives up in the PNW, I don't
think she calls much these days. Kate we lost way too early.
~ Masha Goodman Crawford ~ 209.402.1943 ~ facebook.com/oldsoles
..... Amanda wrote:"...Bob Isaacs told us, during his calling workshop at CDH,
that Becky paved the way for women to get into calling. Apparently there were
few (or none?) women callers before her. ..."
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