Board Members
Jen Bamesberger, Board President
Contra Dancer
“Dancing is great for your physical health and nourishes your spirit. If the corners of your mouth are pointing up, you’re doing it right!”
Craig Meltzner, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
English Country and Contra Dancer, Epicenter and Faultline committees, supports programmers and dance managers
“While we love dancing near-and-far, I’m happiest when I’m dancing with my friends locally in the North Bay and Bay Area. Come join us!”
Bonnie Richardson, Secretary
Caller, ECD programmer for Napa
Hideko Oga, Treasurer
English Country and Contra Dancer, Mad Robin Committee
“The original Sebastopol ECD caller, Lydee, invited me to Sunday dance around 1999. It took several years to get it. I did not understand the dances. I am a slow learner. Once started rolling, I haven’t stopped dancing ever since.”
Sarah Lee, Board Member
Contra Dance
Chris Stadick, Board Member
Contra Dancer, Programmer, and Co-manager
Dance Managers and Programmers
Petaluma Contra Dance
Jen Bamesberger, Interim Programmer
Linda Howard has programmed the Petaluma contra dance for over 20 years! We thank her for her unflagging effort to showcase both new talent and long-time favorites. We’re actively looking for someone to step in to fill this role…let us know if you are interested.
Craig Meltzner, Manager
Santa Rosa Contra Dance
Chris Stadick-Programmer
Karen Frazier & Chris Stadick-Managers
As manager Karen has these words for newcomers: Contra is probably the very best dance you can do as a newcomer to dance because it is so easy – you don’t need to keep the beat perfectly or really know anything and beginner lessons are free before each dance. You will absolutely NOT find a better group of people to learn with – the people are warm and welcoming. It is a great workout. It is just a ton of fun. It is very inexpensive for a great evening.
San Rafael Contra Dance
Jen Bamesberger-Programmer & Manager
Just 10 miles north of the Richmond-San Rafael bridge off Hwy 101, the San Rafael Contra is held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Marin at the top of a hill with an amazing view. Let Jen know if you’d like to join the managing team or are up for subbing on occasion.
Sebastopol English Country Dance
Kalia Kliban-Programmer
Nationally renowned caller for English Country Dance and contra, programmer for the Sebastopol English dance, founder of Apple Tree Morris.
Tom Spittler and Kathy Woeltjen- Managers
Welcoming and gracious team for the Sebastopol series on Sundays, Mad Robin Ball committee and hosts
Communications
Cathy Clary-Webmaster
We are currently seeking a Membership Coordinator; thanks to Andy Westbom for keeping track of our 2023 members to date.