About Robin
Education and Credentials:
- B.A. from Hampshire College, Amherst, MA:
Folklore with specialization in traditional American music - Independent studies in traditional music & dance:
Centre for Oral Traditions in Devon, England.
Appalachian Studies Program at Warren Wilson College in NC. - Minnesota State Arts Board Roster Artist since 2005
Work Experiences:
- Folk dance and song Artist-in-Residence in public schools since 1999.
- Free-lance folk dance caller (contras, squares & international) and teacher since 1984 for communities and festivals in New England, Southern & Midwestern states.
- Performer of traditional American and British folk music: 1977- present.
- Storyteller: 2002- present.
- Tapestry Folkdance Center, Minneapolis; contra & family dance caller, 1992 - present
- Articulture, Minneapolis; folk dance instructor, summers 2001-2003.
- Fiddle Camp, St. Paul: folk dance instructor, summers 2002-2013.
- Columbia Heights Gifted & Talented Summer Academy; guest folk dance instructor: 2001-2008.
- Eagle’s Nest Camp, NC; Song & folk dance leader for 16 summers.
- Danebod Family Camps; MN: song & dance leader, 2006-’08, ‘11-'16
- Joining The Circle Family Dance Camp, WI; staff dance leader; ‘07 & ’09.
- Northfield Community Education; folk dance instructor, fall 2007, winters '13-'14.
- Grandkids And Me Camps; dance leader 2003-2009
Related skills
- Instrumental proficiency on: banjo, autoharp, lap dulcimer, penny whistle.
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