About the Staff – Fall
Fall Weekend Staff – 2026 (Oct 2 – 4, 2026)
The Dam Beavers
The Dam Beavers is a contra dance band comprising vibrant musicians who have charmed the contra dance community with their energy and talent, namely Ben Schreiber and Scotty Leach. Scotty has been immersed in music since he was born, and he plays both piano and fiddle with equal ease. Tuned in to whichever instrument he plays, he is confident in his skill to rev up the dance floor vibe! Ben plays a mean fiddle and, in addition to The Dam Beavers, he plays in other configurations of musicians; next year’s calendar already includes gigs in ten states where he’ll perform with one or more other players from a list of a dozen music makers. He demonstrates a virtuosity in his playing that is mesmerizing.
The Baby Corns
The Baby Corns are a contra dance band from Seattle, featuring Hayden Stern on fiddle, Vienna Scheyer on fiddle and bagpipes, and Rosie O’Neil on guitar. These rising stars draw from Scottish, Old-Time, and Canadian fiddle traditions to create an absolutely unstoppable groove. Embracing both old traditions and contemporary modes of improvisation, their combination of driving rhythm and tight-knit harmony keeps dancers in a state of bliss. When not playing fiddle, they can be found eating ice cream and doing weird art projects.
Lindsey Dono
Lindsey discovered contra dancing through her high school shape note community. Growing up in Sharon, Massachusetts, she danced to notable bands such as Elixir, Perpetual Motion, and Nor’Easter. Moving to the west coast for college, she became a regular at the Portland Country Dance Community dances. Several mentors enticed her to consider calling dances – seeing a dance calling card was intriguing. With Lindsey’s ‘techy’ hat on, she describes contra dancing as “the most efficient use of time, blending cognitive stimulation, social interaction, and physical exercise.“ Her non-techy view is that the big attraction is the “magic of all the pieces coming together.” She sees her role as a caller as a way to give back to her community by enabling those magic moments. For more than a decade, her thoughtful programs, and her serene and sunny demeanor have made Lindsey sought after in the Northwest and beyond. Lindsey is interested in creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all dancers.
Jeremy Korr
Jeremy Korr is a popular bicoastal caller, based in Southern California most of the year and in eastern Massachusetts during the summer. A second-generation dancer, Jeremy has been dancing his whole life, and has been calling contras and squares around the country since 2003 and children and family dances since 1993. Jeremy is acclaimed for his fun dances, efficient walk-throughs, precise calling, and community spirit. Jeremy hobnobs with dance organizers, musicians, and singers, and he himself is an organizer, a musician, and a singer.