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Katy Heine is one of the most skillful, attentive, fun callers in our region.  She’ll be calling to an equally skillful, zippy, fun band:  New Brew.  Jane Knoeck on keyboard, Tom Santarsiero on mandolin, guitar, and foot percussion and Eileen Kalfass on fiddle.

Caller

Katy Heine

Ithaca-based caller Katy Heine has been leading contras and community dances in the Finger Lakes region and beyond for more than 30 years. She’s known for her clear teaching style and for her large repertoire of fun and flowing dances. Whether the hall’s full of experienced dancers or first-timers, they’re sure to have a great time at one of Katy’s dances!

Band

New Brew

Eileen Nicholson Kalfass - fiddle, Jane Knoeck - piano, accordion, Tom Santarsiero - guitar, mandolin, feet

One of Western NY’s top traditional dance bands, these accomplished musicians combine broad celtic influences to brew up world class world music in the bal folk, New England Contra, Quebecois traditions.