| Tom started dancing at the age of 6 with a kids club in Edmonton, the Heel and Toe. Not long after he thought he'd like to try calling. Got a few records over the years and went to the Alberta Callers School in 1976. Years of bothering the older callers with questions and calling at places like Wandering Squares followed.
Tom called at the First National Square Dance Convention in Edmonton in 1978. He taught his first class that year. He's called at most of the Provincial and National conventions since. Tom called for several different clubs in Edmonton and area then in 1989 he and Maureen moved to Calgary. Tom calls several nights a week and teaches clogging a couple of times a week.
Maureen has been teaching clogging since 1986 and has been leading the Bow Valley Cloggers for several years now. She has taught at several Conventions, festivals and workshops over the years. She recently obtained her CCI (Certified Clogging Instructor). Clogging is the most fun you can have with taps on.
They lead a busy life with three boys and all the sports that go with boys. Also with a handful of guitars, a bass, a ukulele, a drum set and a piano around the house....it is never quiet. Tom plays the guitars and recently started drum lessons, just to prove to himself he has no coordination. Music and dance is and will always be an important part of their lives.
Life is good even during the moments between dances.
Contact:
Tom and Maureen Dakers Phone: 239-7507 e-mail: tomdakers@shaw.ca
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