Square Dance Revival! The Podcast

Mike “Dr. Mike” Seastrom has been a driving force in square dancing for more than six decades. What began with a lost bet to his mother and a sixth-grade lesson on “real square dancing” grew into a remarkable career as a caller, educator, mentor, and leader. While building a 47-year career in dentistry, Mike also became one of the most respected names in the dance world—calling and teaching from B...

 This week on the Square Dance Revival Podcast, meet Paul and Linda Robinson— longtime round dance leaders, choreographers, teachers, and passionate ambassadors for the activity they love. From teaching teens in local schools to serving in national leadership roles, they’ve dedicated decades to helping round dancing grow while creating unforgettable friendships and memories along the way. Hear the...

The Rocky Mountain Rainbeaus remain Colorado's most popular club year after year. While another club has slightly more members, this club has the highest attendance because many non-members attend their monthly "party dances." The Rainbeaus are wildly fun, and the dancing is top-notch. CBS News declared them the largest club in Colorado due to attendance. They are an official LGBTQ...

Justin took lessons with his grandmother, mom, dad, and brother in 2003. Friends from church got him to come to that first beginner dance, but no one knew it would become his passion. In June 2003, Justin attended his first Caller School in Tyler, TX, with Jon & Deborah Carroll-Jones, Vernon Jones, and Jerry Story. Justin currently calls for Top Spinners in Eads and Pacer Promenaders in Martin...

With more than 30 years of teaching experience, John and Karen Herr are leaders in the round dance world—building clubs, training dancers from their very first steps to advanced levels, and supporting square dance communities across Colorado. They run continuous class programs, cue for multiple clubs, and stay actively involved in national and regional organizations. Known for their high-energy st...

Allan Hurst is a highly respected square dance caller, teacher, and leader based in Sacramento, California. Dancing since 1995 and calling since 1997, he brings decades of experience to the floor and to the broader dance community. Allan serves as the club caller for Capital City Squares and Prime 8’s, and is actively involved in national organizations including Callerlab and the Gay Callers Assoc...

The Lang family revived a nearly defunct club by not only joining themselves, but inviting their friends. The club now has over 20 people under 25 in only two years. Sarah and Ron, Jedidiah, Winston, Naomi, and Calvin will share their thoughts about why young people love square dancing and how clubs can welcome and enjoy dancers of all ages. Go to SquareDanceRevival.org for more information, inclu...

In this episode, we sit down with Hunter to talk about how he got started in square dancing—and why he stayed. From his first introduction to the activity to becoming deeply involved in the community, Hunter shares what sparked his interest and what keeps him passionate about the dance today. We also dive into what he’s seen work—and not work—when it comes to attracting new dancers. What draws peo...