Bob Dalsemer (born 1943) is a square and contra dance writer and caller.[1] He has called dances for more than 40 years and in more than 33 states, plus internationally in Canada, the Czech Republic, Britain, Belgium, Denmark and Russia.[2] He wrote the book West Virginia Square Dances (CDSS, 1982) and Folk Dance Fun for Schools and Families (John C. Campbell Folk School, 1995).[3] He has also compiled the cassette/book compilations Smoke On the Water: Square Dance Classics and When The Work's All Done: A Square Dance Party For Beginners and Old Hands.

Bob Dalsemer
Background information
Birth nameRobert G. Dalsemer
Born (1943-10-18) October 18, 1943 (age 80)
Baltimore, US
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, folk dance caller/writer
Instrument(s)Vocals, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and piano accordion
Years active1971–present
Websitehttp://www.bobdalsemer.com/

Dalsemer was born and raised in Baltimore.[4] He co-founded the Baltimore Folk Music Society.[5]

He served as president of the Country Dance and Song Society from 1990 to 1996. He was honored with the society’s Lifetime Contribution Award in 2011.[6] He also served as the Music and Dance Coordinator at the John C. Campbell Folk School for 22 years, retiring in April 2013.

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  1. ^ Staff Biography Archived July 1, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Berea College. Retrieved January 2011
  2. ^ "Bob Dalsemer". Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  3. ^ "About the Author". Country Dance & Song Society. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  4. ^ Welcome to Bob Dalsemer’s Web Pages Official website
  5. ^ "Bob Dalsemer". Social Folk Dance. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Bob Dalsemer - biography". Square Dance History Project. Retrieved 13 March 2023.