Square Dance Caller - all levels
Jack was born in New York City on November 1, 1950. He moved to Miami Beach with his family
in 1964 and soon started square and round dancing; in addition he learned ballroom dancing
from his parents. Jack joined the Miami Beach Sundancers and the Miami Beach Ocean Waves
where he danced for several years before beginning calling.
Jack called his first beginners' class in 1969 for the Ocean Waves and later became their
club caller. Since then Jack has called for the Florida Crackers, Hi Cs, Mavericks,
Hollywood Squares, Jackpot Squares, Castoffs, and Briny Breezes, as well as calling open
dances at the former Ponderosa Hall in Ft. Lauderdale.
Jack is celebrating 45 years of calling in 2014, from beginners through challenge, and
cueing rounds from Phase 2 through Phase 5. He is a member of the Florida Callers
Association and CallerLab.
Jack met his wife, Ilene, when she came to watch her parents in Jack's beginners' class -
they were married in 1976. They have two adult children, who have now graduated from college. They
also have a maltese, who is a square dancing dog and the mascot at their clubs. They have
hosted several square dance cruises, and since moving to Boynton Beach in 2007 have accepted
calling dates as a guest caller throughout Florida.
Besides dancing and calling, Jack's other interests include piano, swimming, paddleball, and
handball. Jack is an attorney by profession.
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