Bill White
At Nuit blanche, March 2012.
Photo: Les ateliers Namaste
Our regular caller, Bill White has established himself as a well-respected Irish dance caller in Montreal, noted for his ability to communicate the subtleties of both ceili and set dances with a minimum of fuss. So much so that complete beginners may find themselves dancing - and hugely enjoying - everything from circle dances to intricate sets of quadrilles at their first ceili.
Bill learned Irish set and ceili dancing from Maureen Mulvey, a renowned teacher from County Leitrim, Ireland, and Toronto.
He also has a few dances from other traditions - Québécois, Scottish, English - up his sleeve to add to the variety and fun of a Siamsa ceili.
Caroline Wathier
Caroline often shares calling duties with Bill, giving our dancers the chance to enjoy some new and often challenging dances.
Caroline has taught dance at Siamsa for the past few years. Her biography appears on the Siamsa teachers page.