Now over 50 years in the calling business, Dave began his career at the age of thirteen, in his hometown of Seattle, Washington. As a teenager, his calling engagements were limited to local festivals and "One-Night-Stands" around the Washington area.
Since those early years, Dave has called for numerous clubs and performed at countless Special Dances and Jamborees in almost every country in Western Europe, such as Sweden, Denmark, England, Holland, Belgium, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany as well as in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Russia.
His calling programs range from Student parties, Jamborees, and Weekend Specials, and to Advanced level workshops and weekends. He has appeared at many other special events, such as Mediterranean Cruise dances, Ski and Dance vacations, and the famous annual European Square and Round Dance College, where he has been appearing as staff and guest caller since 1979. Dave has also been featured at numerous programs at the National Square Dance Conventions in America.
Known for his colorful choreography in all dance programs, combined with smooth delivery, comfortable flow and a pleasant vocal style, Dave has brought challenge and fun to dancers of varied experience wherever Square Dancing is active throughout Europe. His goals at all events are to provide a relaxing, fun atmosphere while adding a dimension of new and interesting choreography to all in attendance.
Now, retired after a full-time career with the U.S. Forces in Europe, Dave is excited about spending much more time with dancing friends both far from, and near his home in the area of Stuttgart, Germany.