We Are The Shoeleather Express
upcoming dances:
All events in Gloversville unless noted
Oct 28, Sun - Tsatsawassa Dance in Brainard, NY, 1-4pm
Nov 10, Sat - Guest caller Ed Foote from Pennsylvania
Nov 14, Wed - WFNY Gloversville/Johnstown radio/tv
6:30 Taping a Christmas dance
to air as various times continuously between
Thanksgiving and New Year's Day
Elaine Mikenas wants to pass on our time honored American tradition of square and round dancing through teaching workshops and calling square dances which has been her enjoyment for many years. She has been a member of Callerlab , the International Association of Square Dance Callers, since 2000. Her philosophy-"It's a party every time!" She has called at the Springfield, MA NSDC, Cincinnati, OH NSDC, Des Moines, Iowa NSDC, and the Kansas City, MO NSDC. She also does camping dancing weekends at Rocky's Recreation in Boonville, NY, fun dances at Mabee Farm Historical Site, calls for area square dance clubs and other fun groups.
Dennis Viscanti, a native of Brooklyn, grew up in the Capital District. He learned to ballroom dance in his twenties, and has been calling square dancing for 5 years and round dancing for over 35. He is a member of Round-a-lab, an Association of Round Dance Leaders. A patient teacher with a simple philosophy... If you want to learn how to dance, you will learn how to dance.
Modern Western Square Dancing, an American folk dance, and Round Dancing are our hobbies. Both are fun! Learn as you dance!
Dancing is an important factor in how we live. We have both danced for many years and it is our love of dancing that brought us together. Dancing through life together, we're enjoying every step along the way. Good friends, good people, good times.
Teaching to the young and old, we look to preserve our national dance in our own dance hall. The hardwood floor was built by dancers for dancers. Come and wear it out. Have fun!
Enrich your life.
Bring a positive attitude and you will find fun and friendships along the way.
Come dance with us. It's a party every time!:-)
The maple hardwood floor we installed ourselves.
Remember the PBS series "The Big Comfy Couch" from the 1990's
The original couch, added in 2012, gives our hall a nice comfortable feel.
One thing I can say is that it is big and it is comfy.
You may email us at
TheShoeleatherExpress@aol.com
or write us
P.O Box 321, Gloversville, NY 12078
or call us
518-225-1405
Just remember that I don't answer the phone when I'm driving, (and I drive an awful lot) so leave a message.
Our names are Elaine and Dennis and we welcome you. Our goal is to cultivate the activity of Square Dancing and Round Dancing, a great form of physical and mental exercise for all ages. To socialize, dance and form friendships while keeping it fun and simple.
Our dance hall is available for other events as well,even a Caller School.
We support the following web sites:
Professional Organizations we are members of:
Resources
Ceder.net Square Dance Resources
Dosado.com we use the following software
Digital Music Magician
Callarama
This page last updated 9/16/18
