It may have been true that Becky paved the way. But by the time I started calling in 1998, I don’t think it ever occurred to me that there were more men than women. I recall not only Becky, but also Kathy Anderson, Cis Hinkle, and Lisa Greenleaf making regular stops in Pittsburgh. And probably more women than those who come immediately to mind.

Cindy

Director, Small Harmonies

2023 International Autoharp Champion

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On Wed, May 15, 2024 at 12:09 Masha Goodman Crawford via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

I call several of Becky's dances, they're still among my favorites.

Sandy Bradley and Kate Charles were two women callers that I remember hearing & wanting to emulate back when I started calling in 1978. They mostly called squares, with a very musical, fun style. Sandy lives up in the PNW, I don't think she calls much these days. Kate we lost way too early.

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..... Amanda wrote:
"...Bob Isaacs told us, during his calling workshop at CDH, that Becky paved the way for women to get into calling. Apparently there were few (or none?) women callers before her. ..."

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