| About the Authors |
 The materials for Moving and Grooving
have been compiled and produced by Nick and Mary Anne Turner of
Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Both were teachers for
over 30 years in the Cariboo-Chilcotin School District of British
Columbia. Along with their regular teaching assignments they
often taught group dancing to students and conducted workshops for
teachers. They have been leaders at dance sessions for Fine Arts
Days, Professional Development Days, and Teachers' conventions.
Outside of the educational field, Nick and Mary Anne have provided
instruction and entertainment for community groups wanting to hold
family dances. Nick has been a square dance caller and instructor
for over 40 years and Mary Anne has been a round dance cuer and
instructor for over 25 years. For more information they can be
contacted at nmturner@telus.net |
| The BC Square and Round Dance Federation |
 The
British Columbia Square and Round Dance Federation encouraged us as we created the Moving
and Grooving Program. The BCS&RDF is a nonprofit
organization whose purpose is to preserve, promote, and
perpetuate Square and Round Dancing's cultural heritage. One of
its goals is to educate British Columbians in the social, mental
and physical health benefits of these dance forms, fostering a sense of
community participation and active living.
This federation works
with adults, teens and preteens, assisting them to start up and
maintain dance clubs. In addition to this, members of this
Federation regularly go into schools, when requested, to instruct the
students in many forms of group dancing. Information about the BCS&RDF can be obtained through their web site at: www.squaredance.bc.ca
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