 Barry
resides in Toronto, Ontario with his wife, Pam. They started dancing in
1973, just two weeks after the birth of their youngest son. Barry started
calling in 1984 when a local C-2 tape group asked for help with some things
they couldn't find on teaching tapes. He figured if he were going to write
material to help them, he might as well call it. Since then he has expanded
in both directions and now calls from Mainstream through C-4.
As a dancer, Barry loves choreography that is smooth and flowing yet also provides some mental stimulation and the occasional surprise. When calling, he strives to create this effect through smooth danceable choreography flavored with a bit of unusual positioning to create a dance experience containing both physical and mental elements. Barry's "day job" with IBM
limits his ability to travel regularly but over the years he has managed
to call at weekends and conventions in 6 provinces and 16 states, as well
as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Japan and England. He's also a staff
caller with the Academy for Advanced and Challenge Enthusiasts (AACE).
Source: http://www3.sympatico.ca/clasper/biog.htm Page updated: Aug 8, 2006 |