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Mike “Dr. Mike” Seastrom has been involved in square dancing since 1960 and calling since 1963, beginning in unexpected fashion after losing a bet to his mother and later trying to teach his sixth-grade teacher what he considered “real square dancing.” Alongside a successful 47-year career in dentistry that began after earning his doctorate in 1976, Mike built a reputation as one of the most respected and influential leaders in the square dance world.
A longtime member and leader within CALLERLAB, Mike served on its Board of Governors and earned both the Milestone Award and Gold Card Award for his contributions. He teaches and calls Basic through C-1, promotes the Multi-Cycle Method for teaching new dancers, records for Rhythm Records, and conducts clinics and seminars around the world. Today, calling has become more than a hobby—it is a lifelong passion supported by his wife Lisa and family.
Since 1985, Paul and Linda have dedicated their lives to teaching, cueing, choreographing, and promoting round dancing. Based in Kansas and Missouri, they teach for Tanglefooters and Carousel Club #110, give private lessons, and have served in numerous leadership roles within ICBDA, ORDA, KRDA, and other major round dance organizations across the country.
They have chaired national conventions, received the ICBDA Distinguished Service Award, taught at major festivals and events throughout the U.S. and Europe, and continue to inspire new dancers through classes, choreography, and youth outreach programs in local schools.
For Paul and Linda, dancing is more than steps and music — it’s friendship, joy, community, and giving back to the activity they love.
Real stories, Real people: Revive Square & Round Dance!
Square Dance Revival! The Podcast, is about the people bringing square dancing back to life — one club, one new dancer, and one organization at a time.
We talk with callers, cuers, dancers, club leaders, marketing experts, researchers, and newcomers about what’s working, what’s not, and what it actually takes to grow square dancing in today’s world. No sugarcoating. No nostalgia goggles. Just honest conversations about how to keep this tradition alive and thriving.
This podcast is for:
- Curious newcomers who want to understand what modern square dancing really is
- Dancers who care about the future of their clubs and communities
- Callers, Cuers and Club/Organization Leaders who are trying new ideas (and learning from what fails)
- Anyone who loves square dancing and wants to see it grow again
Why This Podcast Exists
Square and Round Dancing needs saving so future generations can enjoy this sport as much as current dancers.
This requires honest conversations about how we need to change to welcome new generations
- fresh energy, better outreach, and more open conversation.
Square Dance Revival! The Podcast, creates a space to:
- Share what’s actually working in different communities
- Learn from real-world experiments (including the flops)
- Spotlight people who are building welcoming, modern square dance scenes
- Spark new ideas you can use in your own club, hall, or region
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to grow this,” this podcast is for you.
What You’ll Hear
- Stories from dancers who found square dance in unexpected ways
- Callers and organizers who are trying new formats, marketing, and outreach
- Honest conversations about challenges like recruitment, retention, and burnout
- Practical ideas you can steal and adapt for your own community
Where to Listen
Square Dance Revival! is hosted on Buzzsprout, and available on all major podcast platforms:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- Google Podcasts
- Amazon Music
- And more
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