We welcome our host and performers for this Valentine's Dance:

Sherry Nevins

Sherry organizes the weekly Lake City contra dance, and she is one of the best community dance leaders in the Pacific Northwest.

Dave Bartley, on guitar and mandolin

Dave is from Seattle and writes dance tunes as well. He has played many styles of music over the years and continues to range over several genres. He has performed throughout the US and Canada, and in England, Australia, France and Greece.

Ryan McKasson, on fiddle

Ryan, from Lakewood, is a powerful fiddler with a wide following. He is a former Scottish National Fiddle Champion.

Anita Anderson, on piano

Anita is from Seattle and is an extraordinary English country and contra dance pianist, playing with Bag o’ Tricks / Tricky Brits, and other Northwest bands. She is also a superb dancer, and this informs her playing to the dancers’ delight. 

Some descriptions above have been borrowed from artists' sites.