I have an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a post-masters certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Appalachian State University. I am currently working on becoming a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist.
Up until February 2012 I had been working at OASIS, Inc. in Boone, NC providing services to victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. In February and March I traveled in Nicaragua before starting a new life in Raleigh, NC.
My passion is facilitating art, music and dance with individuals and groups of all ages. I am proud to be partnering with the Halle Center in my home town of Apex, NC to offer classes, camps, and workshops.
I am a contra dance and square dance caller. I love bringing people together with music and dance. Please see my dance calling page for more about upcoming gigs and booking me to call in your community. I call for weddings, community dances, special events, and school groups.
I also officiate weddings and commitment ceremonies. Check out the Weddings page for more information.
On this site you will find information about upcoming events, free music downloads, handouts from presentations and workshops you may have participated in, and more.
The goal of this website is to facilitate connection with others in an effort to build community online and in the area in which I live.
You are welcome to contact me for any reason.
Recent Announcements
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Wild Outside, Wild Inside
Wild outside, wild inside: exploring nature and the arts
Halle Center, Apex, NC
August 6-10, 2012
9:30-12:30
Elementary and Middle School Students
Let out your wild side! Students will explore creative arts and nature through mixed media, painting, collage, paper arts, writing, and group activities. Students will learn about the plants and animals right outside their home and get creative with a wide range of art activities. Examples of activities include making a flower and leaf press, exploring nature collage, painting wild self-portraits, playing with nature photography, and creating a handmade nature journal to hold all of their nature discoveries and art.
Stay tuned for more information!
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Posted May 21, 2012 8:09 PM by Connie Carringer
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First Time at Old Farmers Ball!
I'm calling the Old Farmers Ball for the first time on Thursday, June 7th. I'm looking forward to working with a great, big community band and sharing my love of dance with the good folks of the Asheville area.
I'd love for my Asheville friends to come out for a fun night of dancing and music! |
Posted May 21, 2012 11:30 AM by Connie Carringer
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Upcoming Dance Calling Gigs
I'm back from my travels in Nicaragua (see picture of me hiking in the mountains of Nicaragua)! It is good to be home and I'm happy to be finding my groove with calling dances again. I had a fantastic weekend in Boone where I called two dances with David Brown and Andrew Finn Magill. I also taught a calling workshop for 15 aspiring callers!
Coming up:  Friday, April 20 Carrboro Century Center in Carrboro, NC Lesson at 7:30pm Dance 8-11pm
Thursday, May 3 Apple Barn in Valle Crucis, NC JAM dance! Open to the public! Things should get going around 7pm
Saturday, May 19 Chantilly Hall in Charlotte NC
Band: Tickle, Scratch, and Groove (yay!) Lesson 7:30pm Dance 8-11pm |
Posted Apr 18, 2012 8:33 AM by Connie Carringer
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Dancing in the New Year
January 20, 2012CommUnity Dance in Todd, NC Todd Mercantile Laurel Creek String Band Come on out for an evening of squares, circles and more! We are going to get rowdy, if I have anything to say about it. Lesson at 7:30, Dance 8-11.
January 27, 2012 Appalachian State University Dance Legends Band TBA Lesson 7:30, Dance 8-11. Super fun dance on campus, open to the community too. |
Posted Dec 12, 2011 12:31 PM by Connie Carringer
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