It all began with a desire. A desire to blend her talent and love of playing music with dancing. At the Kennedy Center in Portland, Caroline was first exposed to an atmosphere of electricity and joy as she witnessed a multi-generational crowd enjoying square dancing without the demands of knowing and following complicated dance figures. Meeting her mentor, Bill Martin helped to shape her current career. Although Bill has since passed, he poured years of his own knowledge and experience into an eager to learn, Caroline. Fast forward 11 years- Caroline and husband Peter Leone are raising three active boys in the Corbett community. Their oldest, Simon played fiddle last night as she and Pete joined a fellow Corbett teacher to put on a Corbett Square Dance at the Grange. Over 100 folks of all ages turned out to enjoy the fun, no-cost event which included desserts and beverages for all!
Being a strong advocate of building community, Caroline applied for and received grant money to teach children the art of square dance. Next month she will begin instruction at the CAPS school in Springdale. The grant money will also cover the expense of three more community dances at both CAPS and the Grange. Dances will be held March 13, April 18 and May 8th. For more information, please visit Caroline's website at: www.squaredancefever.com
