Erik Hoffman

Welcome to my Home Page. Here I share a bit of myself, what I do, and some of my thoughts. I hope you find it interesting, fun, and even educational.

First, I am a dance caller (You know, Allemande Left and all that...) and a musician. Check here for some of my Upcoming gigs.

I love all kinds of dancing. As a dance caller, I teach and lead Contra Dances for all sorts of groups, old and young: Contra Dances and Family Dances. All dances are to real people playing real Old-Time Dance Music.

Besides calling dances, I teach and play fiddle, guitar, recorder, and more. I love teaching and leading workshops in Music, Dance and Calling. And I'm currently in three contra dance bands, 3 O'Clock Shadow, The OpporTunists, and The Repercussions. We play for Contras, Squares, parties, and other events.

Also, I am a Universal Life Church Minister, and take great pride in working with couples to create and officiate personal, alternative weddings.

Born in California, I grew up in Santa Barbara and have lived in the Bay area since 1994. Find out more about me: Bio, Personal Interests, or Interview by Alice LaPierre.