Square & contra dancing
Social dances guided step by step, with clear calls and a welcome for beginners. A way to get guests involved and enjoying the music together.
Square dances · Line dancing · Mountain music
Good music.
Everybody’s invited.
Bring people together with Heidi Kulas. A professional dancer and welcoming caller, she helps first-timers find their feet and keeps the whole room moving.
Based in Tennessee and working across the South, including North Carolina, Heidi brings a lifetime of rhythm and a warm, easy-to-follow approach to your event.
This is what a good time looks like.
Find the right fit for your group
What kind of dance
do you have in mind?
Line dance instruction
Group instruction for private events and community gatherings. Tell Heidi about the group’s experience and she can discuss a suitable format.
Clogging & percussive dance
Instruction and performance rooted in Heidi’s world-class clogging background. Ask about a workshop or performance for your event.
Dance calling with the Darren Nicholson Band
Mountain music.
A dance floor for everyone.
Nowadays, you can regularly see Heidi touring as a dancer and dance caller with the Darren Nicholson Band, bringing live mountain music and American dance traditions to events and festivals.
From Tennessee celebrations to North Carolina barn dances, their live bluegrass pairs with square and contra dancing for an evening everyone can be part of. Heidi guides the steps with clear instructions and a warm welcome.
She also teaches line dancing for private events and community groups. First time on the dance floor? Come on in.
Two left feet? Bring both.
No previous experience needed.
A shared experience
Turn strangers into
a circle of friends.
Years performing in Pigeon Forge’s interactive dinner shows and comedy productions have taught Heidi how to read a room, put guests at ease, and turn an invitation into participation. Her calling blends clear instruction, playful humor, and a performer’s energy—helping even the “I’ll just watch” crowd feel ready to join the dance.
Community gatherings, festivals, wedding receptions, private parties, and company events can all bring people together through dance. The best format depends on your guests, venue, and plans.
You don’t need a room full of experienced dancers. Heidi breaks down the steps, keeps things upbeat, and helps newcomers feel included.
A moment from the dance floor
You bring the feet.
Heidi brings the directions.
A quick glimpse of Heidi leading an outdoor dance—clear calls, live music, and guests joining in.
A few practical questions
Do our guests need previous dance experience?
No. Heidi welcomes beginners and explains the steps. Let her know about your group so she can discuss the right dances and format.
Can we book the Darren Nicholson Band and Heidi together?
Yes, inquire about a concert-and-dance event through the band’s private events page, linked above. Dates, lineup, fees, and arrangements are confirmed with the booking team.
Does Heidi also offer line dancing without the band?
Heidi teaches line dancing for private events and community groups. Contact her to discuss your date, location, music, and plans.
What space or sound equipment do we need?
Requirements depend on your group, venue, and whether live music is involved. Include your venue details when you inquire so these arrangements can be agreed in advance.
Let’s work together
Your next dance starts
with a good call.
Planning a community dance, festival, wedding, or private celebration? Tell Heidi about your guests and your plans. She’ll help you find a format that gets people involved and leaves them smiling.