Brooke Friendly is known for her warm yet commanding personality, clear teaching, sense of whimsy, and focus on community. A dancer for more than 40 years, she teaches English Country Dance using global/positional language and strategies in a variety of settings including for college academic credit and for older adults. Brooke has been on staff at week-long dance and music camps, weekends, festivals, and events throughout North America, England, and Australia. She has led numerous workshops for callers, including online courses, using a balance of engaging material, lively discussions, and interesting exercises. A dance choreographer, she and Chris Sackett have published six books of dances (Impropriety Vols. 1-6) and produced seven CDs with the band Roguery.