Charmaine Slavin

Originally from western Montana, Charmaine Slaven has worked for over 19 years as a professional musician, flatfoot dancer, dance caller, instructor, and administrator specializing in traditional American roots music and dance events. Formerly based in Seattle, she worked for three years as the Music & Dance Coordinator for the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Charmaine recently relocated to a new home in Indianapolis, IN with her musical husband and their two children, and has taken the position of Director of Development for the Country Dance & Song Society. She takes great joy in sharing her passion for music & dance with people of all ages and abilities and has gained a great reputation for her fun methods of engagement and knack for teaching and organizing.