Sam Zygmuntowicz plays fiddle, mandolin and banjo at dances and events around the NYC area, appearing with bands Grand Picnic, Brooklyn Swing Ensemble and Jaybird. He is also a noted maker of violins.
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Leah Gordon
Leah Gordon grew up at, and had her primary introduction to the folk world at Pinewoods Campers’ Week. She has been attending the week for almost 40 years and has been bringing her children there for 12 of those. Leah is an enthusiastic contra dancer and English country dancer and has recently joined both morris and rapper sword teams. When she is not at Pinewoods, Leah is a historian and scholar of education. She currently directs the Education Program at Brandeis University where she teaches classes in the history of education.
Jenny Beer
Jenny Beer (Philadelphia) leads English Country Dancing, and occasionally Scottish and Contra. A joyful caller, she strives to give everyone a good time–the occasional dancers, the long-time dancers, those with bouncy energy, those who are feeling less spry these days; the ones eager for to learn new dances, the ones who love old favorites, and the musicians playing for it all. Post-pandemic she started a new community contra dance focused on mentoring the upcoming generation of callers and musicians,
Erin Talvitie
Erin has been a lifelong Camper’s Week attendee and can’t wait to get back to camp! In her non-camp life she’s a Professor of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA, so you can expect a lot of PowerPoint at morning gatherings. Nah, just kidding. She’s hosted a bunch of gatherings; she knows the deal. Then again, the last time she was on the Camper’s Week staff was 2017. That feels like a million years ago.
Emilie Moore
Emilie Moore has been bringing music, song, dance, craft and ritual to the lives of young folks for over a decade! They enjoy playing with, and learning from people of all ages and believe that these mediums are best discovered through imaginative play and creation of ritual. When not at camp, you’ll find them cooking for friends, hosting storytime at their house, working at Purple Crayon Pediatrics, or finding new crafts to learn.
Rick Mohr
Rick Mohr’s calling and choreography have delighted dancers across North America for decades. Known for top-notch repertoire, good humor, and crystal-clear calling, Rick always brings fun and connection to the dance floor. Besides calling he loves fiddling, singing, stories, tessellations, and luring people into the world of music and dance.
Jonathan Van Gieson
Jonathan Van Gieson has attended Camper’s week since 1986, and is now slightly taller than he was then. He recently received his MFA in Creative Writing for Children from Hamline University. Outside camp, he is a producer, performer, and emcee for shows off-Broadway, off-off-Broadway, and beyond, in places from his hometown of NYC to Las Vegas to Europe.
Kathy Talvitie
Kathy Talvitie is a musician, tune writer, and dancer. Based in the Philadelphia area, she plays piano for English country, Contra, and Scottish dancing, and guitar with the Contra Dance band Raise the Roof. Her sensitive and creative interpretation of tunes combines moments that range from spacious lyricism to powerful rhythmic drive. Being a dance musician brings her endless surprises and joy.
Tim Shaw
I have been coming to Pinewoods nearly my entire life and to Campers’ Week almost every year since 1983. It’s now my pleasure to bring my children here as well, so they can experience the joy and magic of camp, and especially hearing music all throughout the woods. It is a privilege to be on staff and coordinate that musical magic for all the daytime classes and workshops. When not at camp, I am the squire for the Bouwerie Boys Morris Dancers in New York City,
Hannah Naiman
Hannah has been leading classes, workshops and concerts for babies and children of all ages for over a decade; she draws her repertoire from folk music and dance traditions in English and in French. A multi-instrumentalist, Hannah plays clawhammer banjo, oldtime fiddle, ukelele and guitar. Throughout the pandemic, Hannah has been leading virtual music classes for kids and their grownups across North America!
Hannah’s first CD, “Savez-vous plantez des choux?” was distributed across Ontario as part of the Early Years Literacy Kit.