Tom Roper Fulltime Professional Square Dance Caller "Happiness is Right Around Your  Corner"

Tom Roper became involved in the Square Dance activity in 1975 when he and his wife Suzy were persuaded to take beginner lessons.  After dancing about 6 months, the "calling bug" bit him and he called his first tip shortly thereafter.

In 1977 Tom began booking dances in his Tri-State area and soon after was club caller for 3 clubs.  He kept up his clubs until the company he was plant manager for closed, at which time he decided to start calling and traveling full time.

Since 1982, Tom has been on the road traveling some 75,000 miles a year, calling in almost every state of the U.S. and the overseas countries of Saudi Arabia, England, Norway, and Sweden.

Tom calls all levels thru A-2, has recorded numerous records on such labels as Coyote, Jo Pat, Lou Mac, Global, Four Bar B and most recently Crown.

He has called at 30 consecutive National Square Dance conventions since 1978, and has been featured caller at many State conventions and festivals around the country.

Tom, his wife Suzy, son Cody and daughter Jordan make their home in Omaha, Illinois, a small town in the Southeastern corner of the state from April thru October traveling some 40,000 miles during the summer. Tom is resident caller at Tower Point RV Resort in Mesa, AZ from November thru March each year.  

From the beginning of the dance, till the final tip of the evening, you can feel the excitement in his music and share in his enthusiasm. 

Tom strongly feels that regardless of the level one dances, square dancers, should "HAVE FUN DANCING."