Michael Kellogg began square dancing in 1983 at the age of 21, with the express intention of
becoming a caller. He taught his first two beginner Square Dance classes for two local clubs
exactly one year after walking in the door for the first time at his beginning Square Dance
class.
Michael currently teaches or calls beginner level thru C3a on a weekly basis, and calls SSD
through C-3B at festivals and special events.
Dancers know Michael today for his high energy, exuberant and uplifting calling style, and
technical but easy to understand teaching approach. It’s hard not to have fun when you’re
dancing to Michael’s lively presentation.
Michael is a computer scientist by education, and spent many years working as a Senior Systems
Analyst for Technicolor Home Entertainment Services in the design and manufacture of optical
discs. He has since retired and now devotes full-time to calling.
Calling Square Dances has taken him to most of the 50 states and 11 foreign countries. When he’s not calling or dancing, some of Michael’s passions include fountain pens, mechanical watches, and vintage hats (especially from the 30s and 40s).
Michael lives in Northridge, CA, a Los Angeles suburb with his wife, Janienne. He has two grown children, and two grandchildren.