My journey into folk dance began almost 30 years ago when my mom began spending winters with my husband and me in Arizona after my dad passed. In her late 70's, my mom had taken up both square and contra dance in rural Maine where she lived and where I grew up. Upon arriving in Tempe, she found an ad in the paper offering country line and folk dance. As a non-dancer and an ER nurse working the night shift, my intention was to take her to dance, drop her off, and go home and sleep! The wonderful 81 year old dance teacher welcomed us with open arms and insisted that I stay. Staying was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my entire life! Learning about dance, especially folk dance, became my passion. The coming of YouTube and the internet has been a boon for learners like me.