Wednesday Night Contra Dance, Tamara calls
BOTMDG DANCE at HARMONY SCHOOL, 909 E Second St , Bloomington, IN
Tamara calls to the music of Upper Low Gap
Welcome to Tamara's Home Page
Tamara Loewenthal loves nothing more than bringing people together on the dance floor. She is a seasoned caller of square and contra dances, known for the clarity of her teaching, the lilt of her voice, and the fun she brings to the dance floor. She is also a community builder, whether working with local artists as Artistic Director for the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation; serving on the Bloomingfoods Cooperative Board; being an active member of the Bloomington Old Time Music & Dance group board; organizing a softball team; or teaching salsa for Ritmos Latinos.
Tamara now plays fiddle with Ox on Fire, a stringband with local Bloomington roots. She also continues to call dances and can put together bands for any occasion. Additionally, Tamara started salsa dancing in 2016 and currently teaches Cuban salsa rueda for Ritmos Latinos Indiana. Please reach out to Tamara if you want to know more about any of these dance styles, of if you want to find a band for an event.
Quotes of Appreciation for Tamara's Calling:
*"Holy Geez, Tamara! Your square dance calling was incredible the other night at Bell's in Kalamazoo. The flow, the excitement, the teaching finesse - you are the 'cats' as Barney Fife would say. My best wishes to you!" Mark Sahlgren, Kalamazoo
*"You are the best. Thanks for making our evening so successful. In the only ways we measure success, it was the 2nd largest cash intake and easily one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds we've had." Barb Shade Childers, Cincinnati
*"Thanks again for coming up to call for us. You always do an excellent
*"Tamara has an incredible ability to bring together people of all ages to join in the dances. She teaches the steps with such energy and clarity that everyone can easily follow along. Our wedding guests had a wonderful time, and they still talk about how much fun the dancing was!" Aileen Walker, Bloomington
*"If you missed the Square Dance at the Lotus Firebay on the 3rd of April (2026), you missed the chance to see Tamara Loewenthal, a first-rate caller, in action. Tamara knows her square dances and especially knows how to teach them. She brings beginners and experienced dances together with great skill and charm. The result is an evening of fun and total satisfaction which is shared by all. Heartfelt thanks for sharing your expertise, Tamara! " Amber Challifour, Bloomington
Bloomingfoods 50th Anniversary Dance
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Madison Street, just west of the 6th St Bloomingfoods location., Madison St, Bloomington, IN
Tamara calls a dance to celebrate 50 years of Bloomingfoods! Ben Thompson, Rob Fischman, and Michael Valliant are the band.
July 31 at the Lotus Firebay, 7:30 PM Square Dance with Ox on Fire and Squirrel Butter
Square Dance with Ox on Fire and Squirrel Butter
Admission will be $5-$15, sliding scale – and remember, every dollar will be matched.
To kick off the Lotus Match campaign, Lotus will be hosting a square dance at the Lotus Firebay on Friday, July 31, 7:30 – 9:30 PM. We’ll have two bands and two callers interwoven throughout the night, mixing and matching being the theme of the night. Our bands will be local favorites Ox on Fire and Indianapolis favorites Squirrel Butter. Both bands bring a caller in the mix, featuring Tamara Loewenthal and Charmaine Slaven.
It's Sugar Hill Dance Weekend. Lots of callers, dancers, and musicians. I'll be calling the Square Dance in the Lake on Saturday afternoon - you want some fun, you should be there!