Betsy Gotta
Elizabeth Ida Seele Gotta
Clubs & Associations
CALLERLAB
GCA
Independence Squares
Roundalab
Rutgers Promenaders
Times Squares
Biography
Betsy Gotta of North Brunswick, N.J. has been square dancing for 36 years and calling for 27 years. She currently calls regularly for seven square dance clubs, two plus workshops, and two beginner classes. Averaging about 200 dances per year, Betsy has called at every National Square Dance convention since 1963. She is a founding member of the Callers' Council of N.J. and is a member of the Board of Governors of Callerlab. Betsy calls at all programs, from traditional contras through C-2, and teaches Rounds with her cuer/husband Roy.[1]
Quick Facts
- has been dancing since 1952 and calling since 1961
- calls Basic thru C3B, also rounds and contras
- calls and teaches for Times Squares and Independence Squares
- spouse of Roy Gotta
- is a CALLERLAB Accredited Caller Coach
- received CALLERLAB's Milestone Award in 2006
- on the IAGSDC convention calling staff at:
- Betsy's caller profile on ceder.net
- Betsy & Roy's website
GCA Caller School
- coaching staff 1994, 2000, 2008, 2019
Media Features
- interviewed with Roy on Square Dance Radio Network
Service
- served as Vice-Chairman of CALLERLAB, 2010
Golden Boot Award
In 2001, Darrell Ertzberger presented Betsy with the Golden Boot Award.
In 2002, Betsy presented the award to Andy Shore.
Betsy is one of three groups to receive both the Golden Boot and CALLERLAB's Milestone Award. The others are Barry & Pam Clasper and Vic & Debbie Ceder
Medallion Dancer
- 2005 | 10 Year Medallion at Star Thru The Silicon Galaxy
- 2017 | 20 Year Medallion at Palm Springs Swing & Mix 2017
Photos
After she received the Golden Boot Award at Make Magic, 2001. The necklace she is wearing was the gift she was given as she received the boot. Photo by Stan & Bill
Video
Betsy Gotta talks about calling for square dance party nights.
