Kris Jensen
Kris Jensen
Clubs & Associations
CALLERLAB
GCA
High Desert Stars
Wilde Bunch
Biography
Kris started square dancing in 1990 (dragged to classes by her new sweetie, Turtle-Bear) and calling in 1991. Bill Eyler provided information, inspiration and invaluable mentoring, and the Wilde Bunch provided support and mike time. Kris currently calls Basic through C-2 weekly, and has called for several fly-ins. She's president of the New Mexico Central District Callers Association and editor of the GCA's quarterly newsletter. Turtle-Bear 1s now Kris's life partner; they celebrated their 8th anniversary this year. In her non-square dancing life (is there such a thing?), Kris co-owns a software development company. [1]
Quick Facts
- lives in Albuquerque, NM with her partner Turtle-Bear
- club caller for Wilde Bunch
- previous editor of the The Call Sheet
- on the IAGSDC convention calling staff at
- called contras at Touch A Quarter Century and Maple Leafs Regroup
- Kris' caller profile on ceder.net
- Kris' weblog squarez.com
GCA Caller School
- attended as student 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2007
- coach 2000
- coordinator 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- teaching assistant 2005, 2006, 2008, 2016, 2018
Media Features
- profiled in SquareUp! issue 12
Service
- past president the Gay Callers Association
- former editor of The Call Sheet
Golden Boot Award
In 1997, Carol Van Camp presented Kris with the Golden Boot Award.
In 1998, Kris presented the award to Mike Staples and Ric Gonzalez.
Medallion Dancer
- 2001 | 10 Year Medallion at Make Magic in 2001
- 2011 | 20 Year Medallion at Gone With The Windmill
- 2015 | 25 Year Medallion at Swing Me in St. Louis
- 2023 | 30 Year Medallion at Follow Your Northern Neighbour
Photos
30 Year Medallion with her partner Turtle-Bear Guillermo at Follow Your Northern Neighbour, 2023
