Jacynthe Guimond
Jacynthe is a Québécois traditional dancer and caller, as well as a mother of two and an environmental biologist. She grew up in a musical family in Saint-Édouard-de-Lotbinière, Québec. She now lives in Montréal with her family.
Jacynthe has been calling traditional dances for over 15 years! This art involves teaching dances, “calling” the moves to the music, and making sure that everyone is having fun! With Jacynthe at the helm, everyone can dance! She adapts easily to all levels of dancers and contexts (ex., weddings, conferences, workshops, camps, festivals, etc.). Her dance repertoire comes from the different regions of Québec. She also does foot percussion and step-dancing. Jacynthe’s bilingual calling skills and her contagious energy make her a crowd favourite! In 2016, she earned the provincial distinction of “caller of the year”. She has led dances all over Québec, as well as in Manitoba, Ontario, British Columbia and West Virginia.
Jacynthe has been a Jam Camper since 2009. She is looking forward to getting silly with you on the dance floor! Watch out, she might also pull out some African dance moves that she learned in Burkina Faso and Mali!
