Lenore Siems is an educator, musician, dancer, performer, and entrepreneur who has shared her artistic talents with thousands of students and adults throughout Minnesota for over 40 years. Siems’ musical journey has included performing with numerous community groups including the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, Amato String Quartet, and Heartland Symphony. Her most notable commitment has been performing fiddle, mandolin, and viola with the all-woman Bemidji-based band, Caleigh. Lenore retired from teaching music after 28 years. Her new journey is to weave music and dance together by providing, calling, and teaching multigenerational community dance gatherings that celebrate connections, community, and camaraderie.