# The Dancing Master

> Event planning and cataloging tool for folk dance callers. (iPhone/iPad app by Ralph Canapa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dancing-master/id429845921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ralph Canapa](https://appshunter.io/developer/391280629)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: $29.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-05-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dancing-master/id429845921/reviews.md

## What is The Dancing Master?

The Dancing Master is meant for English Country Dance callers to use for cataloging dances and planning their events. It can, of course, also be used for calling contradances, squares and other folk dance forms.

Before you purchase the program, we strongly recommend that you download and read the instructions at http://www.transportedproductions.com/TheDancingMaster/instructions.pdf to see, in detail, how this program works and then decide if this program is right for you.

## Key features

- Catalog dances
- Plan events
- Supports English Country Dance
- Supports contradances
- Supports square dances
- Supports other folk dance forms

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dancing-master/id429845921/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really useful!

*2013-04-26*

For those of us whose memory cannot summon up directions for hundreds of dances, this is a great help. 

I purchased the program after seeing a well-known ECD caller using it. He described the program with pleasure and added a comment along the lines of, "It's the best thing for English country dance since set and turn single." 

It does take a while to set up, but hey, you're importing vast quantities of information, a spreadsheet of dances plus dance directions and, if you want 'em, music notation as well. The program does NOT come with dance information pre-loaded; it provided a structure to keep track of everything, not the content itself.

Once information is loaded onto your iPad, you're good to go. No more lugging notebooks or piles of paper with you to a gig because you want to have backups just in case. You make up your program ahead of time and have all the information there at your fingertips. Want to substitute dance? Easy to do on the fly. Looking for a 3-couple dance in Em? A quick and easy search turns up Trip to Tunbridge.

The several times I had questions, I send an e-mail using the handy link and had a reply from the program's creator within a few hours. Now, THAT is customer service!

P.S. A friend is busily loading squares and contras into her iPad with this program.

## Frequently asked questions about The Dancing Master

### What is The Dancing Master used for?

The Dancing Master is designed for English Country Dance callers to catalog dances and plan their events. It can also be used for calling contradances, squares, and other folk dance forms.

### What devices does The Dancing Master support?

The Dancing Master is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How much does The Dancing Master cost?

The Dancing Master is a paid application priced at $29.99.

### Is The Dancing Master suitable for children?

The Dancing Master has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users.

### How often is The Dancing Master updated?

The latest version, 1.8.4, was released on April 29, 2025, indicating active development and updates.

### Can I try The Dancing Master before buying?

While there is no trial version, the developer strongly recommends downloading and reading the detailed instructions from their website to understand the program's functionality before purchasing.

### Does The Dancing Master have ads?

No, The Dancing Master does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user feedback on The Dancing Master?

The app has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from one review, suggesting a highly positive user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.4 — 2025-04-29

Fixed a problem with the utility "Find Dance Music in iTunes Library"
Attempting to display a document that has been removed from the app no longer causes a crash
Fixed an issue with the Files app
Enabled the saving of links with dances

### 1.8.3 — 2023-09-12

The Dancing Master will now create a series of automatic database backups (TheDancingMaster.autoBackup0 through TheDancingMaster.autoBackup9)  when leaving the app if you have changed any of the dances or events. You should copy these to your computer periodically to make sure you are fully protected from data loss.

### 1.8.1 — 2022-12-25

Fixed errors in CSV save and creating a backup.

### 1.8.0 — 2022-10-04

Updated for newer OS versions.

### 1.7.1 — 2019-07-18

Bug fixes

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