Tom Manning

Tom Manning has been square dancing since the age of 8, but dancing wasn’t enough for him. After being told he danced like a caller, Tom was given a record to learn by Iowa caller Don Roberts, and at the age of 12, Tom was calling guest tips around Southeast Iowa.

Tom owns and produces Solid Gold Records and is partner with Bob Asp in Solid Gold Sound, providing sound for state conventions and area festivals. He is a member of CALLERLAB, serving on the Mainstream and Plus committees and the Applications Review Committee. He is also a member of the Southeast Iowa Callers Association, having held every office.

Tom is currently president of the Iowa State Caller, Cuer, and Instructors Association. In 2002, Tom was inducted into the Iowa Square Dance Callers Hall of Fame, and in 2010, he and his wife Ella were inducted into the Illinois Square Dance Hall of Fame.