Thomas Bending lives in London in the U.K., and has been dancing, calling, and playing since his university days. He enjoys calling Playford dances, traditional English dances, modern country dances and contras, and also plays in various bands. He often chooses dances as much for their tunes as for their figures, and his tune The Serpent With Corners inspired dances by Sharon Green and Kev Prigmore. During the pandemic lockdown, he began calling online, and also enjoyed the chance to collaborate on music projects with musicians on both sides of the pond.