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Thursday, May 9, 2013 - Save These Dates!
In addition to the great Contra dances listed below, traveling bands are making Rochester a destination in the coming months. You won’t want to miss out on these great dances:
- June 6 – Nor’easter
- June 20 – Jaige Trudel & Adam Broome
- July 18 – Perpetual eMotion
So mark your calendar now!
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - Jane Austen Ball
Our Jane Austen themed English country dance weekend in May is now a little over half full. Click on the Jane Austen Ball link above for more information and a registration form.
Monday, January 14, 2013 - English Country Dance Classes start Feb. 3
Where: First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Road
When: Every Sunday in February, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Description: A sequence of four beginner classes in English Country Dance, taught by Richard Sauvain & Dan Seppeler with live music. We start from scratch, and experienced dancers will help you learn. No partner needed; $5 per class. Check out the flyer and pass it around!
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Thanksgiving Dance Festival was Then
It’s done. We’ve danced, we’ve visited, and we’ve had a great time. BUt now our annual dance weekend is over. Many thanks to Elixir, the van Norstrands, Frivolity and Noteworthy helping to drive the fun. Great calling also by Sarah van Norstrand and David Smukler. Contra, English and more! Read all about it on the Festival page. Ahhh!
Now that you’re done dancing, let us know what you think on our brief Festival survey. Thanks!
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Annual Election of Officers
Every year we elect the officers of the club. The vote was held at the Contra Dance, September 27, 2012, at the break. The officers were elected:
- President: Kate Baron
- Vice President: Marcia Locke
- Treasurer: Mary Haverfield
- Secretary: Joe Clark
Don’t forget to renew your membership! CDR Members get $1 off dance admissions and the satisfaction of supporting traditional American and English social dancing in Rochester. Memberships now run from September 1 for one year, through August 31. Membership in CDR costs $12 a year for an individual, $18 a year for a household. As always, we accept memberships at the dance and by mail. And, you can pay online using PayPal.
Friday, August 31, 2012 - Annual Membership Enrollment Open
CDR Members get $1 off dance admissions and the satisfaction of supporting traditional American and English social dancing in Rochester. Memberships now run from September 1 for one year, through August 31.
Membership in CDR costs $12 a year for an individual, $18 a year for a household. As always, we accept memberships at the dance and by mail. And, you can pay online using PayPal. Sign up for a CDR membership here.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - Thursday Dance Moves! One Week Only!
This Thursday, April 5, we will be dancing in the Brighton High School gym, 1150 Winton Rd S, Rochester, NY 14618. The dance starts at 8:00 pm, with an introductory lesson at 7:30 pm. The following week, we’ll be back at our usual location.
We are welcoming visiting students from Rennes, France to the April 5 dance, and hope you will help to show them what a great dance tradition we have. Lively music by Howard Blumenthal and friends, and great dances taught & called by our good friend Joyce Rossbach, now at the Augusta Heritage Center.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Contra Dance Lessons in March
We’ll be offering a pre-dance lesson at the Contra dance every Thursday in March. Come at 7:30 pm for a friendly introduction to the basic elements of community dance. If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the floor with us, but perhaps not quite ready to just jump in, here’s your chance to ease into it. Experienced dancers take note: it’s a great way to introduce your friends to this form we love so much.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 - Introductory English Country Dance Classes
Location: First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Road
When: February 5, 19 & 26, 3-5 pm. Click here for flyer.
Description: A series of three classes designed for absolute beginners that will cover the
basics of English figures and style at a relaxed pace and introduce you to some easy dances. Also good for those who dance infrequently and want a refresher. $5 per class. Students will be given free admission to the regular (and beginner-friendly) dances those evenings. Highly recommended for newcomers to English Country dance who wish to attend our Jane Austen Ball in May.
Thursday, October 27, 2011 - We’re Looking Forward to Thanksgiving!
And the dancing starts on Friday! This year’s festival promises to be a blast -
- The Groovemongers – great world beat music
- Callers Rebecca Lay and Katy Heine
- Up and coming Tempest – solid contra music flavored with latin and swing modalities.
- Happy Hour Contras – Friday at 6:00 PM
- Contras & workshops all day Saturday
- Fabulous food on site for Saturday lunch & Dinner Adventure to group up for Saturday dinner
Find out more on our Festival page. Here’s the full schedule, in a convenient form.
And the fun keeps on into Sunday – there’s a special English Country Dance Sunday afternoon.