Dance calendar printed on Jun 13, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 contra Rose Room |
Christine Merryman, Margaret Mathews | Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck | Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun. |
| Jun 14 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Sister Haggis | Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is a clear and confident teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Jun 18 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a beloved dance musician duo. |
| Jun 21 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Trillium | Our annual Strawberry Shortcake night! Glorious music from Trillium and patient instruction from Carmen. Come early to help slice the berries. |
| Jun 25 contra Rose Room |
Chuck Abell | Glenrose | The Sloboda family ignites the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music & connection. |
| Jun 28 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Clear and confident calling, with music by a new band featuring winds, violin, piano and clarinet. | |
| Jul 2 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Cat, Alex & Tom | Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a new set of beloved dance musicians. |
| Jul 9 contra Rose Room |
Daniel Levitin, Margaret Mathews | Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck, Eileen Kalfass | Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun. |
| Jul 16 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Sister Haggis, Ben Jackson | Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a beloved dance musician duo with a special guest! |
| Jul 25 contra Rose Room |
Rachel Ameen | Lake Effect | Celebrate Rochester Pride at the Rose Room where all are welcome and calling is gender free. Co-sponsored with Rochester LGBTQ+ Together. You'll also learn more about Rochester Pride. |
English dances are the first 4 Sundays of each month at First Rochester (formerly First Baptist Church), 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, 2:30 PM in winter, 6:30 PM in summer (during DST), no dances 2nd or 4th Sundays in July and August. Contra dances are every Thursday at 7:30 pm at The Rose Room, 295 Gregory St, Rochester. We can provide a short introduction for newcomers if you come 30 minutes early. Check for departures from this schedule and get more information at www.CDRochester.org.