Dance calendar printed on Mar 19, 2024.
Event | Caller | Band | Details |
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Mar 17 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Cat & Meg | Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Expert teaching awaits you, along with a very experienced band. Bring a friend! To further lure you, our refreshment theme is Pie. |
Mar 19 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We have fun planning both regular and special Contra dances in Rochester. Join us for cookies and coffee at Margaret's. |
Mar 21 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Lake Effect | Experience 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, and community. |
Mar 24 english First Rochester |
Bob Nicholson | Jane and Cat, Jim Sloboda | It will be great to have the genial Bob Nicholson back calling for us, and music by the supremely talented Jane Knoeck and the very popular violinist Cat Sloboda, with special guest Jim Sloboda. Invite a friend! |
Mar 28 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | PossumTone String Band | Waltz with Clara & Zak at 6:00 & Contras with the PossumTone String Band at 7:30. No partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of connection and community. |
Apr 4 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Catherine, Laurel & Meg, Trillium | Don't miss this opportunity to dance to the tunes of Cat, Laurel, and Meg, guided by the expert calling of David Smukler. Join us for a night of laughter, connection, and the magic of contradance! |
Apr 7 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Bellamira | Welcome Bellamira - a new trio of exceptionally talented ECD musicians. David's skilled calling and wide repertoire will make this a dance to remember long after the eclipse is past. |
Apr 14 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | A well practiced collection of performers tonight; come out and dance! |
Apr 21 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Whimsy | Joyful music on violin, an amazing collection of wind instruments, and piano will inspire our dancing, further facilitated by a caller who picks fun dances and who really knows now to teach. |
Apr 25 contra Rose Room |
Rich Goss | Lake Effect | Join us at 6:00 for waltz followed by contra dancing at 7:30, where all are welcome. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. |
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. 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.