Upcoming Contra Dances

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Nov 12: Contra Dance

Caller: Gaye Fifer
Band: Lake Effect
Details: Gaye calls for both dances tonight. The Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. Experience the electric energy of contra and celebrate Emily's birthday!
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Contra dancers in lines at the Rose Room

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Nov 19: Contra Dance

Caller: David Smukler
Band: Alex Fortier, Matt Sloboda
Details: Our basic intro lesson at 7:00 followed by a fine evening of dance with inventive musicians who love contra.
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
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Nov 27 to Nov 29: Golden Celebration Weekend

Caller: Alex Deis-Lauby, Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Luke Donforth, Annie Kidwell
Band: Rachel Bell, Karen Axelrod and Audrey Jaber, Jane and Cat, River Road, Missing Lynx feat. Noah VanNorstrand
Details: Celebrating 50 years of community dancing in Rochester, NY. A full weekend featuring contra, English, Fusion, Techno Contra, Waltz, Balfolk and more!
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Location: The Historic German House
315 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
50th anniversary Golden Celebration Weekend. November 27-29, 2026

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Dec 3: Contra Dance

Caller: Rachel Ameen
Band: Missing Lynx
Details: Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary.
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Dancers in the Rose Room

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Dec 10: Contra Dance

Caller: Nancy Spero
Band: Sister Haggis, Ben Jackson
Details: Community Dance at 6:00, Contra at 7:30, both led by one of the nation's top callers. Open band musicians for the early dance get in free. $15 max per family for the community dance. Regular price for the contra.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Contra dancers at the Rose Room

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Dec 17: Contra Dance

Caller: Margaret Mathews
Band: Glenrose
Details: The Sloboda family ignites the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620

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Dec 24: Cancelled

Details: There is no dance on Christmas Eve. We're feasting with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you New Year's Eve next week! 
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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