Country Dancers of Rochester, Inc. (CDR) is an educational organization which is dedicated to the preservation, study, teaching, enjoyment and continuing evolution of English and American traditional and historical dance and dance music. We believe these goals are furthered by providing financial support for members to gain experience and expertise that would directly benefit our… Read more »

We have just been informed by his son, Horatio, that Dr. Tom Bannister passed away Monday, January 15, 2018.  Plans are being made for a memorial service at the University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel in late June. Tom was a passionate supporter of traditional country dancing since the founding of the Country Dancers of Rochester in… Read more »

Tonight’s English dance (Jan. 14) is on. It’s very cold out, but roads are plowed.

The special dance scheduled for Saturday, January 13, has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. The contra/couples dance extravaganza scheduled for Saturday, January 13, with the band Lake Effect has been cancelled.  Keep warm and safe and we’ll let you know about plans to reschedule. UPDATE: this event is now Valentine’s Bliss: A Contra/Couples Dance Revelry, and… Read more »