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The Rose Room Blooms at 6:00 pm this week with Story and Dance Time! Bring the kids in your life to hear stories about dance and then dance! FREE!!! With @frederickdouglasslibrary

7-ish pm Newcomer’s Lesson. Learn the basic figures, the geography of the room, and an idea of what a contra dance feels like.

Starting at 7:30, New Brew takes the stage with uplifting traditional contra dance music. 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. Our gracious caller, “Tie-dye Bob” Fabinski walks us through the dances.

All dances are taught. An introduction to contra dancing is provided around 7:00.

Sliding fee scale for contra. Average $10, but if you can pay more, it will help us to keep getting awesome musicians!

Caller

Bob Fabinski

Clear and affable, Bob never forgets the beginner’s experience in contra, so he always gives you what you need to get dancing and to have fun right away.

Band

New Brew

Eileen Nicholson Kalfass - fiddle, Jane Knoeck - piano, accordion, Tom Santarsiero - guitar, mandolin, feet

One of Western NY’s top traditional dance bands, these accomplished musicians combine broad celtic influences to brew up world class world music in the bal folk, New England Contra, Quebecois traditions.