Details
Our annual Saturday afternoon dance designed to introduce novices to English country dancing. Lisa Brown, assisted by her demo team, will teach you all you need to know to enjoy dances from Jane Austen’s time. There will be Regency period costumes, delectable refreshments, gorgeous live music, a Ball featuring easy and fun dances, and many experienced dancers to help new folks. 2-6 PM at First Baptist. Admission $10. Click here for the flyer. No dance on Aug. 26.
Callers
Lisa Brown
Lisa is dedicated to bringing the joys of English country dance to all by specializing in teaching newcomers to dance. She directs our demonstration team, the Meryton Assembly Dancers, and is also known for her encyclopedic knowledge of Regency Era clothing and history. During the Pandemic, Lisa created English Country Dance bingo, Early Music Bingo, Jane Austen Bingo, and other specialty bingo games. She has called Zoom and in-person bingo for thousands of enthusiastic fans. Lisa was president of the Country Dancers of Rochester from 2016-2019.
Richard Sauvain
Richard is the founder of Rochester’s current English dance series. His clear and persistent vision, quietly developed with his elegant, urbane style, is singularly responsible for the strong English Country Dance program Rochester has today. Beloved by all, his calling is always a pleasure to dance to.
Band
Austin, Alyssa, Ben & Chris
Austin Wahl (guitar), Alyssa Rodriguez (violin), Chris DeGolyer (piano), Ben Hockenberry (percussion, octo mandolin & penny whistle)