Upcoming Contra Dances

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May 14: Contra Dance

Caller: Margaret Mathews
Band: Gnu Riders of the Rose Room Stage
Details: Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun.
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620

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May 21: Contra Dance

Caller: Evan De Smitt
Band: Tryptech
Details: Join us at 7:00 for an intro to contra dancing followed by TECHNO contra at 7:30! Bring your friends and family for a night of lively music, connection, and community.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Contra dancers under colored lights

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May 28: Contra Dance

Caller: Kim Thompson
Band: Matt Sloboda, Alex Fortier
Details: Two of Rochester's top contra dance musicians team up for an exhilarating night. Bring your friends and family for an evening of joyful connection.
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Dancers swing and the band on the stage.

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Jun 4: Contra Dance

Caller: Rachel Ameen
Band: Groove Effect
Details: Experience the magic of contradancing, 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.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620
Dancers in the Rose Room

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Jun 11: Contra Dance

Caller: Christine Merryman, Margaret Mathews
Band: Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck
Details: Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun.
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620

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Jun 18: Contra Dance

Caller: Katy Heine
Band: Sister Haggis
Details: Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a beloved dance musician duo.
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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Jun 25: Contra Dance

Caller: Chuck Abell
Band: Glenrose
Details: The Sloboda family ignites 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.
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620

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Jul 9: Contra Dance

Caller: Daniel Levitin, Margaret Mathews
Band: Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck, Eileen Kalfass
Details: Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun.
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: The Rose Room
295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620

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Nov 27 to Nov 29: Thanksgiving 2026

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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