We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
| Caller: | Jennifer Staples |
| Band: | Trillium |
| Details: | Jennifer's calling and teaching is exemplary and the band features Cat's amazing violin, Laurel's virtuosity on all an impressive variety of wind instruments, and a mix of piano and concertina from Meg. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Gaye Fifer |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Contra Planning Committee |
| Details: | All are welcome! We have fun planning both regular and special Contra dances in Rochester. Join us for cookies and coffee at Margaret's house, our usual meeting location. |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Location: | Margaret Mathews 100 Navarre Rd, Rochester NY 14621 |
| Caller: | Colleen Liggett |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Jane and Eileen are probably our most booked band these days, because they are so darn good! Expect patient and helpful teaching from Colleen. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Details: | No dance on Thanksgiving Day. Come to the Saturday "Double Dance"! |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Caller: | Gaye Fifer |
| Band: | Oliver Scanlon, Everest Witman and Grace Hendrickson-Jones |
| Details: | Advanced contra dancing for experienced dancers at 1:00, special waltz workshop at 4:15, and a regular contra dance party at 7:30. Dance away the Thanksgiving calories! Keep the Thanksgiving community spirit high! |
| Time: | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Heart Throbs String Band |
| 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 |
| Caller: | Evan De Smitt |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Casey Carr |
| Band: | Life of Their Own, Alex Fortier |
| Details: | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Details: | There is no dance on Christmas Day. We're feasting with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the First Night Dance next week! |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Serendipity |
| Details: | Turning of the Year Ball, an elegant English dance to celebrate the old year and welcome in the new, in a beautifully decorated hall. Dressy attire suggested. Pay at the door ($25 / $15). |
| Time: | 5:45 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
