We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Trillium |
| Details: | Our last regular afternoon dance before we revert to evenings. Enjoy moving through beautiful dances, guided by one of the region's top callers, and sample our amazing break refreshments during the break. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Alex Fortier, Oliver Scanlon |
| Details: | An exciting new Western NY combo comes to the Rose Room this week. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Laurel Sharp, Pat Hanley |
| Details: | As our Jane Austen Ball approaches, afternoon ball prep classes begin. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. No evening dance on March 30! |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Evan De Smitt |
| Band: | Roberta Truscello, Tim Ball |
| Details: | Old friends are back in the Rose Room. Roberta & Tim will lift your heart and drive your feet. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Carmen Giunta |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | A practice for the Jane Austen Ball. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Carmen Giunta |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Enjoy dancing to the music of an exceptional violin / piano duo, guided by a helpful caller who will be walking you through the dances. Come 20 minutes early if you would like a quick introduction to English dance. |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Rachel Ameen |
| Band: | Lake Effect |
| Details: | Syracuse's exciting new caller this week with Rochester's power band. Orientation at 7:00. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Richard Sauvain |
| Band: | Catherine Sloboda, Meg Grindrod |
| Details: | A practice for the Jane Austen Ball. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Richard Sauvain |
| Band: | Silvia Sörensen, Meg Grindrod, TBA |
| Details: | The founder of our English dance group will be teaching this last evening dance before the Jane Austen Ball weekend, with music on flute, piano, and possibly one more instrument. No dance on Easter Sunday 4/20! |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Chuck & Friends |
| Details: | Chuck Abell is putting together an exciting new band. Come enjoy new tunes matched to fun contra dancing! |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | PossumTone String Band |
| Details: | Orientation at 7:00 & Contras at 7:30. No partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of connection and community. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Beverly Francis |
| Band: | Alchemy |
| Details: | Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with us! |
| Time: | 10:00 am - 6:00 PM |
| Location: | Memorial Art Gallery Ballroom 500 University Ave., Rochester NY 14607 |
| Caller: | Katy Heine |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Come early for an 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: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Bellamira, Dave Weisler |
| Details: | A visit from a well known composer of dance tunes, working with the local band Bellamira. |
| Time: | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Chuck Abell |
| Band: | River Road |
| Details: | A special band from New England this week! Come early for an 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: | Nancy Spero |
| Band: | Oliver Scanlon, Alex Fortier |
| Details: | Another hot combination on stage this week. Come early for an 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: | Evan De Smitt |
| Band: | Alex Fortier, Catherine Sloboda, Eileen Kalfass |
| Details: | Another hot combination on stage this week. Come early for an 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 |
