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: | Come and enjoy dancing, seeing friends, the expert teaching of David and the thrilling music of Cat on violin, Laurel on winds, and Meg on piano. |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| 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: | 08/12/2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Colleen Liggett |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Our most booked band ever -- they really know how to make music danceable -- and Colleen's patient instruction. Note that there is no Rochester dance on Dec. 21. |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| 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: | 08/12/2025 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: | 08/12/2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Lake Effect, Groove Effect |
| Details: | Pot Luck & Contra |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
| Location: | Harmony House 58 East Main St, Webster NY 14580 |
| Caller: | Carmen Giunta |
| Band: | Catherine Sloboda, Jim Sloboda |
| Details: | Carmen is known for his attractive selection of dances. Our band has decades of experience at playing for dances. Christmas will be over and we will welcome a chance to burn off some calories! |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 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: | We begin celebrating CDR's 50th year with a special First Night dance. Look for more fun in the year ahead! |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| 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: | 08/12/2025 5:45 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Katy Heine |
| Band: | Cattail |
| Details: | 2nd Thursday begins with a Community dance for all ages at 6:00 PM in the Rosette Room downstairs. Musicians join in the open band, calling by Margaret. Hot dancing upstairs at 7:30 PM. |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Colleen Liggett |
| Band: | Jane and Cat |
| Details: | Two super musicians for this afternoon's dance, on violin and piano / concertina, and a helpful caller. |
| Time: | 08/12/2025 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Rachel Ameen |
| Details: | Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun. |
| Time: | 15/01/2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
