We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
| Caller: |
Margaret Mathews |
| Band: |
Oliver Scanlon, Alex Fortier |
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We begin celebrating CDR's 50th year with a special First Night dance. Look for more fun in the year ahead! |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Historic German House 315 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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Jan 3: Turning of the Year Ball
| Caller: |
David Smukler |
| Band: |
Serendipity |
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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: |
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Katy Heine |
| Band: |
Cattail |
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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: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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Jan 11: English Country Dance
| Caller: |
Colleen Liggett |
| Band: |
Jane and Cat |
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Two super musicians for this afternoon's dance, on violin and piano / concertina, and a helpful caller. |
| Time: |
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: |
First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
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| Caller: |
Rachel Ameen |
| Band: |
Good Strings Trio |
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Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun. |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Margaret Mathews |
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Contra Planning Committee |
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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 |
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| Caller: |
Emily Bernal |
| Band: |
CDR Board |
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Quarterly Board meeting to coordinate across our contra and English country dance activities. |
| Time: |
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Location: |
online world wide web, your device OL 00000 |
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| Caller: |
Bob Nicholson |
| Band: |
Cat, Alex & Tom |
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Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a new set of beloved dance musicians. |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Bob Fabinski |
| Band: |
Lake Effect |
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Rochester's power band this week. Everyone welcome. Orientation at 7:00. |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Katy Heine |
| Band: |
Sister Haggis |
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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 |
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| Caller: |
Rachel Ameen |
| Band: |
Tryptech |
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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 techno contra upstairs at 7:30 PM. |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Evan De Smitt |
| Band: |
Cat, Alex & Tom |
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Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a new set of beloved dance musicians. |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
David Smukler |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Caller: |
TBA |
| Band: |
TBD |
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Our popular Saturday night Halloween-themed Masquerade Ball. Spooky decorations, enchanting refreshments, masks and costumes admired but not required! $25, $15 students/low income; pay at the door. No dance on Nov 1! |
| Time: |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: |
First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
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