We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
Jun 14: English Country Dance
| Caller: |
Jennifer Staples |
| Band: |
Sister Haggis |
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Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is a clear and confident teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Time: |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| 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 |
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Jun 21: English Country Dance
| Caller: |
Carmen Giunta |
| Band: |
Trillium |
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Our annual Strawberry Shortcake night! Glorious music from Trillium and patient instruction from Carmen. Come early to help slice the berries. |
| 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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| Caller: |
Chuck Abell |
| Band: |
Glenrose |
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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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Jun 28: English Country Dance
| Caller: |
Jennifer Staples |
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Clear and confident calling, with music by a new band featuring winds, violin, piano and clarinet. |
| 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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| Caller: |
Margaret Mathews |
| Band: |
Cat, Alex & Tom |
| Details: |
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: |
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Daniel Levitin, Margaret Mathews |
| Band: |
Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck, Eileen Kalfass |
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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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| Caller: |
Evan De Smitt |
| Band: |
Sister Haggis, Ben Jackson |
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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 beloved dance musician duo with a special guest! |
| Time: |
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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Jul 25: Annual Pride Double Dance
| Caller: |
Rachel Ameen |
| Band: |
Lake Effect |
| Details: |
Celebrate Rochester Pride at the Rose Room where all are welcome and calling is gender free. Co-sponsored with Rochester LGBTQ+ Together. You'll also learn more about Rochester Pride. |
| Time: |
1:00 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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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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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 |
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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 |
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