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: | 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: | Jennifer Staples |
| Band: | Eileen Kalfass, Jenna, Chris DeGolyer |
| Details: | Jennifer's confident and clear calling, coupled with amazing music on violin and keyboards. |
| Time: | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Chuck Abell |
| Band: | Missing Lynx, Catherine Sloboda |
| Details: | Solid keys support dual fiddle harmony this week. Beginner lesson at 7:00. Sliding scale admissions. All are welcome, 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: | Lake Effect |
| Details: | Come celebrate St Patty’s Day! Contras from 1:30-4 pm, plus 30 minutes of waltzes and other couple dances starting at 1 pm. Bring a snack to share. |
| Time: | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Location: | Harmony House 58 East Main St, Webster NY 14580 |
| Caller: | Dan Seppeler |
| Band: | Serendipity |
| Details: | Dan and Serendipity are one of our most frequently booked sets of performers. |
| Time: | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Bob Nicholson |
| Band: | Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck |
| Details: | Fiddle and piano provide the classic New England sound tonight, with masterful calling by the dean of WNY callers. Bring your friends for a lively dance. |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Colleen Liggett |
| Band: | Quicksilver |
| Details: | Amazing music tonight from Cat on violin and Alex on keyboards. |
| Time: | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Quicksilver with Guest: Eileen Kalfass |
| Details: | Double fiddle harmony & keyboard this week with for an exhilarating dance. Bring your friends & family for a night of connection and community. |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Come dance to the really excellent teaching of David and superb music by Eileen Nicholson and Jane Knoeck. This might be a great night to bring a friend! |
| Time: | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Nancy Spero |
| Band: | Orleans County String Band |
| Details: | Warm up your dancing feet for a fine evening with fiddle, banjo and bass. Contra orientation at 7:00 pm and dancing at 7:30 pm. Bring your friends & family for a fun time! |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Groove Effect |
| 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: | Chuck Abell |
| 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: | Evan De Smitt |
| Band: | Cattail |
| Details: | Experience 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, and community. |
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Katy Heine |
| Band: | Lake Effect |
| 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: | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | TBA |
| Band: | TBD |
| Details: | 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 |
| Caller: | TBA |
| Band: | TBD |
| 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! |
| 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 |
