We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
| Caller: | Rachel Ameen |
| Band: | Tryptech |
| 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 techno contra upstairs at 7:30 PM. |
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Dan Seppeler |
| Band: | Serendipity |
| Details: | Dan always comes up with some new and interesting dances, and we will have glorious music from Laurie's mellow flute and Barbara's expert piano playing. |
| Time: | 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: | 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: | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
| Caller: | Richard Sauvain |
| Band: | Molly, Mark & Chris |
| Details: | Molly, Mark & Chris have a lot of experience playing with each other, and Richard's calling is well practiced. And it is CHOCOLATE NIGHT too: chocolate break food contributions especially appreciated. |
| 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: | 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: | 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 |
| 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: | 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 |
| 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 |
