We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
| Caller: |
Colleen Liggett |
| Band: |
Cattail |
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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. |
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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Margaret Mathews |
| Band: |
Gnu Riders of the Rose Room Stage |
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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: |
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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May 17: English Country Dance
| Caller: |
Colleen Liggett |
| Band: |
Glenrose, Eileen Kalfass |
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Our caller was in on the beginnings of CDR, as was Glenrose, who started playing for contra dances long ago and expanded into English dances. They play, violin accordion and guitar. |
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6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
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First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
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| Caller: |
Evan De Smitt |
| Band: |
Tryptech |
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Join us at 7:00 for an intro to contra dancing followed by TECHNO contra at 7:30! Bring your friends and family 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 |
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| Caller: |
Kim Thompson |
| Band: |
Matt Sloboda, Alex Fortier |
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Two of Rochester's top contra dance musicians team up for an exhilarating night. Bring your friends and family for an evening of joyful connection. |
| Time: |
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Location: |
The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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| Caller: |
Rachel Ameen |
| Band: |
Groove Effect |
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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 |
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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 |
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The Historic German House 315 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
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