| Caller: | Rachel Ameen |
| Band: | Lake Effect |
| Details: | An uplifting evening of contra dance with good friends, both old and new. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
Feb 20: Contra Dance
Upcoming Events
We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
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Feb 23: English Country Dance
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Bellamira |
| Details: | Bellamira's music is AMAZING and David is one of our region's busiest and most effective callers (as well as the president of the Country Dance and Song Society). Don't miss this dance. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
Feb 27: Contra Dance
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Clara, Pete & Alex |
| Details: | Join us at 7:00 for an orientation lesson followed by a night of contra dancing at 7:30. All are welcome. Bring your friends and family 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 |
Mar 2: English Country Dance
| Caller: | Carmen Giunta |
| Band: | Trillium |
| Details: | Carmen will keep us on our toes for our first dance in March. Maybe it will actually feel like Spring! Music to warm our hearts by Cat, Laurel & Meg (fiddle, winds and piano). |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
Mar 6: Contra Dance
| Caller: | Dan Kappus |
| Band: | Lake Effect |
| Details: | There's always smiles and laughter at Contra. One of Rochester's best bands joins with a talented caller from Knoxville, TN. All are welcome! No partner necessary. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
Mar 9: English Country Dance
| Caller: | Jennifer Staples |
| Band: | Bellamira |
| Details: | How wonderful: Jennifer's clear and confident calling paired with exciting, moving music from Cat, Eileen & Jane. |
| Time: | 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
Mar 13: Contra Dance
| Caller: | Bob Nicholson |
| Band: | Ballingarry |
| Details: | Celebrate the fusion of Irish and New England cultures at the contra dance this week. All are welcome! No partner necessary. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
Mar 20: Contra Dance
| Caller: | Katy Heine |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | All are welcome! All dances are taught, no partner necessary. Another one of Rochester's best bands paired with the dean of Western NY callers. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
Mar 27: Contra Dance
| Caller: | Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Alex Fortier, Oliver Scanlon |
| Details: | An exciting new Western NY combo comes to the Rose Room this week. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
Apr 3: Contra Dance
| Caller: | Evan De Smitt |
| Band: | Roberta Truscello, Tim Ball |
| Details: | Old friends are back in the Rose Room. Roberta & Tim will lift your heart and drive your feet. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Time: | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Location: | The Rose Room 295 Gregory St, Rochester NY 14620 |
Apr 26 to Apr 27: Jane Austen Ball 2025
| Caller: | Beverly Francis |
| Band: | Alchemy |
| Details: | Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with us! |
| Location: | Memorial Art Gallery Ballroom 500 University Ave., Rochester NY 14607 |
