We dance every week of the year, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. We dance English on Sundays and Contra on Thursdays.
| Caller: | Kim Thompson |
| Band: | Matt Sloboda, Alex Fortier |
| Details: | 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 |
| Caller: | Dan Seppeler |
| Band: | Serendipity |
| Details: | Dan and Serendipity have been performing for us for many many years. Expect thrilling music on flute and piano and a varied program of interesting dances. |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Rachel Ameen |
| 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: | Richard Sauvain |
| Band: | Jane and Cat |
| Details: | Our caller is known for choosing a dance program that contains a variety of popular dances, and the music will be exciting! |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Christine Merryman, Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck |
| Details: | 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 |
| Caller: | David Smukler |
| Band: | Sister Haggis |
| Details: | Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is an excellent teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| 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 |
| Band: | TBD |
| Details: | Our annual Strawberry Shortcake night! Performers are still being booked. |
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Location: | First Rochester | An American Baptist Church 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester NY 14618 |
| Caller: | Chuck Abell |
| Band: | Glenrose |
| Details: | 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 |
| Caller: | Jennifer Staples |
| Details: | 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 |
| Caller: | Daniel Levitin, Margaret Mathews |
| Band: | Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck, Eileen Kalfass |
| Details: | 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 |
| 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: | 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 |
| Details: | 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 |
