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Please click here to review our full COVID safety protocols.  The policy will change if conditions warrant. In warm weather, windows in the hall may be open for good ventilation. We occasionally have to depart from our usual dance time, or (rarely) cancel a dance on short notice, so check web site before you come. No dance August 10 (we’re on a reduced schedule for July and August).

Caller

Carmen Giunta

Hailing from Syracuse, Carmen is popular with our dance group for his patient teaching manner and his interesting and varied choice of dances.

Bands

Molly Wilson with fiddle

Molly Jaynes Wilson

Molly Jaynes Wilson (violin)

Molly’s vibrant and sensitive playing has been adding energy to our dances for years.

Eileen Kalfass

Eileen Kalfass (fiddle)

Hailing from Syracuse, Eileen Kalfass is a much in demand fiddler with a wide repertoire, from Quebecois, Irish, Trad New England, and English Country. She has been a member of numerous country dance ensembles including Sister Haggis, Seaglass & Montage, and has played all over the US and beyond.

Jane Knoeck

Jane Knoeck

Jane Knoeck (piano, accordion)

Jane Knoeck is the doyenne of Rochester dance piano for both English country and contra. She is a member of the nationally touring band, The Groovemongers, as well as River Bend, Sister Haggis, and others reaching back over many years. It’s always a great night for dancing when Jane is on stage.