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Our annual Masquerade Ball, a Halloween English dance with spooky decorations, enchanting refreshments and exciting music. Costumes admired, but not required. Please bring your favorite fall treat.

Please click here to review our 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.

Caller

Dan Seppeler teaching with both hands.

Dan Seppeler

A Rochester caller and choreographer of English dances with a talent for finding new and delightful dances and the confidence to try difficult material.

Band

Sister Haggis

Eileen Nicholson Kalfass - fiddle, Jane Knoeck - piano, accordion

Known as Sister Haggis, Eileen Kalfass and  Jane Knoeck have been making music together for over 15  years. Bringing their wealth of experience to both Contra and English dance,  Eileen’s lilting fiddle and Jane’s dynamic piano provide both high energy and exceptional musicality to the dance floor.  Their repertoire features both traditional and modern tunes and draws from a number of  musical traditions.  Together,  and with other ensembles including the Groovemongers and Continental Drift and New Brew, they have travelled the US, Canada, the Caribbean  and Europe, playing for numerous dance weeks, camps and festivals.