Details

The Dance Master this week is David Smukler, with fine music by the Arugula quartet. Sylvia Sorensen on flute, Mike Hoeschle on fiddle, and Fred Filbrich on bass, joined now by Barb Seppeler on piano.

Introduction to contra at 7:00, and the dance starts at 7:30.

At the break, we’ll hold a brief CDR annual meeting to elect CDR’s officers for the year. The candidates are:

  • Cindy Culbert for President
  • Jilli Walch for Vice-President
  • Will O’Donnell for Treasurer
  • Pat Donaldson for Secretary

Caller

David Smukler

I lead evenings of contras and squares, English country dances, family dances, school programs, and special events such as weddings, festivals, etc. I have also presented workshops on numerous dance related topics. My taste in dances is eclectic, and I tend to present a wide variety of dances when I call. My repertoire includes plenty of New England contras, as well as an assortment of squares, singing calls, mixers, old chestnuts and freshly minted dances. I have a special fondness for English country dances, and my English programs also blend old favorites with new gems.

Band

Arugula band has Fred on bass, Mike on fiddle, Silvia on flute and Barb on piano.

Arugula

Mike Hoeschele (fiddle & mandolin), Silvia Sörensen (flute), Barb Seppeler (piano), Fred Filbrich (bass)

Dependably enjoyable Rochester regulars, Arugula plays for both Contra and English Country dances.