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Get warmed up for Halloween with music by Margaret Ball and friends with Evan DeSmitt calling.

We’re excited to have Margaret Ball join us for the contra dance this week. She’s been fiddling around Western NY since her childhood in Watkins Glen. Recent credits include the Bridgertone Quartet, Ithaca contras and other Rochester ECD.

Intro to contra dance at 7:00. Dance runs 7:30 – 10:00.

Admission is on a sliding scale – pay what you can to support the dance. Suggested adult admission is $10.

Caller

Evan De Smitt

Evan has recently joined the ranks of callers here in Rochester. A seasoned marching band musician (saxophone), Evan has great timing, a lovely, clear, resonant voice, and he is very attentive to the dancers.

Band

Margaret Ball

Margaret Ball and Friends

Margaret Ball (violin)

Margaret has been playing music since childhood, both with her brother, Tim, and in the Ithaca traditional music scene. We are delighted to have her join us in Rochester.