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This week our local Caller/Choreographer/Musician Chuck Abell will call dances to music by the dynamic duo of Jane Knoeck on Piano and Katie Marshall on Fiddle

Caller

Chuck Abell

In his caller persona, Chuck Abell brings us challenging dances that will exercise your mind and tickle your fancy with their intricate beauty. Chuck organizes the monthly caller meetings in Rochester to workshop new dances. He debuted his “DJ Abell” persona at our 2017 Thanksgiving Festival, with a Taste of Techno Contra session.

Bands

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.

Katie Marshall in a green sweater.

Katie Marshall

Katie Marshall (fiddle)

Sweet melodies and tasty harmonies are evident in Katie’s fiddling. She started playing for our English country dances in the summer of 2022. Having distinguished herself there, she has moved on to playing for contra dances.