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Join us for a thrilling contra dance night back at our centrally located venue, 295 Gregory Street. Get ready to dance the night away to the irresistible tunes of Sister Haggis, featuring Eileen Kalfass on fiddle and Jane Knoeck on keyboard. Every dance is taught by our caller, Evan DeSmitt.
Beginner Workshop (7:10 PM – 7:30 PM): New to contradance? Join us for a beginner workshop before the dance to learn the basics and get ready to hit the dance floor with confidence!
No partner? No problem! Bring your friends, family, and fellow music and dance enthusiasts for a night of energetic music, laughter, and connection. Contra dancing is all about community and good vibes.
Admission pricing is a sliding scale, with a $10 suggested price for adults.
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
Sister Haggis
Eileen Nicholson Kalfass - fiddle, Jane Knoeck - piano, accordion
Western NY duo Eileen and Jane, are familiar to Rochesterians but also well known traveling musicians who play all over the country. Here they get together as good friends to play the tunes they love and give us a great time. We’ve known Eileen, daughter of long-time Syracuse caller Bob Nicholson, since she was a lass. Now playing nationally as a member of the bands Seaglass and Continental Drift, we always enjoy her lilting fiddle style. Jane is a founding member of The Groovemongers, and Montage, as well as a number of great combinations including Riverbend and New Brew.